Travel Season- Winding Down…
In the life of an Admissions Counselor, the fall is filled with many tasks. There is the joy of watching new students get acclimated to their surroundings, and the hustle and bustle of preparing for open house. These things pale in comparison to what our main focus of the fall is for us – travel.
Travel season is all about counselors getting out into local communities, ensuring brand recognition for the university and making connections with potential students interested in our school. It is a busy time: day fairs, night fairs, high school visits and TONS of road time. It is a very important facet of our work.
As the middle of November now rolls around, counselors in the Admissions office at Seton Hill are wrapping up the bulk of their travel. Most of us have been in and out of the office since early September. As to just where we have been this fall, Ashley Josay rigorously pays attention to Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties; Jessie DeHainaut has been focusing on northwestern Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Billy Rood has been all over the country concentrating on out-of state recruitment and I have been all through Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Reading and Wilkes-Barre. (I have to give a big shout out to all of the people keeping things rolling at home while we are away-where would we be without you guys?)
Most recently, I have been participating in the Philadelphia PACCAO tour with Counselors form every Catholic University throughout the state. (PACCAO stands for Pennsylvania Association for Catholic Colleges Admissions Counselors…) This organization sets up tours of all of the Catholic high Schools in most of the Catholic Dioceses in Pennsylvania. There are tours in Erie, Pittsburgh, Reading, Harrisburg and Philadelphia. At the Philadelphia PACCAO, I have seen potential students from 20 High Schools in the Philadelphia Diocese in 7 days. It is quite an experience. The exposure that we gain from all of the PACCAO tours is invaluable to say the least. It is a great vehicle for us to be able to tell students all about what we can offer them at Seton Hill University
It is a great time of year, and with travel winding down that means one thing-back to the office! Visits and applications and meetings and…
Hello all,
it is that time of year again, the time of year for seniors to start the process of gaining admission to all of their colleges of choice. if you are a senior in high school, you should now be organizing materials for evaluation. What an exiting time for you all! Let me be the first to say good luck and I hope all of the schools you apply to accept you with open arms!
As far as the admissions process here at Seton Hill, are requirements are as follows:
1) the completed application
2) official high school transcripts
3) a copy of the SAT or ACT scores
4) a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
5) a 200 word undergraduate essay
After all of these requirements are submitted to the admissions office fo evaluation, we will render a decision in 7-10 days!
if you have any questions, please feel free to contact your counselor, or the admissions department:
(724) 838-4255 (phone)
(800) 826-6234 (toll free)
God luck!
On Thursday, July 23 2009, the admissions department held their ice cream social. This well-attended event was a tremendous success, and the ice cream and smoothies were a pleasant treat. After a small admission and financial aid information session, followed by a tour of campus, the guests and their families were treated to ice cream sundaes, root beer floats, and smoothies of all kinds. Everyone had a good time and all of the guests went home with valuable information about our beautiful campus and the programs we offer here.
On Wednesday, June 24th, the Seton Hill Admissions Team once again extended its welcoming hand to prospective students by hosting a “Backyard BBQ”. Held on the Sullivan Lawn, the BBQ gave prospective students and their families the opportunity to meet our staff, talk about the admissions and financial aid process, and tour our beautiful campus – all in an enjoyable, interactive, and relaxed atmosphere. The weather was perfect and lots of fun was had by all, as evidenced by the pictures posted.
If you are interested in meeting an Admissions Counselor, learning about financial aid, and touring our campus in a unique way, come on out to our “Ice Cream Social” on July 23rd. To register for the event please click here. All you have to do is bring your appetite for knowledge (and ice cream!) and we will provide everything else. We hope to see you there!
I am pleased to talk about how well May 1st’s ASL Induction and Graduation ceremony went at Lake View Country Club.The ASL had over fifty-five students and families attend this event.The ceremony was wonderful and memorable.The dinner was excellent.The DJ and entertainment were phenomenal.I would like to thank Christine Bolen for all of her efforts putting this event together!I would also like to thank Seton Hill’s staff as well as the officers and members of the ASL that also participated in making this an outstanding occasion.The ceremony was pleasurable and unforgettable!I look forward to seeing everybody at the upcoming picnic on May 24th at Twin Lakes Park presented by the ASL!
On April 19th, 2009 Seton Hill University held its Spring Open House. The weather cooperated and provided a beautiful spring setting to let a contingency of over 240 people experience all that SHU has to offer. Families were able to participate in a guided tour of campus. Seton Hill University Student Ambassadors served as the tour guides, reinforcing the small town feel resonating throughout campus. Strategically spread all over campus were academic presentations and even an academic fair, student services information, financial aid sessions, and meet the coaches sessions. There was even a way for those interested to walk the campus and complete a self-guided tour. The object of the day was to make all of the visitors to our fine institution feel comfortable with everything that we have to offer. With the meticulous, diligent work of a multitude of faculty, staff and students working hand-in-hand, it is quite apparent this Spring Open House was a tremendous success!
Please check out the Photo Blog on the right to see pictures from the event…
On March 27th, the Admissions Department at Seton Hill University held a Scholarship Dinner in the Mckenna Center acknowledging over 80 incoming freshmen of the class of 2013 and their commitment to academic, social and philanthropic achievements throughout their high school years. The students, along with family and friends (over a marvelous dinner), had the ability to discuss all aspects of Seton Hill University. Admissions counselors as well as numerous faculty and staff were available throughout the evening to address any and all questions regarding admissions, academics and student life.
Please look through the multitude of photos posted in the ‘Scholarship Dinner’ photo blog. If anyone would like to receive a specific full resolution picture that is suitable for framing, contact the Admissions Department or your personal Admissions Counselor.
Look for more photos and updates coming soon as our calendar is full of events, including our Guidance Counselor Breakfast Fri April 3rd, and Open House, April 19th.
The Seton Hill University Admissions Department is excited to announce the launch of the “Seton Hill Admissions” Facebook page! With this creative new tool potential students have the chance to meet other students as well as faculty, staff and alumni. It is a great way to showcase all of the opportunities within the Seton Hill Community using the latest networking tools found on the internet.
There are plenty of things to do on the page: start discussions with friends, click on various links to our website and even the ability to explore campus with a virtual tour. This page is also a tremendous tool for admissions counselors as it gives them the ability to stay in touch with potential students. But, most importantly it is a place for current and potential students to socialize and network with Seton Hill faculty, Staff, and Alumni!
Start exploring all the opportunities within the Seton Hill Admissions Facebook page by clicking HERE.
