IX. Admissions And Finances ADMISSIONS
Application for Freshmen Admission
The Admissions Office seeks to identify, attract, recruit, and enroll high school graduates whose attributes are complementary to Bethany College, while communicating the values, opportunities and benefits of our private, liberal arts based education.
Students may apply for admission to Bethany at any time after the junior year in high school. The application process is on a “rolling” basis, which means that as soon as Bethany has received all materials, the Admissions Committee will review the application. Applicants will generally receive an admissions decision within a few days from the time all materials are received by the Admissions Office.
Bethany College welcomes inquiries and applications from individuals interested in the College’s academic programs and co-curricular experiences and activities. Individual attention is given to each student applying for admission to Bethany, and each application is considered based on the student’s academic qualifications and probable success at Bethany. This is determined by the evaluation of several criteria, including: grade point average, course selection, class rank, trends in grades, and standardized test scores.
All candidates for freshman admission must submit the following: • Application for Admission, • Official secondary school transcripts (with at least six semesters), • All official post-secondary school transcripts.
To be well prepared for Bethany College, it is highly recommended that high school students pursue:
Students seeking admission to Bethany must meet following criteria to be considered: minimum high school GPA of 2.0 (based on a 4.0 scale).
• four years of English, • three years of mathematics, • three years of natural science (including two years of laboratory science), and • three years of social science.
Occasionally the Admissions Committee may admit students on a conditional basis. Individual attention will be given to candidates who demonstrate academic promise but need strengthening in a skills area.
Students are also encouraged to complete at least one year of a foreign language, preferably two.
The VP of Enrollment Management and the Admissions Committee will evaluate the student’s academic history to determine if the student is accepted “conditionally” or denied acceptance.
Other factors are considered when evaluating a candidate, including:
The Admissions Office will confirm all student high school transcripts arrive with a CEEB code, as well as the high school seal and/or signature. If a transcript is from a high school that lacks a CEEB code or seal/signature, the Admissions Office will investigate to confirm the school is recognized by the state department of education or home school association. The Admissions Office may request a copy of the student’s diploma at any point in the admission process. If a diploma is determined invalid, a GED may be required for admission consideration. All final high school transcripts showing a graduation date must arrive in the Admissions Office by the first day of the semester. If they are not received by said date, Bethany College reserves the right to administratively withdraw the student. Bethany has adopted a test-optional pathway towards admission for qualified incoming first-time freshmen students applying for fall 2023. Admissions to Bethany is based on holistic review of the student’s application materials, and significant weight is placed on achievement in high school.
• participation and leadership history in school and community activities, • artistic and musical ability and promise for potential art and music majors, and • the interest a student demonstrates regarding Bethany College.
Campus Visits and Interviews Bethany encourages students to visit the campus and meet with a variety of people. The campus visit is highly recommended as this is an opportunity to exchange information and discuss degree programs and campus life. Appointments with faculty, financial aid staff, instructors and coaches can be arranged to suit individual interests. The Admissions Office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays during the academic year 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment. To schedule a campus visit, please contact the Admissions Office at (785) 227-3380, Ext. 8113 or (800) 826-2281.
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