Traditions
What is name of the buddy program between juniors and freshman?
Big Sister/Little Sister
Who is the president of Sweet Briar?
Meredith Woo
What is the name of the Science Building?
Guion
What does ED, EA, and RA stand for?
Early Decision (application due by Nov 1)
Early Action (application due by Nov 15)
Regular Admission (application due before beginning of school year)
Prospective students are not required to present test scores if their GPA is greater than a...
2.8
What is the name of the walk from the chapel to Monument Hill?
Founders Day
Who is in charge of the office of communications?
Deborah Jordan
In which building is the cafeteria, career services, and HR located?
Prothro
What does first read mean?
An application has been submitted and is being viewed by admissions counselor for recommendation.
When students participate in both high school and college courses while attending high school this is called...
Dual Enrollement
What song is sung when someone has done something noteworthy?
Holla, Holla, Holla
Who is the Administrative Coordinator for the Department of Campus Safety?
Rosa Johnson
Which building is located next to the office of campus security?
Wailes
What is an academic index?
A calculated number based off of either GPA or GPA and test scores. Test scores can help, but will never work against the student. Academic Index decides merit scholarships.
What is the amount of credits needed to be considered a transfer student?
24
Where is the Sweet Briar class ring worn?
On left hand pinky finger. When she is engaged or married the ring is moved to her right hand pinky finger. This ring is engraved with the seal of Sweet Briar.
Who is the senior director of enrollment?
Rita Detweiler
What is the name of the library?
Mary Helen Cochran Library
What is a deposit?
Th deposit is a $250 deposit made upon acceptance that secures spot at Sweet Briar.
Students who receive ED will not receive a refund on this deposit at any time.
EA and RA may receive a refund until May 1st.
What is filled out as an admissions counselor reviews an application?
Reader Form
What is held every August to mark the start of a new school year?
Opening Convocation
Who is the Athletic Director?
Currently looking
What is the name of the Fine Arts Building?
Babcock Fine Arts Center
What are the 2 types of applications students may use to apply?
Sweet Briar application
Common application
After reviewing the application, unless the prospective student has a GPA of higher than 2.8 or a 2.5 with SAT score of 1000 / ACT score 18, the recommendation needs to be sent to whom for review?
The associate Dean of Admissions (Sharon)