FINAL PRESS KIT

Out of the Streets and into Success

Samantha Baker’s donation allows low-income students to attend college affordably

BALTIMORE (Dec. 10, 2018) -- Pulitzer Prize winner thanks Central College by donating 2 million
dollars to its scholarship fund for low-income students.

“Central College is the sole reason I am a successful writer today and am no longer in poverty,” says
Samantha Baker.

Baker is a 35-year-old African American woman who graduated from Central College with a degree in
English in 2004. She grew up in inner city of Baltimore, bouncing between homeless shelters and
collecting food from local food drives. She was the oldest of five brothers and sisters. Baker would spend
days and nights at school or at her local library reading books, writing poetry and learning all there was to
know about English history. It was always Baker’s dream to become a successful writer.

In 2016, Baker was the Pulitzer Prize winner for her editorial
writing piece on the growing correlation between standardized test
scores and socioeconomic status in a pieced called, “Why
Standardized Tests Favor the Rich”.

The purpose of this piece is to provide low-income and struggling

young women, like herself, the motivation and inspiration to
never give up on their dreams. The piece starts by giving an
introduction of Baker’s life and the struggles she faced daily,
but it also mentions the steps she took to get her to where she is
today. Writing was Bakers’ source of motivation and she Statistics collected by Baker showing the relationship
between income and SAT scores scores
expressed that with people daily.

Central College got Baker’s foot in the door for success. It allowed her to become educated on the
subjects she loved most and flourish within them, taking her out of poverty and now winning the 2016
Pulitzer Prize.

Baker believes that standardized tests are unfair judgements of a student’s ability to succeed and learn.
When she heard Central College was changing their admission acceptance process, it gave Baker a bigger
motivation to donate to the low income scholarship fund to show her appreciation and gratitude.
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Currently, the low-income scholarship at Central College has limited money of which can only help 55
students per year. After Baker’s 2-million-dollar donation, nearly 400 well deserving and motivated low-
income young women will be able to affordably attend college and become future liberal art enthusiasts
just like Baker.

“I’ve worked hard to be where I am today, but I couldn’t have done it without Central College so all that I
can respectively do is give back and say thanks,” says Baker, with a smile on her face.

A quote that has further inspired Baker to lend a helping hand and make a difference was from Michael
Bloomberg, the technology billionaire and former mayor of New York City as he said "Many of
America's brightest students don’t apply to college simply because they lack access to the right
information and guidance, particularly students from low- and middle-income families who want to go to
competitive colleges but don’t think they can afford it. That limits their opportunities and contradicts what
we stand for as a society – and it holds us back as a nation because it prevents so many smart young
people from contributing to the best of their abilities.”

If Baker did not continue to fight through her difficult childhood

she would not be where she is today, as the 2016 Pulitzer Prize
winner and dominate supporter of Central College’s scholarship
fund.

Baker now speaks at local low income schools around the country
to share her story and inspire young students with hopes they will
follow footsteps similar to hers. Baker continues to share her Samantha Baker speaking at Towson High School
story and donate to Central College’s scholarship fund changing in 2018

the lives of young students one day at a time.

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About Central College: Central College is a private liberal arts school maintains a campus of 6,500 young
women who seek a higher education and are looking to expand their future professional opportunities.
Their award winning programs in areas such as business and English support their well-rounded liberal
arts program. Their mission is to foster an inclusive educational environment toward a more versatile
education for collegiate women who are dedicated to a well-rounded learning experience. We work
closely with our students in order to prepare them for future endeavors and careers to help them become
entrepreneurs, elected officials and award-winning authors.

Elizabeth Anne-Marie Floor

Internal PR correspondent
efloor@centralcollege.edu
(410) 326-5685
Dec. 10, 2018

Liz Bowie
Baltimore Sun Baltimore County Reporter - State and Education
liz.bowie@baltsun.com

Dear Liz,

The following press kit contains information about Central College’s new admissions
process, which is starting in Fall 2019. The new process will lessen the importance of the
ACT/SAT test in favor of an in-person interview at our campus or video assignment. We
designed this process to better understand candidates on a personal level apart from a
standardized test. We at Central College want to see our potential freshmen as holistically as
possible. Potential story angles for the Baltimore Sun include how Central College is the first
women’s college to create a new admissions process that includes a more inclusive aspect and
how Central College aims for a more diverse student body.

This new process has been studied by multiple reliable academic and psychological
researchers in order to ensure that it delivers the best results. The Baltimore Sun should note
that standardized test scores will still be accepted, however will now only make up 20% of the
admissions board decision.

Central College is dedicated to its progressive approach to education and this new
process will hopefully spearhead a new trend in college admissions. Please contact me if you
have any further questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Best,
Elizabeth Floor
Internal PR correspondent
efloor@centralcollege.edu
1000 Main Street West, Mansfield Towers, Baltimore, MD 11111
(410) 326-5687
 More Than Numbers: A New Approach to Assessing
Students
Tuesday, November 27, 2018

By Dean of Admissions Leslie Mann

The introduction of the new admissions process at Central College is set to improve the way we review applicants.
While we will still consider standardized test scores, they will not be a leading factor in acceptance into the school.
Admissions will be heavily reliant on an interview and introductory video, as this will enable the admissions council to
review each student holistically. The final admissions decision will be based on both quantitative and qualitative
information.

Measuring knowledge should not be a one-size fits all approach because there are multiple paths to learning that the
brain can take. Not every student thinks in the same way and if they did the world would be rather dull, lacking
innovation and creativity. At Central College we want to avoid the label of a test score and get to the core of who the
student is because not every student is a test taker.

SAT and ACT scores are also heavily dependent on the socioeconomic status of students. The students with more
money have access to more resources. They are able to afford tutors, preparatory classes, private college counselors
and extensive amounts of practice books. One could argue that yes, standardized tests offer an objective metric to
compare students, however Central College believes that the college admissions process is subjective. There is no
way to accurately compare a high school student from an elite private school in Connecticut to low-income student
from a public school in Nebraska because their access to resources is vastly different.

At Central College we are not solely interested in whether or not a student can afford to “learn the tricks” of a
standardized test. Signing up for the SAT alone is $50 and while students can receive financial aid for the test the fee
waiver only covers two exams (CollegeBoard, 2018). In 2016 The College Board restructured the format of the SAT
to make it “less trainable”, but the prompt is published online, therefore students can design their approach
beforehand. The students with private tutors will most likely perform better on this section.

There is so much more to a student than their test scores. The American Psychological Association’s annual stress in
America survey conducted a study that reports 31 percent of high school students feel overwhelmed and another 30
percent feel sad and depressed from school-related activities. Some good students are poor test takers because of
the anxious nature of the exam. Correctly answering a multiple choice question that is designed to trick you does not
prove you will be successful in an accelerating world. We need graduates who are out-side of the box thinkers and
not afraid to go against the status quo. To use their voices to advocate for positive social change. Problem solvers
that address tough situations with ingenuity and collaboration because in the real world success is not an individual
effort, it comes at the cost of working with others.

We are beginning to see more colleges deemphasizing the importance of standardized test scores. According to
College Board, some highly ranked SAT/ACT optional schools include:
1. Bates College
2. Bowdoin College
3. Bryn Mawr College
4. The George Washington University
5. Hofstra University
6. Pitzer College (for students with a ≥3.5 unweighted GPA or who are in the top 10% of their high school
class)
7. Sarah Lawrence College
8. Smith College (for US citizens/permanent residents)
9. University of Chicago
10. University of Iowa
11. Wake Forest University
12. Wesleyan University (for students attending US/Canadian high schools)
Central College is interested in each prospective students personal and academic journey and what they plan to
contribute to the world during their time here on campus. The introduction video will serve as a platform for applicants
to tell their story without any restrictions or specific guidelines.

The interview portion is going to be more conceptual than technical because it is one thing to memorize a definition,
but it is another thing to understand the concept and use it. Knowing how to solve a mathematical equation is great,
but we want to see how students apply the math concepts and philosophies behind the equations to solve problems.
The interview is focused on how applicants can solve problems in context of real-world scenarios and how they put
their leadership experience into practice.

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 Panel Biography

PRESIDENT - KEYNOTE SPEAKER

President Leon C. DeWitt, Ph.D. assumed the position of President
in 2003. Previously, she was the Executive Vice President, Barnard
College; Dean, College of Arts & Humanities, Bryn Mawr College;
Director, Liberal Arts Department, University of Michigan.

At Central College, she is a Professor in English and Creative

Writing. Previously, she has been a visiting professor at Cornell
University, University of Michigan, Barnard College and Bryn Mawr
College. Her teachings are centered around creative social change
and society.

VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Mary C. O’Neil, Ph.D. has been a part of the Central College
community for three years and has become an integral part in the
wave of change. O’Neill graduated from Barnard College in 1995
and pursued her later degrees at Cornell University.

VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS - JENNA KELLER

Jenna Keller joined the administrative staff at Central
College in 2007. She plays a large role in the
communication and integration of staff and students. Keller
graduated from Central College and then received her
masters degree from Yale University. She later completed
her graduate studies at University of New South Wales
(Sydney, Australia).
DEAN OF ADMISSIONS - LESLIE MANN
Leslie Mann attended Central College and received her undergraduate degree in
Communication in 1999. She went on to receive her masters degree from the University
of Maryland at College Park. Since then, she has grown within the admissions
department from advisor to dean.

STUDENT ADVISORS - KELLY ANDERSON AND SARAH

BARNS
Kelly Anderson is a senior English Literature and Philosophy
double major. She is currently serving her second term as the
President of Student Government Association (SGA) at Central
College. She also is a board member of Student Conduct and
holds positions in seven other organizations on campus. Kelly is
also a starting forward on the Central College Women’s Soccer
Team.

Sarah Barns is a junior Political Science major and is pursuing the

Public Policy minor. Sarah is currently enrolled in an internship in
Washington, D.C., where she works for the White House
Internship Program. On campus, she is an active member of over
eight organizations and works with a variety of philanthropic
organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Make-a-Wish
Baltimore and the American Cancer Society.
 Contact: Elizabeth Floor, Internal Public Relations Correspondent
Cell: (410) 326-5689
Email: efloor@centralcollege.edu

Background Information Regarding the College Admissions Process

Central College has been a leading women’s liberal arts college since 1902. Throughout

that time, different techniques for how to assess potential student’s intelligence and preparation

level for higher education have been created.

Admissions to Central College have always been in line with the standard set for private

colleges and universities nationally. The original college admission testing began in the late

1800s when each school had different and individualized ways to test students. The concept of

a uniform college admissions test came to play in 1899 when the “College Board” was founded.

Institutions such as Columbia, Barnard and New York University embraced the uniform testing

method1.

The purpose of admission tests were to filter out students based on academic

achievements and it became a standard requirement.

The SAT was introduced to the education system in 1926. SAT is a test created by the

Educational Testing Service and administered through the College Board. The goal of the test

was to calculate high school student’s readiness for a college education. In 2016 the test was

completely redesigned. The SAT score range changed from 600-2400 to 400-1600. With the

new SAT there is now an optional essay portion and no points are deducted for submitting a

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wrong answer. The total number of questions was reduced and critical reading and writing/

essay was replaced with evidence based reading and writing2.

The ACT, another standardized exam that also tests college readiness, asks similar

questions to the SAT but involves more math and science. It was created by a University of

Iowa professor, Everett Franklin Lindquist in 1959. College attendance was changing and the

education system was in need of an exam to accurately assess students academic abilities. The

first ACT test was taken in 1959 by approximately 75,000 students and included English,

mathematics, social studies and natural science questions. Years later, the natural science

section was made broader and became science reasoning. Throughout the past 20 years,

multiple changes have been made to the test in order to keep up with evolving trends and

technology. For example, in 2015 a computer version of the ACT became available for schools

who administer the test during the day. The computer test includes a traditional multiple choice
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section and an open ended section.

College admission tests accepted by colleges have changed throughout the years. What

started out as a paper test in foreign languages and complex problem solving is now a reading

comprehension, writing, math and science test taken by millions of hopeful students each year.

Both the ACT and SAT exist in order for colleges and universities to see the students rank

amongst their peers and if their score reflects the schools level of academic achievement.

Central College has accepted these college admissions test since opening in 1902. In

accordance with our school ideology of continuously updating and improving our standards and

practices, Central College has continued to change how and why we accept students.

In accordance, many schools have recently been changing their admissions processes.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education along with other elite educators released a report

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called “Turning the Tide”. This report outlines what is currently wrong with the college

admissions process and suggests different ways to alter the historic standardized admissions

exams. It has been suggested by this report that standardized test scores positively correlate

with family income and for those reasons there should be other methods of testing student

abilities. 4 The report also discusses how the college admission program creates a competitive

and anxiety-induced frenzy among overworked students. “Turning the Tide” encourages

colleges to focus less on standardized test scores as well as advanced placement classes

which are usually found in wealthier schools. Colleges are beginning to realize that the stress on

strong test scores creates anxious and sleep deprived students who are unable to explore what

they are truly passionate in (Bruni).5

In keeping with the turning of the tides, Central College will no longer focus its

admissions process mainly off of ACT/SAT scores. Instead, the admissions office is looking for

creativity and ambition. Future Central College applicants will have the choice of either creating

videos to show their personality or participate in a face-to-face interview with members of the

admissions team. The exploratory video should be no longer than five minutes in length and

Central College is giving very minimum instructions for what they want to see. The minimal

guidelines is to encourage students to channel their creativity and really show what they are

passionate about.The face-to-face interview process will challenge prospective students to

answer a series of questions about their interests, participation in community service and their

future goals. For this new process students ACT/SAT scores will count for just 20% of the

overall admission process while the rest is based on how the open-ended parts are completed.

The purpose of this new initiative is to gain a more holistic understanding of each and

every potential student and evaluate their abilities fairly. Through this initiative Central College

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hopes to welcome the most eager, creative and ambitious students to the incoming freshman

class.

For questions or more information regarding Central College’s new admissions process

please contact Elizabeth Floor.

References

1.https://www.testpreptoolkit.com/act/the-history-of-act-test/

2.https://blog.prepscholar.com/new-sat-vs-old-sat-quick-summary

3. https://www.erikthered.com/tutor/sat-act-history.html

4. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/opinion/rethinking-college-admissions.html

5.https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/opinion/rethinking-college-admissions.html
 MEDIA ALERT:
Contact: Elizabeth Floor, Internal Public Relations Correspondent
Cell: (410) 326-5689
Email: efloor@centralcollege.edu

Dec. 8, 2018
For Immediate Release

Central College to Announce New College Admission Process

President Leon C. DeWitt and panel will introduce the new process and discuss Central College’s future
goals with admissions

What:
Central College in correspondence with the college admissions board is piloting a new admissions
process.This process is designed to test students readiness for college, civic engagement and
worldliness. Students will complete either an exploratory video or interview in addition to submitted their
High School Grades and standardized test scores. A press conference and Q&A session will take place
to officially introduce and commence this new process.

Where:
This event will take place in Smith Auditorium at Central College. Smith Auditorium is located at 900
Central Ave. reporters are asked to please enter through the south doors and proceed to check-in on the
left.

When:
Monday, Jan. 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Who:
President Leon C. DeWitt will be giving a presentation on the new admission test. A panel consisting of
other members involved in this new process will take over the Q&A portion of the presentation.

Why:
Central College is dedicated to providing its current and future students with opportunities to maximize
their potential and opportunities. This new admissions process combines Central College’s main goals
with the changing admission process trends to create a better experience for students.

How:
Educational experts have worked to create a cohesive and comprehensive process that focuses on the
most essential skill set for a Central College student to have.

Interview-OPS:
Each reporter will have a chance to ask a question during the Q&A session. To set up a longer interview
please contact Elizabeth Floor by Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
 PRESS RELEASE

Central College to Debut New Admissions Process

President Leon C. Dewitt will introduce Central College’s admissions
makeover

BALTIMORE (Dec. 8, 2018) -- Central College will introduce its new admissions

process at a press conference on Jan. 10, 2018.

Central College’s President Leon C. Dewitt will host the press conference and introduce

the new process along with a panel including other members that were heavily involved

in this decision.

The panel consists of: Vice President of Academic Affairs Mary C. O’Neill, Vice

President of Student Affairs Jenna Keller, Dean of Admissions Leslie Mann, and two top

performing students. After DeWitt formally introduces the new process, the audience will

have the opportunity to ask the panel questions.

In addition, the panel will be sharing tips on what they expect from the new admissions

process as well as showing a sample video made by a Central College student.

“We are more than excited to launch this new admissions program. Central College

always wants to do what's best for our future students and we believe this new process

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will encourage more creativity within the college admissions process” said DeWitt.
Central College, which has historically accepted the ACT and SAT test scores as the

main consideration for admissions, felt it was time to do something different.

“It is important to keep up with how the world is changing. We want to be ahead of the

curve and this new admissions initiative will put us there” said DeWitt.

Central College will still be accepting ACT and SAT scores, but the scores will not be

considered as heavily in the admissions decision.

The press conference is open to the public on a first come first serve basis. The doors

to the auditorium will open at 5 p.m. and the event will begin promptly at 6 p.m.

Reporters must check in and get credentials before any photographs or recordings can

take place.

There will be a short reception following the press conference where drinks and

refreshments will be served.

For more information regarding Central College’s new admissions process please visit

www.centralcollege.edu/admissions.

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Central College is a private liberal arts school that maintains a campus of 6,500 young women who seek a higher
education and are looking to expand their future professional opportunities. Their award-winning programs in areas
such as business and English support their well-rounded liberal arts program. Their mission is to foster an inclusive
educational environment toward a more versatile education for collegiate women who are dedicated to a well-
rounded learning experience. We work closely with our students in order to prepare them for future endeavors and
careers to help them become entrepreneurs, elected officials and award-winning authors.

Elizabeth Anne-Marie Floor

Internal PR correspondent
efloor@centralcollege.edu
1000 Main Street West, Mansfield Towers, Baltimore, MD 11111
(410) 326-5687
 Video News Release
Elizabeth Anne-Marie Floor
Internal PR correspondent
efloor@centralcollege.edu
1000 Main Street West, Mansfield Towers, Baltimore, MD 11111
(410) 326-5687

Central College Debuts New Admission Process With Mock Application Video
Central College created a sample video using their students to show prospective students how to create their videos

Tease Runs: 05 (b-roll of Central College Campus) Central College gave their
admissions process a makeover and gives prospective students insight on how to
create their applications

Intro: Central College has given its admissions process a complete makeover. Instead
of relying heavily on ACT and SAT scores, Central College has added a creative
element to their application. Students are now expected to create a video or complete a
face-to-face interview which will be the main consideration for admission.

VIDEO AUDIO

President Leon C. DeWitt Talking
“With the launch of Central College’s new
admissions process, we wanted to give
perspective students insight on how we
want the new applications to look. Our
team of expert video professionals,
Central College students and admission
counselors created this video to guide
students on what Central College is
looking for. We understand this is an
untraditional format and do no want
students to be shy. Be bold. Be creative.
And Be yourself. Central College wants to
see diversity and passion. Please enjoy
the sample video application.”

Clips of student cooking, teaching, acting “I have never been able to sit still. From a
young age I was always on the go. My
parents used to joke when they saw me

Student cooking
Student pulls tray out of the oven
Cut to student teaching students at the
board
Cut to student in the class raising their
hand
Cut to student acting
B-roll of student holding up a finished
dish, high-fiving students, performing a
scene from a show
sitting still that I must be sick. I have
passion and that passion causes me to
go after what I want. It is what makes me,
me.
“From a young age I spent a lot of time in
the kitchen. Cooking was a way for me to
be creative and to experiment with new
things. I have gone to summer camp at
the Culinary institute where I learned so
much from how to sauteé and flambé and
even how to make the perfect dinner for
my family.” *oven timer beeps*
“Who doesn’t love a home cooked meal?”
“I’m here to help. I have been a long time
tutor for younger students and I’m a big
sister. Tutoring has taught me patience. I
get to first hand help students through
their struggles. They look up to me. It is
essential I am a positive role model for all
those around me and it is my job to teach
others what I already know as well as
learn from those who can help me. At
Central College, I will be a student and a
learner. I will bring my past knowledge
with me while leaving myself open to
adapt new information”
“Can we go over Number 7?”
“I’m ready to be bold. College is a new
experience for everyone so why not push
the limits? I love to act and play different
roles. I look forward to seeing how I can
put my own exciting twist on
predetermined characters. Central
College acting program while allow me to
be bolder with my acting and sharpen my
skills”
“I’m ready for a challenge. I’m ready to
learn. I’m ready to be a leader. I’m ready
grow. I’m ready for Central College.”
President Leon C. DeWitt Talking “This mock video shows passion and
creativity. This is what Central College is
all about. For any further questions
please reference our website at
centralcollege.edu/admissions”
 More Than Numbers: A New Approach to Assessing
Students
Central College Press Conference to Discuss New Process

BALTIMORE, Nov. 28, 2018 -- Central College is changing its acceptance process starting Fall
2019. This new process will be focused more towards understanding the student as the individual
they are rather than the score they received on the standardized test. Central College has added
an interview section to their acceptance process, which will act as their primary indicator. The
standardized test score will count as 20% of the admissions process and the interview will count
as 80% of the admissions process and evaluation method.
centralcollege.edu
Core Facts:
● The test score will count as 20% of the admissions process and the interview will count
as 80% of the admissions process and evaluation method.
● Central College’s advising board has created interview questions that allow the students
to reflect on all aspects of their lives, including their strengths, failures, resume,
extracurricular activities, involvement, goals, intentions and overall high school
experience.
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/opinion/rethinking-college-admissions.html
Supporting Data
● Institutions such as Columbia, Barnard and New York University have started to change
their testing and admission process.
● According to the research findings from the Washington Post, the SAT and ACT test
favor towards those that are wealthy.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/03/05/these-four-charts-show-how-the-
sat-favors-the-rich-educated-families/?utm_term=.ed8f66abd7e6

Approved Quotes
“We are very excited and proud of our new admissions process. We are looking forward to the
interviews and welcoming Class of 2025!”
“This new process treats each individual equally and that is another aspect we are very proud of
as well.”

Images/Videos/Graphics
Link to Video: https://centralcollege.edu/admissions-video

About Central College

Central College is a private liberal arts school maintains a campus of 6,500 young women who
seek a higher education and are looking to expand their future professional opportunities. Their
award winning programs in areas such as business and English support their well-rounded liberal
arts program. Their mission is to foster an inclusive educational environment toward a more
versatile education for collegiate women who are dedicated to a well-rounded learning
experience. We work closely with our students in order to prepare them for future endeavors and
careers to help them become entrepreneurs, elected officials and award-winning authors.

Elizabeth Anne-Marie Floor

Internal PR correspondent
efloor@centralcollege.edu
1000 Main Street West, Mansfield Towers, Baltimore, MD 11111
(410) 326-5687

Check us out!
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 A Survival Guide To Central College’s New Admissions Process

All you need to know about the new process, and even some tips to help you get by

A solution to the high intensity, hair ripping, nail biting SAT and ACT process? Sign me up! Literally.

Central College, a small liberal arts all female college in Baltimore, Maryland, is releasing a new admissions

process for Fall 2019. You may be wondering what a so-called “new admissions process” entails, so Central College

has given us the inside scoop on what to expect.

The admissions team at Central College isn’t totally getting rid of the standard SAT and ACT score

requirement, but they are adding a major component onto it. They are lowering how much they value the ACT/SAT

score, placing more of an importance on the new in person or video interview. This is something that hasn’t really

been seen before, so I’m interested to see how it will go.

The interview component of the new process gives students a chance to show who they really are. Here,

they can show a piece of their personality and it’s a chance for them get creative. Also, they will be asked to answer

some real world questions in the interview in order to get a better sense of who they are and what they value.

So that brings us to the golden question: how does one prepare for this. Luckily, we spoke to a Central

College student who offered tokens of wisdom that will help with preparation.

Julie Kane, a senior at Central College, has been working closely with the admissions board as a student

liaison, giving them feedback and suggestions from her point of view.

“I think this new process is going to change the way we look at college admissions. I know this might seem

new and scary, but an interview that counts for more consideration than an SAT/ACT score is going to help students

more than they know.” Kane said.

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Since she knows a lot about the process, here is a list of her tips for nailing your interview:
1. Prepare a short introduction about yourself that highlights your interests, both inside the classroom and out

2. Don’t get nervous about speaking with someone one on one or over video. This is a chance to show off why you

deserve to be at Central College

3. Practice public speaking. Try holding a conversation with someone you don’t know well. This will help ease

nerves when speaking with new people (like the admissions board)

4. Don’t be afraid to brag. This can be a time to talk about how great of a student you are (without having to take a

test to prove it)

5. Be confident, poised and professional

This new admissions process is setting a standard for all other universities to follow. They are creating a

new realm of possibilities for students and allowing those nervous test takers to have a fair chance at admittance.

Central College is at the forefront of a movement that could change the college admissions game forever.

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