JUST FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
I know you are all extremely busy so we have created this page with links to the most frequently asked information that counselors request. Please know that our office is also very accessible by phone – at all times of the year! Please contact us at 800.281.4677 #2 if we can be of any assistance.
Bob Chonko, Dean of Enrollment Management
Send all information to:
Admissions, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909
Deadlines
Early Action
December 1 (non-binding)
Decisions mailed by mid-January- Scholarship
January 15 (submission of Admission Application and materials by this date. No separate scholarship application required.)
Decisions mailed by mid-March - Financial Aid
Priority March 1 – the FAFSA is the only required form to be considered for Financial Aid. - Regular
Priority March 1 – decisions mailed on a rolling basis within 6 weeks of completion - Deposit
May 1
Statistics for Fall 2006
- Freshman GPA mid-range: 2.9 – 3.6; average 3.3
- Freshman SAT mid-range: 1010 – 1200
- Transfer GPA: 3.1
- Approximately 4,300 students; 3,700 undergraduates; approximately 980 freshmen
- 35% male
- Average class size is 25
- Students/faculty ratio is 19:1
Minimum Requirements
English – 4- Math – 3 (must include Algebra I and II and Geometry)
- Science – 3 (two must include a lab)
- Social studies – 3
- Health/physical education – 2
- Fine or practical arts – 1
- Foreign language – 2 (additional units of the same language strongly recommended. American Sign Language does not meet admission criteria.)
Admission is competitive. Decisions are based on: college preparatory academic units completed; GPA in those courses; competitiveness of program; and SAT or ACT scores. Activities and community involvement are also considered, but primary emphasis is placed on the academic record. Class rank is helpful information but it is not required.
Completed Application
A completed application consists of: the application, personal statements, $40.00 application fee; high school and/or college transcript; and SAT or ACT scores.
Recommendations
We do not require recommendations – but we will certainly review them. We find those especially useful that share information not found on the application or transcript.
Application Fee Waivers
We recognize the College Board Fee Waiver in lieu of our $40.00 application fee. We will also accept a letter from you requesting a waiver and noting your awareness of a family’s financial hardship.
The New SAT
For freshmen entering in the fall of 2007, we will only be evaluating the Critical Reading (Verbal) and Math scores. We evaluate the highest Critical Reading/Verbal and the highest Math even if taken at different times. We will not be using the Writing score in the admissions process. We also accept the ACT.
Questions Regarding an Admission Decision
Within our office we are assigned certain geographic territories. Your admission representative can be found here. However, if “your” admissions representative is not available, you may speak with any available counselor so that you may have your question answered in a timely manner.
Useful Email Addresses
- To arrange a visit for you and/or your staff:
Please email brownjd@longwood.edu - For general questions/comments:
Please email admissions@longwood.edu
Useful Links