The National Catholic College Admissions Association
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Kate ButtersFranciscan University of Steubenville - Steubenville, OHHometown: Madison, VA Major: Nursing Kate Butters wanted two things out of a college education: an academic foundation that would help her succeed in this life, and a spiritual foundation that would help her succeed in the next. She found both at Franciscan University of Steubenville. | ||
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Adam Hare, Class of 2010Creighton University - Omaha, NEHometown: Overland Park, KS Major: Biology Creighton Students Union President “The opportunities for research and hands-on lab experience are second to none at Creighton. Because of these opportunities, I have been able to acquire the skills with the technology that is needed to land high level internships and was able to get a summer research internship in a neuroscience lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center. The whole Creighton experience has been truly transformative for me, and it changed me as a person, not just as a scholar.” |
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Kimberleigh CostanzoIona College, New Rochelle, NYHometown: Bethpage, NY Major: Philosophy Minor: Performing Arts Dance, Peace and Justice Studies, and Women's Studies Kimberleigh Costanzo is an honors student at Iona College and a member of the class of 2014. Kimberleigh chose Iona for its location in the suburbs, proximity to NYC and for the small-school atmosphere. “I love all that Iona h |
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Felix LopezThe Catholic University of America - Washington, DCHometown: Buena Park, CA Major: Philosophy, Pre-Law “With picturesque scenery, well-designed landscaping and buildings ranging from old stone castle types to modern industrial types, CUA's campus holds plenty of beauty with its rich history. Also, many people, faculty and students alike, share a great hospitable spirit and show a genuine interest in helping one another. Lastly, public transportation is accessible and dependable with the metro stop on campus and the city of Washington, D.C. and all its professional, social, and cultural opportunities at our fingertips!” |
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Jingqiu Guan, Class of 2011Saint Mary's College, Notre DameHometown: Chengdu, China Major: French and Economics From dance and playing the piano, to her business and French courses, Jingqiu has the opportunity to explore her passions at Saint Mary’s. In her first year, she took a French course and fell in love with the language. A semester in D |
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Peter HeuerNiagara University, NY“I knew I wanted to attend Niagara as an Education major since I was a sophomore in High School. Niagara's Education program has garnered and maintained the highest respect both nationally and internationally. Academically, there was no questioning my decision. My only fear was that as a commuter, I would miss out on the “college experience”. Niagara, however, has provided me an environment in which I have become both academically and socially involved. Through campus activities and my experience working with NU’s Radio Station and Theatre Department I have begun new experiences that continue to grow every day.” |
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Brandon Milonovich, Class of 2011Co-presented with current teachers at a statewide conferenceHometown: Amsterdam, NY Major: Math/Education 7-12 “I do a lot of after school programs with SCRATCH, the computer program language for kids developed at MIT. The great thing is it gives me the opportunity to take what I’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in education settings, and to get kids really engaged and to enjoy themselves learning, just the real way a kid should learn. I’ve had the opportunity to see math being taught in other schools and to really learn how math should be taught. Saint Rose trains educators in the student centered model which is really the way children should learn.” |
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Nathan Thornton, Class of 2012University of Portland – Portland, ORHometown: Boise, ID Major: Nursing “The University of Portland creates its own community on The Bluff. I compete in Cross Country and Track. Even though we are in a large school division for sports (NCAA Division I), we have the feel of a small school. You can go anywhere on campus and find someone to talk to or hang out with. Classes are small, and your professors want you to succeed. Nothing can be better than getting on a first name basis with a professor and being noticed in a class.” |
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Anna Kallqvist, Class of 2014Mount Mercy University - Cedar Rapids, IAHometown: Stockholm, Sweden Anna had no idea where she wanted to go after she had graduated high school. Several schools in the United States contacted Anna, but after being recruited for golf, she made a visit to Mount Mercy and decided it would be a good fit. |
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Kathleen DiMartino, Class of 2010DePaul University - Chicago, ILHometown: Naperville, IL Major: French and International Studies Kathleen says, “You will have a really unique college experience if you attend DePaul. Everything from the city environment to DePaul’s Vincentian values makes this university special.” Service learning |
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Summary of Catholic Higher Education Research
The National CCAA is fortunate to have had research studies done by educational consultants and researchers. These studies demonstrate the value and benefits of Catholic higher education, and also assist admissions professionals with their enrollment strategies. Please take a look at the following studies, which are wonderful resources for prospective students and their parents, high school counselors, and admissions officers.
1. ACT gave a presentation at the 2010 NACAC Conference in regards to the prediction of enrollment at Catholic colleges and universities. ACT considered which variables are important in determining if a student will enroll in a Catholic college or university. The variables considered were student characteristics and students' stated preferences. The effect of each variable on enrollment was presented, along with a global model that gave the probability that an individual student will enroll.
The presenter, Jim Sconing from ACT, also solicited additional ideas from the audience (admission staff from National CCAA member school) about future investigation of the probablity of enrolling at these colleges and universities. Jim will continue with the research to present more research to members at future conferences.
Click here for ACT's Powerpoint presentation.
2. In 2006, Hardwick-Day performed a study, "The Values That Matter Comparative Alumni Research Project," which examined how Catholic college and university alumni viewed their college experiences in comparison to alumni from non-Catholic institutions. Learn more about the results of the Catholic College and University comparative alumni study by downloading the Powerpoint presentation:
news_events_research/values.ppt
* Update for June 2011:* Hardwick-Day will be doing an updated study to the original 2006 study in 2011, focusing on alumni from National CCAA institutions who graduated between 2000 and 2005. Click here for the letter sent to presidents from National CCAA institutions requesting contact information for alumni. We will share the results of the updated study when it is completed.
3. The Lawlor Group performed a study that took a deep look at how prospective college students perceived Catholic colleges and factors that influence their college decision, including parents, guidance counseling resources, and spiritual influences. You can read about the study by downloading the PDF here: news_events_research/NCCAA Prospective Students Study Final Report.pdf
3. Noel-Levitz conducted a study that examined financial aid packaging and yield trends at a number of our member schools according to institutional selectivity. You can listen to a webinar discussion and read the Powerpoint slides of the study here: www.noellevitz.com/Events/Materials/NCCAA/NCCAA+Web+Conference.htm
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Why Should I Consider A Catholic College Or University?
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