Prospective Student Slide-Deck Flashcards
Slide2: To Be and Oredigger
-Address any accepted students, let them know that we will be available for their questions even though this presentation is more geared towards prospective only.
“We are one university, one family, but there are many different paths to get here. I want to share a video that shows some of the reasons people chose to study here.” Luke Contreras
Slide 3: Video
Show the video, and then debrief.
“Although Mines is a very selective university, once you join the community it is not toxically competitive. I am familiar with some other universities where it feels like everyone is competing against one another. At Mines we are interdisciplinary, hands on, collaborative, and we strive to cooperate to solve complex issues.”
Slide 7: Sense of Place
It is hard to imagine what it would be like to attend Mines without considering the location: “Golden is a hidden gem of a college town. It rivals Boulder or Fort Collins. Golden has a great small-town feel and downtown district. We can hook you up with a restaurant recs.”
“We are also part of the larger DEN metro area. Plenty of internship opportunities. Always shows going on…Redrocks. It is an exciting experience to get to live here.”
“Freshman do not get to have cars on campus, but we have the free RTD Pass. Mobility won’t be compromised even without a car.”
Slide 8: Balanced Experience
We are a happy medium school. Small town like community with access to larger community. Small school, with Big School opportunities.
“Goldilocks University” 5,700 undergrad, 1,600 graduates, ~7,000 total. The majority of our students are from CO because we area public University. However, we have many out of state students as well. CA, TX, WA most common. Get to interact with a diverse set of people from all over.
Slide 9: A Balanced Experience Continued
“We are a small school in the classroom. Student/Faculty Ration of 16:1. 34 avg, class size and will decrease into 20’s as you get into major. Probably similar to high school class size. We want it to be intimate, but also all classes are taught by professors 97% with industry experience and terminal degrees. “
“One of the most important stats to look at when comparing universities is the First Year Retention Rate. Avg in the USA is 77%; ours 92%.”
“Part of how we maintain a 92% retention is to offer lots of student support services. Academic as well as mental and physical wellbeing offerings including free counseling.”
“We pride ourselves on being a university for folks from all identities and backgrounds. Yes, we have a majority of men, however, our rate of female attendance significantly higher than other comparable institutions. They generally only 25%, Mines has 32% and 35% of our most recent incoming class.”
“We are excited about the rising rates of women in STEM and we are proud that so many women have chosen Mines to be their place of study.”
Slide 10: Academics
“When it comes to academics, we are the proud nerds in the Mtns. 100% STEM, 100% of the time. “
Slide 11: World Class Academics
“We have 40+, but 35 are some flavors of engineering, then COMPSCI, ECON, BIOSCIENCE.
“If you are admitted to the school, you should have access to the entire academic portfolio. You also don’t have to select a major until the end of your first year. You can combine the majors with minors and areas of specialization (Cyber Security, Aerospace).
Mines is very pro Study Abroad. Nationally only 10% of students at STEM institutions study abroad at Mines that number is 20% (twice the Nat. Avg).
Slide 12: Hands-On Learning
“Our faculty talk about how we don’t build classroom engineers and scientists; we build real-world ones… SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES - all about solving real world problems with industry professionals.”
Slide 14: Hands on Learning
“We highlighted a lot about our academics, but it is still just a fraction of what we have to offer. If you want to learn more about hands on learning programs that are specific to certain majors, go to the link.”
Slide 15/16/17: Student Life and opportunities
“You also have to find your people, your community. Even though we are smaller, even though we are academically focused, our community matches what you would find at any larger institution. The community at mines is more vibrant than many massive universities.
You will have many opportunities to find your people. We have 250+ clubs and organizations that range from fraternities and sororities, pre professional clubs that allow for networking within the industry, outdoor adventure clubs, even just for fun like charcuterie.
Great Athletics, Dorms that are social.
Slide 20: Things to know
“We are a holistic review admissions team. Demonstrated Interest. Must want to study STEM. Only 1/2 letters of Rec. Please don’t break the record of 14.
Two short essay, they are supposed to be opptional. But they are very important. We want see beyond the numbers on a transcript. Avg. Ranges of GPA. We are test optional, they are not the end all be all anymore, especially since the pandemic, not the perfect indicator of academic prowess.
Slide 21: Things to Do
“There are the common app and the Golden App. Most important part of the slide are the Must Haves. Mos of you are planning to apply, you need to have proof of being enrolled or completed both Trig/Pre-Calc and Chem and Physics. 80% of student come to us with CALC 1 completed.
If you have a choice between taking CALC or STATS, please take CALC.
Slide 22: Dates to Remember
App goes live Aug 1st of Senior year. We have a Nov 1 and Jan 15 deadline. Please apply early, it is not binding to apply. We admit up to almost 90% of upcoming class by December 21.
If you apply by Nov 1 then you will hear back by the holidays. If you wait until the Jan 15 deadline, then you won’t hear back until March/April. Which only gives you a short time to decide. May 1 is national decision day. MINES fills up by May 1, because will fill up. Please commit in time!
Slide 23: What’s Next
Use your applicant portal! In the applicant portal, follow the Incoming Oredigger Checklist to stay on track.”
Slide 24/25: Doing the Math
“Last but not least - the investment, paying for school. I’m going to show you some big numbers. Whether you are in state or out of state, nobody has ever uttered Oh Boy Mines was Cheap. But it is an investment.
Direct Costs = money that is paid directly to university (Tuition, Room and Board, Fees). Indirect = Flight home, Gas, books and supplies, personal expenses.
Luckily the vast majority of students get some help in making it affordable. Admissions applications are double examined for admission and merit award. They are renewable - you get it all four years if you stay in good standing. To get to the higher amounts, you need to brag about yourself. It is not being cocky; it is advocating for who you are. This is not the time to be humble, be proud of who you are and let that be known - it is the difference between thousands of dollars sometimes.
