Admissions http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/ Seton Hill University]]> 2007-06-20T10:28:42-05:00 SHU Will be Traveling to Your Area! http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/06/shu_will_be_tra.html In addition to the Admissions Counselors traveling to make high school visits and attend college fairs, we have joined forces with our Institutional Advancement Office to attend alumni receptions! We are headed to San Diego, Atlanta, Philadelphia and many more places.
When our Admissions Counselors attend these events, we will be sending out invitations to our prospective students who have already shown interest in Seton Hill. This provides prospective students with the great opportunity to mingle with President Boyle, alumni of Seton Hill, and the Admissions team! Come join the fun!
Visit our Alumni and Friends Online Community Page to see event details!

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-06-20T10:28:42-05:00 Women in Science http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/05/women_in_scienc_1.html This Wednesday, May 16th, Seton Hill University will host its 19th annual Women in Science Event. Sixty-five local high school students will receive the Women in Science Award. Young women will receive their awards in Mathematics, Science, Biology and Chemistry.

For the first time, the students honored will also be eligible for the new Women in Science Scholarship at Seton Hill University. Each award recipient was nominated by a teacher at her high school. Nominating teachers, as well as the families of the awardees, will also attend Women in Science Day.

The Women in Science Scholarship is valued at $60,000 and is valid the semester following high school graduation for 8 full time consecutive semesters ($15,000/year). The Women in Science Scholarship replaces all other academic scholarships provided by Seton Hill University. Students must make academic progress and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to renew the scholarship each year.

In addition to the Women in Science Scholarship, the Division of Natural and Health Science offers a full tuition scholarship that is open to all students who apply and are eligible. The requirements are a 1350 or high combined SAT score, a high school grade point average of 3.7 or higher, honors or advanced placement coursework pertinent to the major, demonstration of leadership or community service, an additional letter of recommendation that addresses the student’s ability to excel in the field of study, and an additional essay written by the student describing her/his decision to major in the field chosen.

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-05-14T10:08:43-05:00 Still looking? Look no further! http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/05/still_looking_l.html As stated on this posting from AdmissionsAdvice.com, Seton Hill University is still accepting applications. We are members of the Common Application; who will be shutting down as of June 3rd. This is the common application's deadline only.

Seton Hill does not have a deadline (rolling admissions). Get your applications into us soon! There is also a list of other participants with the Common Application. The Common Application is FREE, you can apply on Seton Hill’s website for FREE, and we can also send you an application with a fee waiver. Get in touch with us soon!

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-05-09T11:15:54-05:00 FindurU.com! http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/04/findurucom.html Try this!
I probably just wasted an hour of my day playing around with this, but this is such a great website to find what college has your interests! www.finduru.com At this site, you can type in anything that you are looking for in a college. Once you find a school that has, NCAA DII for example, it takes you to the area on the website that talks about NCAA DII in depth!
This is so user friendly and you have so many choices to choose from! You can search within public/private schools; suburban, urban, or rural setting; tuition ranges; state; and a choice between 4 year or 2 year institutions.

Have fun!

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-04-18T15:05:57-05:00 Education Program at Seton Hill http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/04/education_progr.html The education program at Seton Hill University is a bit different than at other universities. One thing to remember is that you cannot major in education at SHU, but…

SHU teacher training programs are designed to prepare teachers for inclusionary teaching practice. The programs are designed to train teachers to be reflective practioners, well-schooled in the theory and practice of teaching, and able to critically evaluate their own teaching performance.
As a liberal arts university, SHU requires all potential teachers to major in a liberal arts content area. Matriculating in one of the teacher certification programs with a strong liberal arts background gives students the advantage of double preparation.

Students graduate with a liberal arts degree PLUS one to three areas of certification (elementary education, special education, secondary education). By enrolling in the education program, you will complete the liberal arts curriculum of the university, an academic major of your choice, the education sequence of courses, a minimum of 30 hours of observation and involvement in area schools, and 15 weeks of student teaching.

For example, if you would like to be a high school history teacher, you would major in history and get your certification in secondary education.

To be an elementary teacher, you will need to have a focus major and then you will get your elementary teaching certification. In this focus, you will take courses such as Social Studies in Elementary Education, Classroom Management and Parent Conferencing, Art in Elementary Education, etc.

Seton Hill also provides graduate level courses in Education; Elementary, Inclusive, and Special Education are all possible choices.


For more information about the education program, visit our online catalogue to see the extensive list of courses.

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-04-16T12:46:52-05:00 Evolving Majors http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/03/evolving_majors.html As technology advances at remarkable speed, of course different areas of study are as well! Recently on FastWeb.com, there was an article titled, “10 majors that didn’t exist 10 years ago.” It is amazing to see the list of majors! It is so interesting because if history was different, would these areas of study even exist…probably not.

For example, how would you like to major in Homeland Security? This major was recently (within the last 6 years) added to the list of majors across the country; Georgetown, Johns Hopkins and George Washington just to name a few. “Georgetown students can take a class on al Qaeda from the former head of the Bin Laden unit of the CIA.” (washingtonpost.com) Can you imagine?!
I have a few friends who would have loved to major in Computer Game Design. More than 150 colleges offer programs and courses in game design which was almost nonexistent a decade ago.
And Just like CSI prompted students to be interested in Forensic Science or Criminal Justice; recent corporate scandals have sparked interest for students to study Forensic Accounting. This sounds kind of interesting! You get to be a ‘money detective’ and investigate suspicious financial mishandlings!
These are only a few examples of the evolving majors across the globe. Check out the article “10 majors that didn’t exist 10 years ago” on FastWeb. It’s very interesting!

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-03-08T10:02:15-05:00 Co-ed residence halls, co-ed floors, co-ed rooms http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/03/coed_residence.html Living with a male when going off to college for the first time? I can just see the look on my dad’s face if he moved me into my dorm room (sophomore year) and my roommate was a boy...I don’t event want to visualize that scenario.

On our local news channel's website, www.kdka.com, along with the article about co-educational dorms, there was a poll asking “Good idea, Bad idea”. Once you placed your vote, you could see the results of other readers. 35% thought it was a good idea and 65% said it was a bad idea.

The article referencing Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) briefly stated that a small group of colleges (30) on the east coast were trying this out. The reason for this new wave is to provide a different living situation that best suites each students.

When I researched this further, I saw that a few of the schools were Swarthmore, Haverford, Wesleyan College, Brown University among others. This particular article calls this ‘co-ed’ venture a “gender blind/neutral housing” this is “to better accommodate gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students who would either be more comfortable with an opposite sex roommate or who are concerned that they would not be accepted by a same sex roommate.”
A number of the institutions do not permit freshmen students to live with members of the opposite sex.
In CMU’s defense, they stated that they are not promoting sex, but just allowing students to pick the best roommate for themselves. (www.kdka.com). Thoughts?

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-03-01T13:28:27-05:00 Recent unveiling at Seton Hill's downtown Center for Family Therapy http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/02/recent_unveilin.html A 20 x 8 foot mural was recently unveiled at Seton Hill’s center for family therapy. The mural depicts a tranquil scene with a small circle of people meeting in a rural setting. The mural portrays a soothing/calming feeling with its cool blues, purples, and greens.
A SHU alumna, Lora Losier-Clayton and current Seton Hill students created this mural. “…The painting of the mural seemed to create a community of learning, laughing and sharing. Our hope is that as people pass through the halls of the Center, the mural will bring comfort, and continue to be a point of sharing that brings people from all walks of life together,” stated Clayton.

The Seton Hill University Center for Family Therapy, located in downtown Greensburg, promotes the use of family therapy as an alternative by including the family to address issues leading to problematic drug and alcohol use.
Seton Hill makes services available through the Center to youth and their families in the surrounding areas by confronting a wide variety of life issues. The Center provides a sliding scale fee structure that makes its services affordable to all clients. Outcomes-based research conducted through the Center makes an important contribution to understanding best practices in the prevention and treatment of troubled behaviors among children, adolescents, and their families.
Seton Hill offers a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program meets the academic standards required to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania.
To recieve information about the Marriage and Family Therapy program, contact Mrs. Dane Zimmer at zimmer@setonhill.edu or 1.800.826.6234.

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-02-15T11:30:17-05:00 Seton Hill offers full-tuition scholarships http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/02/seton_hill_offe.html Seton Hill recently announced the creation of four full-tuition scholarships to be awarded to outstanding scholars who are entering as freshman students.

Four scholarships will be awarded annually, one in each of the following academic divisions based on the student’s intended area of study: Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.

For this academic year, students must complete the application process and be accepted to Seton Hill prior to March 1, 2007 to be considered for the scholarships. Winners will be notified by March 9th, 2007.

Criteria for the scholarships are as follows:

Division of Visual and Performing Arts: 1200 or higher combined SAT score, high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher (weighted), outstanding accomplishment and potential in the arts as evidenced by exemplary audition or portfolio review, record of participation and activity in the arts, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other arts professional. Consideration will also be given for advanced or Advanced Placement coursework and a record of leadership and community service. Majors in this division include Art, Art Therapy, Music, Music Therapy, and Theatre.

Division of Humanities: 1350 or higher combined SAT score, high school grade point average of 3.7 or higher (weighted), honors or Advanced Placement coursework pertinent to the major, demonstration of leadership or community service, a letter of recommendation that addresses the student’s ability to excel in the field of study, and an essay written by the student describing her/his decision to major in the field chosen. Majors in this division include Communication, English, History, Journalism/New Media, International Studies, Political Science, Religious Studies/Theology, and Spanish.

Division of Natural and Health Sciences: 1350 or higher combined SAT score, high school grade point average of 3.7 or higher (weighted), honors or Advanced Placement coursework pertinent to the major, demonstration of leadership or community service, a letter of recommendation that addresses the student’s ability to excel in the field of study, and an essay written by the student describing her/his decision to major in the field chosen. Majors in this division include Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dietetics, Forensic Science, Mathematics, and Medical Technology.

Division of Social Sciences: 1300 or higher combined SAT score, high school grade point average of 3.7 or higher (weighted), honors or Advanced Placement coursework pertinent to the major, demonstration of leadership or community service, a letter of recommendation that addresses the student’s ability to excel in the field of study, and an essay written by the student describing her/his decision to major in the field chosen. Majors in this division include Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, Family and Consumer Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.

For more information on the new Seton Scholars program at Seton Hill, please contact the Office of Admissions, at admit@setonhill.edu, or 1-800-826-6234.

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-02-12T14:21:53-05:00 Physician Assistant Information Session http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/01/physician_assis_1.html The Physician Assistant Program at Seton Hill is one of the more rigorous, (5 year) programs we offer. This full schedule of academic and clinical experiences prepares graduates to sit for the PANCE, a single national certification exam developed by the National Board of Medical Examiners and administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).A number of people inquire about the program and they are surprised to see the requirements and time involved in this major.

To be evaluated to be granted an interview the following is required.
A minimum cumulative overall GPA of a 3.0 or better
A minimum re-requisite course GPA of 3.0 or better
Minimum SAT score of 1000 (this is including the Reading and Math portion only of the SAT)
A completion of all pre-requisite courses
A Minimum of 300 hours of healthcare experiences of at least 3 physician assistants in different practice settings
Strong oral and written language skills
Evidence of your ability to complete an intensive program of study and training

GPA’s above a 3.0 are often required to successfully secure a seat.

To learn more about this fully accredited program (Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of Physician Assistants – ARC-PA) I hope you can come to the information session that is being held this Thursday, February 1st at 6:00pm in the Administration Building 407.

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-01-30T13:56:43-05:00 Loans, Scholarships, Grants. http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/01/loans_scholarsh.html With working with many families, they are scared of the word, “loan”. I don’t necessarily blame them, but an education does come at a price. Scholarships and grants are ‘free’ money that doesn’t need paid back, but loans are a different story.
Students should be applying for grants, scholarships, and loans well before the deadline for better results. With working with loans, there is terminology that is a bit foreign! Hopefully the following will help out.

Unsubsidized loan: An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on the basis of need. You’ll be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it’s paid in full. If you allow the interest to accrue (accumulate) while you’re in school or during other periods of nonpayment, it will be capitalized. This means the interest will be added to the principal amount of your loan, and additional interest will be based on that higher amount. (www.studentaid.ed.gov)

Subsidized loan: A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need. You won’t be charged any interest before you begin repayment or during deferment. The federal government “subsidizes” the interest during these periods.

After you graduate, leave school, or you drop below half-time enrollment, you have a period of time before you have to begin paying it back. If you are a parent reading this and you have a FFEL or Direct Plus Loan, you won’t have a grace period. Repayment generally begins within 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed. Otherwise, this grace period is:

Six months for federal (FFEL) or Direct Stafford Loan
Nine Months for Federal Perkins Loans

(If you’re a parent reading this and you have a FFEL or Direct PLUS Loan, you don’t have a grace period—repayment generally must begin within 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed.)
Check out www.studentaid.ed.gov for more in-depth information!! It’s worth the read.

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-01-24T16:51:24-05:00 Back to the grind. http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/01/back_to_the_gri.html Hard to believe, but today was the first day of classes for all incoming and returning students. I would hear in the hall, “FINALLY we are back” and I also heard, “our break wasn’t long enough!” Mind you, students had nearly 5 weeks off!
Students are occupied with being in class, but what about after class? Seton Hill’s Activities Office offers a number of different activities on campus. If you have an idea, please, don’t hesitate to contact the Activities Director, Jaimie Steel, and she would be happy to hear your suggestion and try to bring it to life! There is always something to do on campus, you just need to get out and find it. Check our or Calendar of Events page and see what’s happening!

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-01-22T15:52:51-05:00 Music and Theatre unite! http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/01/music_and_theat.html Earlier this week, I attended an information session about the upcoming addition to our Seton Hill family, the University Center for Performing Arts. I must admit, before going, I knew a little bit about this $21 million project, but not much!
The building will be nestled in downtown Greensburg, right across the street from our very own Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic. It is yet another addition to the Greensburg community that reflects our mission of serving, learning, celebrating and welcoming all individuals.

The Center will house facilities for Music and Theatre. There will be a music hall, a flexible theatre, scene shop, costume shop, practice rooms, class rooms, lounge area, etc! The plans are amazing! Seton Hill is a prominent figure in community music and arts. This new building will enhance our existing program that has more than 250 students enrolled. Our programs offer instruction in music and dance to area students (community members) in various classes and ensembles.
This new facility is going to not only be a great addition to Seton Hill, but to the city of Greensburg. Check out more about the center at FORWARD MAGAZINE and click the image of the Forward Magazine to see more images!


]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-01-19T14:38:51-05:00 Yes, I am going to say it, “to Blog or not to Blog” http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/01/yes_i_am_going.html I am sure a number of you out there who are reading this have a MYSPACE or FACEBOOK account…or you have at least looked at one. That’s the key word…”looked”.
More and more people are finding out (the hard way) that what you put online on your FACEBOOK page may come back to haunt you!
You would be very surprised who sees your information. A fellow Admissions Counselor of mine was on MYSPACE and noticed a current student he recruited that previous year. He couldn’t BELIEVE what he was seeing in text and in pictures. That was definitely not the student he thought recruited.
Granted, this isn’t terribly serious, but when you have inappropriate things posted and you are trying to apply for a job, this may cause you problems.

My dry-witted co-worker was generous enough to give me a little poster with a cute little bunny that says, “It worries me how dumb you are”. Maybe I should give this to those who post such self-destructive things on their blogs!

Read more at:
How blogging and social networking can impact your job search

]]> AshleyHoffman 2007-01-11T16:55:12-05:00 New Student Orientation http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Admissions/2007/01/new_student_ori.html Are you a new incoming freshman for the spring semester? How about a transfer student? If so, Friday, January 19th is New Student Orientation!
This week is your last chance to be applied and accepted to be able to arrive on the 19th. The orientation day is designed to information you about the different offices, and resources available to you on campus; schedule you for classes; get your ID, parking permit, etc. It is essential that you attend this day if you are planning on attending Seton Hill this spring semester. If you haven’t registered for the orientation, please contact Allison Sasso at sasso@setonhill.edu or 724.838.4231.
See you next semester!

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