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Guaranteed Admissions Agreement
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Transfer Resources
Mythbusters
Potpourri
100
Institutions such as William & Mary, VCU, and JMU require students to submit this document indicating they are interested in transferring using the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement.
What is a Letter of Intent
100
If a student has completed less than 30 credits, you will want to caution them that the school may require these two additional documents when applying.
What are high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.
100
One may use this resource to ensure they are selecting the correct courses for their intended institution and major
What is a Transfer Guide
100
Myth: A student must complete this to transfer.
What is a degree
100
In 2016, this University, located in the DMV area, had the highest enrollment of transfer students in the United States.
What is University of Maryland University College ( 9,413 students)?
200
This NOVA degree is only accepted under the GAA's for Mason and Marymount.
What is General Studies?
200
This application is used by over 600 colleges and universities. UVA and CNU are two such schools.
What is the CommonApp
200
This transfer event, hosted annually, brings a wide array of colleges and universities to campus to allow students to explore their transfer options.
What is the Transfer Fair
200
Myth: A student must complete this English course to transfer to Mason
What is ENG 125
200
This University has the largest student population in Virginia.
What is Liberty University (108,000)?
300
Name two out-of-state institutions with whom NOVA has a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement.
What are UMUC, American, University of New Mexico, Abertay University, Capitol Technology University, Shepherd University, St. Leo, UDC, West Virginia University, etc.
300
This is the best person for a student to contact regarding specific application questions.
Who is a representative from the Office of Admissions at the four-year institution.
300
These NOVA employees coordinate campus visits with admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities. They are considered content experts regarding Guaranteed Admissions Agreements and other transfer related information.
Who are Transfer Counselors
300
Myth: If you apply after this type of deadline your application will not be accepted.
What is a Priority Deadline
300
Accordingly to Princeton Review, these two Virginia institutions are ranked in the top ten for best college food.
What are Virginia Tech & James Madison University (Princeton Review)
400
What percentage of students transfer to Mason under the GAA?
What is 30%
400
Name one institution that recalculates NOVA's GPA to include all attempted coursework. Name one institution that recognizes NOVA's GPA as printed on the transcript.
What are 1) UVA, William & Mary, Virginia Tech 2) GMU, JMU, VCU
400
Name two universities that have embedded representatives on a NOVA campus.
What are JMU,VCU,UMW, ODUOnline, or GWU School of Medicine & Health Sciences
400
Myth: This course is considered to be a Quantitative Reasoning (math) requirement for Mason.
What is MTH 163/164 or MTH 166?
400
Students from this Virginia university earn the most money after graduation.
What is George Mason University
500
Aside from being promised acceptance, these are two other possible benefits associated with qualifying for Guaranteed Admissions.
What is a general education waiver and junior standing.
500
When using the CommonApp some schools may require this supplemental form, which verifies a students academic and disciplinary standing.
What is the College Report Form
500
This resource ranks colleges and universities on areas such as value and academic programs.
What is The U.S. News & World Report
500
Myth: Most students who intend to transfer complete their bachelor's degree. What percentage of students complete their bachelors degree within 6 years of transferring?
What is 17%?
500
This college/university's tuition and fees are the most expensive in the country according to U.S. News and World Report.
What is Columbia University ($57,208)