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Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science ............................CG24

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Ready or Not? .............................CG4

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ..................... CG19

More Readiness Resources ................................... CG7

Eastern Kentucky University ............. CG12

Specialized Programs for Students with Disabilities ....... CG8

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10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About College .......CG9

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Science Health ............CG9 Marian University ................................. CG7 Morehead State University ...................CG8 Mount St. Joseph University .............. CG14

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Northern Kentucky University ........... CG16

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Ohio University ....................................CG20

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Sinclair Community College ..............CG22

Art Academy of Cincinnati ..................CG3

Southern State Community College ..CG25

Art Institute of Ohio ...........................CG26

Spalding University.............................CG25

The Athenaeum of Ohio ....................CG27

St. Ursula Academy ............................... CG2

Bellarmine University ......................... CG18

Sycamore Community Schools...........CG25

Bowling Green State University ...................................CG24

Transylvania University .....................CG28

Brown Mackie College ..........................CG6

Warren County Career Center ...........CG24

Butler University ................................. CG10

Xavier University.................................CG23

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Otterbein University ........................... CG21

Antonelli College ................................CG24

Thomas More College .........................CG26

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BEING “READY” FOR COLLEGE MEANS MORE than packing color-coordinated bedding and a year’s supply of ramen noodles.

Even academic achievement or intellectual potential is not a foolproof indicator of readiness. Surprisingly, a student can ace the SAT, ascend the high school honor roll, collect merit scholarships and still not be really ready for that transition to independence.

Here’s the good news though: Most students can ease successfully into college life with appropriate preparation. And for high school graduates who need more time—or who find themselves in over their heads that first year—colleges offer plenty of assistance. For those with documented disabilities, a variety of accommodations are available.

MAKE THE MOST OF SENIOR YEAR College readiness begins in high school. Senior year can be a great academic boot camp for freshman year in college, says Melissa Gorbandt, director of admissions at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Challenging courses –even that fourth year of math—will help prepare students for the rigors of the college classroom. Discipline also wards off senioritis, notes Debbie Byrne, Otterbein University assistant director of admission.

OTHER TIPS: • “ACT and SAT prep courses are a must,” says Megan Minton, senior admissions officer for the University of Cincinnati. To judge your student’s ability to handle college-level work, Lauren Williams, junior/senior guidance counselor at St. Ursula Academy, recommends checking college readiness benchmarks on standardized testing reports. (For example, the ACT benchmark score for both reading and math is 22.) Different colleges require different benchmarks, so consider these numbers as very general guidelines.

• Begin using time management tools. Jeanne Pettit, associate director of First Year Programs at NKU, suggests that high school students access Google calendar, cell phone alerts and a variety of apps as tools. (Note: Search ADDitudemag.com for more tech tips.)

• Practice other life skills. Sycamore High School counselor Brian Sweeney emphasizes an ongoing dialogue between parents and teens. “Start relating your teenager’s current responsibilities to what it may look like when they are living on their own.” Laundry, budgeting, balancing social decisions and seeking help are skills best introduced in high school. Also, encourage your teen to tackle everyday obstacles without pulling out the cell phone to consult mom and dad, Gorbandt says. Students with disabilities should use the senior year to learn to self-advocate, recommends Stacy Mueller of Mount St. Joseph University. For example, “be more active in IEP meetings,” she suggests.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS REALLY PREPARED FOR CAMPUS LIFE

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EASE INTO IT Parents have a hunch when their student isn’t quite ready for a sudden leap to independence. It’s OK to admit that! Students with learning disabilities or ADD/ADHD may have particular difficulty entering the demanding (and often frenetic) college environment. Others have simply not matured enough for fulltime college life. If your child is academically capable but needs assistance with

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COLLEGE GUIDE 2014 waking for class, scheduling or prioritizing tasks, you may want to consider a different approach. Consider these options:

student body. Students must apply for admission as would any other high school senior and submit a cohesive statement about their plans.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE can be an ideal starting point. Less expense and smaller classes are big benefits. New high school grads can even take a course during the summer and transfer the credits to “get ahead in their educational journey,” suggests Soni Hill, executive director of student services and retention at Cincinnati State. Articulation agreements allow students to take classes in specific programs and transfer to a four-year college after completing requirements.

A GAP YEAR is a well-planned experience that usually occurs after high school graduation. Miami University welcomes requests for such deferred admission under certain circumstances, states Ann Larson, director of admissions. In the past, deferment was considered for military or health reasons, but criteria now includes experiences that will help a student mature and subsequently enrich the

TAKE A REDUCED COURSE LOAD. This may be an option for those starting at four-year institutions “who are feeling unsure about their management abilities,” suggests Elizabeth C. Hamblet of the National Association of School Psychologists.

ENROLL IN A FIRST-YEAR COURSE. To help students acclimate to campus life, more colleges are offering full-semester, first-year courses. At NKU, half of enrolled freshmen will take Jeanne Petitt’s “University 101” course, which tackles everything from effective note taking to choosing a major.

SUPPORT SERVICES Based on academic profiles, Miami University freshmen are ready for college work, Larson says. But maturity is the “non-cogni-

tive piece” that can be puzzling. Some students “are absolutely prime candidates for admission. Every piece is there, and then something happens when they transition,” she admits. Difficulties stem from anxiety, depression, homesickness, behavioral issues or a number of other problems that may not be apparent until a student progresses through a semester or two. These challenges may be addressed successfully if addressed promptly.

For students with any known physical disability or learning challenge, being proactive is essential, Minton says. “Reach out to the Disabilities Services (DS) Office even before you are a matriculated student,” she advises. Here’s what you can expect on most campuses: COUNSELING SERVICES and even after-hours emergency hotlines are readily available. Before any student heads to school, make sure he/she knows how to access services.

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MORE READINESS RESOURCES denly needs help. Some colleges are easier to navigate, however. Since 1970, Wright State University has provided complete accessibility to students with physical disabilities, notes Heather Rando. A tunnel system allows easy access for those using wheelchairs. Service dogs, sign language interpreters and high-tech tools assist the visually and hearing impaired. WSU is one of only three colleges in the U.S. to offer a personal assistance program for students who need help with daily care. No special housing accommodations are necessary because all students “can go anywhere and everywhere they choose,” Rando adds.

Reality can hit hard when the graduation party ends and the confetti settles on that growing to-do list. From choosing the perfect school to the perfect career opportunities, preparing for freshman year can be a daunting task. These college-readiness resources will simplify the process and ease the transition.

NOODLE www.noodle.org Try this education search engine created by the founder of The Princeton Review.

Noodle filters colleges, summer camps, tutors and master’s programs and uses criteria such as grades, location, size, cost, interested majors, potential workload, social life, diversity, Greek life and more to find prospective fits. Browse the list of universities that best suit your selected criteria with links to additional resources and next steps.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES encompass everything from tutoring and extended test time to note-taking services. Keep in mind, however, that students are responsible for working out the details with DS and faculty. Geri Walsh, coordinator of educational services at St. Ursula Academy, starts working with college-bound students with LD/ADHD early in high school. She has this advice to offer:

COURSERA www.coursera.org The latest buzzword in education is MOOC, Massive Open Online Course.

Coursera hosts more than 400 free, online

courses for students to extend their education or brush up on old skills. If a student is worried that skills might get rusty before fall arrives, he or she can revisit a number of subjects online this summer.

COLLEGE BOARD www.collegeboard.org Many high school students may be familiar with College Board for viewing SAT and AP test scores, but this site offers more comprehensive college-preparation tools for both parents and students including college search tools, budget calculators and dorm-room check lists.

ROOMSURF www.roomsurf.com This social networking site brings rising freshman in need of roommates together in hopes of finding the perfect match. Students create a profile and fill out a survey to identify personal and desired living habits. Chat with matches based on percentage compatibility scores. Both parties have to fill out roommate request forms through their university. —A B I G A I L H O F R I C H T E R

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With a beautiful campus a short distance from downtown Indianapolis and only a two-hour drive from Cincinnati, you get the best of our small, friendly community, and all the benefits of the nation’s 13th largest city. Whether you’re walking on a trail in our 45-acre nature preserve, cheering on our national championship athletic teams, or visiting any number of museums or galleries downtown—you are sure to enjoy all that our campus and Indianapolis have to offer.

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RASE (RAIDERS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM EXCELLING): WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

PROJECT EXCEL: MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY Project EXCEL at Mount St. Joseph University is a highly structured program for students with specific learning disabilities, ADHD, a combination, or other co-existing diagnosis, says director Stacy Mueller.

For an additional fee, first-year and transfer students receive professional tutoring based on an assessed need. “Some of our freshmen are here five or six hours a week,” Mueller explains. In addition, each student works one-on-one with a time management and organization specialist coordinator.

“It’s very structured, very intense,” Mueller notes. With the student’s permission, progress reports, deadlines and rubrics are shared with the team. Mueller also teaches a study strategies course for Project EXCEL students. When students graduate from the program, they are more independent and more self-assured, Mueller says.

Since 2006, Wright State University noted a 400 percent increase in students on the autism spectrum. “The autism population is exploding in recent years,” states Director Heather Rando.

RASE serves first-year students who need assistance with the college transition and ensuing social challenges. In addition to the RASE program for students on the autism spectrum, WSU also offers modified services for those with LD/ADHD or transitional difficulties. Students work with a trained student or graduate student 5-10 hours per week to develop in five key competency areas: time management and organization, resiliency, integration of technology, social skill development and selfadvocacy. After two semesters of intensive work, students can move to a modified intervention system with occasional followup. No extra fee is charged for RASE services. “It’s one of the missions of the school to be supportive of this group of students,” Rando says.

• Any student with an IEP or 504 Plan in high school, or a diagnosed (and documented)

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should make support services part of the college conversation. “In college, students are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, so you don’t necessarily get the same services” as in high school, she notes. Students must apply for needed services in college through the DS office.

• Colleges that receive federal funding are required to offer basic disability services, but some schools offer more service and more structure than others. For a rundown of what’s available, Walsh recommends the K&W Guide to College Programs & Services for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,

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10 THINGS I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME ABOUT COLLEGE Every year, incoming freshmen walk onto college campuses with backpacks, pencils and anticipations of what to expect over the next four years. Students from nearby colleges are here to give freshmen the advice they wish someone had told them before their first year on campus.

4. YOU WILL FIND FRIENDS WHERE YOU FIND YOURSELF

8. DON’T BE AFRAID

“You find the people you’ll bond and connect with where you most often find yourself, whether that be in classes, student organizations or residence halls.”

“Tutoring in high school is not the same as

–Hannah Dominiak, junior,

tutoring in college. The student who goes to tutoring in college may be the student who graduates in the top of his class, or early.”

–Conner Scott, senior,

Ball State University

1. GO IN WITH AN OPEN MIND

“Many times we are spoon-fed stereotypes about college, be it professors, residence halls, Greek life or dating. Every college is different, and it’s the perfect time to try something new.”

TO GET A TUTOR

5. MANAGE YOUR TIME

“Being able to schedule around all my classes and meetings is probably an even bigger art form than figuring out how to cook and eat.”

–Conner Scott, senior, Otterbein University

–Conner Scott, senior, Otterbein University

Otterbein University 9. COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROFESSORS ABOUT EXTENSIONS

“Typically, if students have a legitimate case for needing an extension on a paper, professors will accommodate that request.”

–Amber Ferrari, senior,

2. GET TO KNOW YOUR ADVISOR

6. SET UP RULES WITH YOUR ROOMMATE

“I eventually did this, but knowing it early on may have helped me that first year. They have so many tools to help students succeed.”

“Making a roommate contract will save you and your roommate from stressing out about the little things.”

–Amber Ferrari, senior,

–Amber Ferrari, senior, Marian University

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Marian University 10. COLLEGE REALLY IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND YOUR CALLING

“It’s a rocky start, especially if you are an un-

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“Don’t go to big name stores to buy your books. Amazon and other online retailers provide quality books that are a lot cheaper.”

“Internships, co-ops and such are essential to get the edge, but do take up a good deal of time. The more experience the better.”

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EXPLORE YOUR PASSION Over 65 major academic fields

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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 Lancaster Ave. • Richmond, KY 40475

Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 800-465-9191, admissions.eku.edu Graduate Enrollment Information: 859-622-1742, gradschool.eku.edu Comprehensive and caring, Eastern Kentucky University offers a unique academic package: 108 areas of undergraduate study with many options, a teaching faculty with exceptional field experience, a vibrant internship program with enviable placement records, strong first-year initiatives and automatically awarded academic scholarships to qualifying freshmen—all at one of the region’s most reasonably priced four-year institutions.

Learn among a community of scholars on a beautiful, safe, walkable campus. Live in comfortable residence halls and enrich the overall college experience through Living-Learning Communities and 165+ academic and social student organizations.

A stunning New Sciences building brings inquiry-based discovery and professional equipment to future scientists, science educators and students in all fields.

Our Noel Studio for Academic Creativity draws students from every discipline with high-tech equipment, trained consultants and multimodal communication tools to nourish every learning style. The Studio develops informed, critical and creative thinkers who are adept in group work and prepared with the multimedia communication skills necessary in every profession. Enjoy one of the region’s most advanced performing arts stages, the EKU Center for the Arts, featuring a Broadway-capable main stage with a Black Box theater for master classes, for experimental productions and for showcasing new talent.

Discover firsthand what makes Eastern Kentucky University such a special place to learn and grow. Plan your visit now at www. eku.edu/cin.

» YEAR FOUNDED: 1906 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 16,000 » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 17:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 108 » MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 30 » DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: American Sign Language and English Interpretation; Aviation; Communication Studies; Computer Science; Criminal Justice; Environmental Health Science; Fire, Arson & Explosion; Forensic Science; Homeland Security; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Paralegal Science; PGA Golf Management; Police Studies » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 112 miles » IN-STATE TUITION: $3,960/semester » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $8,724/semester » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 80% » TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Recognized in “America’s Best Colleges” (Forbes); Listed among “Best for Vets” (Military Times EDGE magazine); Ranked among “Top Tier of Southern Regional Universities” (U.S. News Media Group) » AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Regional campuses at Corbin, Danville, Hazard, Manchester and Somerset

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There’s so much

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A place to create and be challenged,

to learn and to grow.

Academic choice: 108 undergraduate degrees with many options

Career building: co-ops & internships, international study

Small classes:

personal attention from a distinguished faculty

Affordable tuition:

qualified students receive automatic merit scholarships

Visit us on a Spotlight Day.

October 4, 2014 October 18, 2014 November 1, 2014 November 15, 2014 February 7, 2015 Reserve your spot

www.eku.edu/cin Great Journeys Begin Here

www.eku.edu 800-465-9191 Eastern Kentucky University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and educational institution.

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MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY 5701 Delhi Road • Cincinnati, OH 45233 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 513-244-4531 or 800-654-9314, msj.edu/admission Graduate Enrollment Information: 513-244-4233, msj.edu/grad Discover the new university in Cincinnati: Mount St. Joseph University! This bold transition signifies many exciting changes, including additional master’s and doctorate programs, expansion into online degree offerings, new undergraduate programs and a redesigned, comprehensive curriculum. And, the changes go beyond the classroom to include a new media lab, a new game room and lots of big plans for expanding the student-life experience.

For fall 2014, new academic offerings at the Mount include a 4+1 MBA, health & wellness and biomedical sciences, along with Saturday business programs in business administration (MBA) and organizational leadership. Mount students can also get a jumpstart in the world of work by completing their undergraduate degree in three years in one of several offerings: accounting, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, history, math, music, psychology and sociology.

At the new Mount St. Joseph University, students connect to a lifetime of value. This value unfolds in the solid traditions of a liberal arts Catholic education, in the dedicated faculty and staff, in the handson cooperative education options and in the Mount’s track record of employability for students and alumni. Discover the new university in Cincinnati: Mount St. Joseph University! Learn more at www.msj.edu.

» YEAR FOUNDED: 1920 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 2,326 » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 45+ » MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 7 » DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 2 » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Athletic Training, Biology, Business Administration, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Sport Management » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 8 miles » IN-STATE TUITION: $25,850/year » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $25,850/year » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 98% » TOP AWARD/RECOGNITION: In 2013, the Mount was ranked in America’s Best Bang-for-the-Buck by Washington Monthly magazine.

Only 349 of the 1,572 colleges and universities in the magazine’s broader rankings made this list. » AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Mount St. Joseph University delivers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for registered nurses at more than five of Cincinnati’s largest hospitals. Undergraduate and graduate degree courses in organizational leadership are offered through several off-campus partnerships. The Mount also partners with Mayerson Academy to provide several master’s degree programs in education.

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www.msj.edu 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45233 513-244-4531 800-654-9314

The College of Mount St. Joseph is committed to providing an educational and employment environment free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or other minority or protected status.

Visit www.msj.edu/non-discrimination for the full policy and contact information.

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Nunn Drive • Highland Heights, KY 41099 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 859-572-5220, admissions.nku.edu Graduate Enrollment Information: 859-572-6364, gradschool.nku.edu Located just five minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University provides the quality of a private education for just a fraction of the cost. Small, intimate classes and a commitment to student-faculty interaction and personal attention have made NKU the college of choice for more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, law and doctoral students looking for a safe and comfortable campus environment and a rewarding classroom experience.

The NKU College of Informatics—one of only a handful of its kind in America—is housed in the ultra-high-tech Griffin Hall, which gives undergraduate students access to some of the Midwest’s most advanced technology. The next addition to the Highland Heights campus will be a $97 million health innovations center that will house innovative programs to prepare healthcare professionals and provide solutions to the population health and wellness challenges of the region and the commonwealth. The state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to open in fall 2017.

And with more than 200 student organizations, a Division I intercollegiate athletics program competing in the Atlantic Sun Conference, and a 9,400-seat arena on campus, there is always something to do.

Northern Kentucky University: Dreamers Welcome.

» YEAR FOUNDED: 1968 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 15,283 » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 72 bachelor’s, 6 associate degrees » MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 24 » DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 2 doctorates, 1 Juris Doctor » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Organizational Leadership, Computer Information Technology, Nursing, Biological Sciences » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 7 miles » IN-STATE TUITION: $8,472/ year » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $16,944/year » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 72% » TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Named one of “America’s Best Colleges” every year since 2009 (Forbes); The NKU Haile/U.S. Bank College of Business is ranked as one of the nation’s best business schools (The Princeton Review); The NKU Bachelor of Health Science is ranked as one of the Top 25 programs of its kind in the country

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Nearly a decade ago, we built something different at Northern Kentucky University. We formed a college around the art, science, technology, and business of information - with communication at the center. We put software engineers alongside journalists and paired app developers with health informaticists. We worked with philosophers, biologists, and historians. It was an experiment.

NKU College of Informatics students, staff, and faculty are the Renaissance people of the digital age. Our enrollment has doubled in the past eight years. Our bachelor’s in data science was among the first in the country. We have a strong cyber defense team. Students in our unique virtual co-op program have written mobile apps for Fortune 100 companies and two-person startups. Above all, we are transdisciplinary and experiential.

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BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY 2001 Newburg Road • Louisville, KY 40205

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Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 800-274-4723 bellarmine.edu/admissions/undergraduate Graduate Enrollment Information: 502-272-7200 bellarmine.edu/admissions/graduate

Bellarmine University transforms the lives of its students through an unabridged education that’s unique among schools in the region.

At Bellarmine, students experience academic excellence and personal attention, combined with the thriving social and professional connections expected at larger schools. More than 20 percent of students play on one of the university’s 21 intercollegiate sports teams, with abundant intramural athletic opportunities also available.

All freshmen receive institutional scholarships and grants, averaging $19,000 per student. Use the Net Price Calculator at www.bellarmine.edu to discover how affordable a Bellarmine education can be for you.

» YEAR FOUNDED: 1950 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 3,419 » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 50 » MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 18 » DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Accounting, Finance, Nursing, Education, Physical Therapy, Communication, Liberal Arts » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 102 miles, 105 minutes » IN-STATE TUITION: $34,900 » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $34,900 » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 100% (undergrad) » TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS • One of the nation’s 378 best colleges (Princeton Review) • No. 16 among Southern Colleges & Universities (U.S. News & World Report) • Among America’s Top Colleges (Forbes)

Receive Institutional Scholarships.

Education, unabridged At Bellarmine University, we don’t believe students should have to sacrifice challenging academics for a traditional college experience. Which is why we offer 100% of our freshmen institutional scholarships, in addition to possible institutional grants – making our unabridged education more affordable.

To find out just how affordable Bellarmine University really is, visit our Net Price Calculator today at bellarmine.studentaidcalculator.com.

Bellarmine University admits qualified students of any age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin.

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CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3520 Central Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45223 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 513-861-7700, cincinnatistate.edu/admission-financialaid Cincinnati State is the regional leader in career education and one of its best higher education values. It provides relevant education geared to local employment needs, with one of the largest co-op programs in the country. For bachelor-bound students, Cincinnati State is a smart start with tuition less than half the cost of traditional universities and credits that transfer seamlessly to other colleges and universities throughout the country. The college offers associate degrees and certificates in nursing and health care technologies, engineering technologies, culinary arts, business and information technologies, environmental technologies, humanities and sciences and a wide range of specialized areas. Its Workforce Development Center provides customized training for corporate, governmental and non-profit clients as well as job-oriented courses for the public. Cincinnati State information sessions are held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

» YEAR INSTITUTION FOUNDED: 1969 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 10,500 » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: More than 110 Associate Degrees and Certificates » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Health and Public Safety (including nursing, fi re and emergency services and health information technologies), Engineering Technologies (including manufacturing, welding, laser and construction-related majors), Midwest Culinary Institute, Business Technologies, Humanities & Sciences (transfer programs that apply toward baccalaureate degrees), Environmental Technologies (water quality programs, horticulture, renewable energy, sustainable design), Graphic Design, Audio/Video Production, Transportation Technologies » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 3 miles » IN-STATE TUITION: $148.64/credit hour » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $297.28/credit hour » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 74% » TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: • Cincinnati State is a national leader in co-op placements • 2014 recipient of $66.8 million Siemens software grant • Recipient of manufacturing training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor » AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Middletown, Harrison, Evendale (Workforce Development Center), Education Matters, Great Oaks Campuses (LPN classes), Greentree Health Science Academy in Monroe

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OHIO UNIVERSITY

OHIO UNIVERSITY • Chubb Hall 120 • Athens, OH 45701 Undergraduate: 740-593-4100, ohio.edu/admissions Graduate: 740-593-2800, ohio.edu/graduate Students at Ohio University have varied career interests, from business and journalism to engineering and medicine. They choose Ohio University for its more than 250 academic programs and outstanding professors. OHIO’s Athens Campus offers students a residential learning experience in one of the nation’s most picturesque academic settings. First-year students can choose to join a learning community in which they study and learn together with peers who have similar interests, forming friendships that can last a lifetime. OHIO students study abroad, participate in meaningful research and internships, perform important community service, and get involved in more than 500 student organizations. In addition, OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College offers high-achieving students an innovative approach modeled after the system practiced for centuries at Cambridge and Oxford universities in Great Britain.

» YEAR FOUNDED: 1804 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 22,000 on the Athens Campus; 10,000 on five regional campuses » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 18:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 250 » MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 200 » DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 57 » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Engineering, Business, Economics, Journalism/Communications, Sports Management, Aviation, Arts & Sciences/Research » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 157 miles » IN-STATE TUITION: $10,380 per year for tuition and fees only » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $19,344 per year for tuition and fees only » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 89% of incoming freshmen » TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: • Carnegie Foundation Classification: High Activity Research University • Designated State Center of Excellence in energy and the environment, health and wellness, and cultural and societal transformation • Consistently ranked among America’s top universities by leading business and education publications » AFFILIATED COLLEGES/ SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and five regional campuses in south central and southeastern Ohio

What do you want your university to be?

The place that fits what you want to do.

The place where learning is actually fun.

The place you fall in love with the first time you see it.

OHIO UNIVERSITY

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www.ohio.edu/you ©2014 Ohio University. All rights reserved.

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OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY

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OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY 1 S. Grove St. • Westerville, OH 43081 Undergraduate enrollment information: 800-488-8144, otterbein.edu Graduate enrollment information: 614-823-3210, otterbein.edu/graduate Otterbein University is nationally recognized for its intentional blending of liberal arts and professional studies through its Integrative Studies curriculum. Experts call Otterbein’s curriculum the model they hope other schools follow. It is one of only six schools nationwide chosen to serve as a site for the Association of American Colleges and Universities’ project on experiential learning. Otterbein is one of 20 independent colleges and universities chosen to explore online teaching methods in the humanities by the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium for Online Humanities Instruction.

Otterbein is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus that has been ranked the seventh happiest suburb in America by Movoto in 2014 and fifth friendliest town in America by Forbes in 2012.

» YEAR FOUNDED: 1847 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 3,000 » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 75 » MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 7 » DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 1 » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Nursing, Theatre, Equine Science, Education, Service Learning » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 122 miles » IN-STATE TUITION: $31,424 » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $31,424 » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 82% » TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: • Ranked 17th among 147 schools in its category in U.S. News & World Report’s “2014 Guide to America’s Best Colleges”

• Recognized as a Top 50 School for Contributions to the Public Good by Washington Monthly • Honored by the White House for seven consecutive years on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. In 2012, Otterbein was the only school in Ohio to be honored. » AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Pre-medicine Early Assurance Program with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; articulation agreements with Central Ohio Technical College, Clark State Community College, Columbus State Community College, Marion Technical College, North Central State College, Southern State Community College and Zane State Community College

Westerville, Ohio

THE SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN. Otterbein prepares students to lead their best lives. With hands-on learning experiences and a model curriculum, experts say Otterbein offers the smartest way to learn.

Our students are also recognized as innovators and problem-solvers who serve their professions and communities to help make the world better. Want to join us?

Ask about our NEW programs in: • College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance Program (in conjunction with Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.)

• Systems Engineering – starting Fall 2015 • Zoo and Conservation Science

SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY!

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SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSEVIEW CAMPUS CENTER 5386 Courseview Drive • Mason, OH 45040 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 800-315-3000, sinclair.edu/courseview

Opened in 2007, the Sinclair Community College Courseview Campus Center in Mason continues Sinclair’s mission of providing accessible, affordable, flexible education to meet the needs of the community. Conveniently located, the campus is easily accessible from I-71, central to Warren County. Students come from throughout the Warren, Butler, Clinton and Northern Hamilton County areas.

The Courseview Campus Center has enrolled more than 9,000 students since 2007 and offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs, including university transfer, business, IT, computer information and healthcare options.

Partnerships with other schools provide access to advanced degrees.

» YEAR FOUNDED: 1887 » CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 23,500+ college-wide; 1,300 at Courseview » STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 » UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 170+ degrees and certificates system-wide; more than 50 at Courseview » SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Healthcare, Business, Engineering Technologies, Information Technology and programs designed for transfer to a four-year college or university » DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 24 miles » IN-STATE TUITION: $146.28/credit hour ($99.03/credit hour for Montgomery County residents) » OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $282.40/credit hour » PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 60% » TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: • 2013 U.S. Professor of the Year: Bob Chaney (CASE and Carnegie Mellon Foundation) • 2013 Automotive School of the Year (Tomorrow’s Tech magazine) • Largest regional provider of online education with more than 200 different courses and 9 online degree programs » AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Locations in Dayton, Huber Heights, Englewood, Eaton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and online

BEST ROAD TO YOUR FUTURE For more than a century, Sinclair Community College has offered worldclass education with real-world value.

Sinclair’s Courseview Campus Center is helping to build the future of Greater Cincinnati, with a variety of degree and certificate programs, university transfer options and fully online classes.

in Mason

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY • 3800 Victory Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45207 Undergraduate enrollment information: 513-745-3301, xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission Graduate enrollment information: 513-745-3360, xavier.edu/graduate-admission Xavier University is an iconic Cincinnati institution that’s been around for almost two centuries, but you won’t catch ivy growing under our feet. Like the point that comes together in the center of our X, we provide that perfect balance of classic and cutting-edge. Where challenging academics are enriched by a strong community of support. Where state-of-the-art buildings stand side-by-side with beautiful historic buildings.

Where enduring Jesuit Catholic values are expressed through 21st century means.

And it shows in our numbers: Top 10 Midwest university for 19 straight years by U.S. News & World Report; one of the “Best Values” in private colleges by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance; overall career placement rate of 90 percent.

How do we do it? It’s our approach that sets us apart—our focus on developing the whole person, on developing intelligent minds and compassionate spirits. We care about accomplishments, but also about each other. We want to give our students the tools they need to live a life that truly matters. That’s what we mean when we say that we create a better education for a better world.

And this energy is palpable—not just in our students and alumni, but in the entire region. A new expansion is providing more resources for the campus, the adjoining neighborhoods and the entire Greater Cincinnati region. We have a lot of positive momentum heading into the future.

Find out more for yourself at www.xavier.edu.

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