McQuade Library Renovations- Renovations are being made to the McQuade Library so that the academic heart and soul of Merrimack can thrive in a technology-rich, student-oriented space. Upgrades include the installation of an oversized gas fireplace, a café, new computers, printers, and peripherals, and replacement of windows and doors for improved efficiency.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
The Admission Committee places primary emphasis on the secondary school record (courses completed, grades earned and class rank), and teacher or guidance counselor recommendations. Submission of SAT and ACT scores are optional, but are considered as a part of the admission review if provided. Applicants must have earned the following high school units: 4 years of college preparatory English, 3 years of mathematics (including algebra II), 2 years of science, 2 years of social studies, 2 years of a foreign language, and 5 electives. Applicants for the SCIENCES or ENGINEERING programs, however, are expected to have at least 4 years of mathematics, and 3 years of science, including physics for engineering, but need have only 3 electives.
Merrimack College offers Early Action admission to properly qualified applicants. Merrimack also gives credit and advanced placement for Advanced Placement examinations for scores of 3 or better and for scores of 4 and above on IB examinations taken at the Higher Level.
Admission Application Deadline The freshman application deadline for the early action program is November 15. The freshman application deadline for regular admission is February 1.
Financial Aid In 2010-2011, 92% of students received financial aid with the average aid package being $18,857. 88% of students received institutional aid.for a total of $21 million in institutional aid awarded for academic, athletics and need based aid. The average institutional aid package was $13,898.
Merrimack College awards merit scholarships to incoming freshmen. These scholarships are based on recalculated HSGPA. Awards range from $2,000 to full tuition. All students receiving institutional scholarships, whether based on merit or need, must maintain the required cumulative grade point average as well as adhering to the necessary filing requirements for renewal consideration of aid.
Listed below are some of the merit scholarships awarded to qualified incoming freshmen:
Austin Scholars - full tuition scholarships available to students graduating first in their class. A cumulative grade point average of 3.4 is required to maintain this four-year scholarship.
Presidential Scholars - $16,000 scholarships are available based on academic excellence, personal accomplishments and future potential. These scholarships are guaranteed for four years provided the student maintains a 3.2 cumulative grade point average.
Trustee Scholars - receive scholarships of $12,000. They are guaranteed for four years provided the recipient maintains the required cumulative grade point average of 2.8.
Blue-Gold Scholars - receive scholarships of $7,500. They are guaranteed for four years provided the recipient maintains the required cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
Institutional Scholarships-Returning Students - Returning students, who have received academic scholarships, need based grants, or other institutional funds are required to maintain the necessary cumulative grade point average for their award and file the required applications. These funds are based on academic excellence, financial need, or specified criterion as established by the college or donor.
Endowed/Restricted Scholarships - Both incoming and returning students may be eligible for funds donated by more than 200 individuals and corporations based on the criteria established by the college or donor. Many of these scholarships are renewable based on financial need, required cumulative grade point average, and filing requirements.
Friends of Merrimack Scholarships - Merrimack College is grateful for the Friends of Merrimack who have so generously donated their support on behalf of our students. Each year juniors or seniors make application for the Friends of Merrimack Scholarships. Based on financial need, cumulative grade point average, and a written letter from the student, nearly 100 scholarships were awarded on 2009-2010 through various Friends of Merrimack Scholarship funds.
The financial aid office can be reached by telephone at (978)-837-5186, by fax at (978)-837-5067 or e-mail the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected].
CONTACT
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978.837.5000
Fax: 978.837.5222
Pine Manor College
“Pine Manor prepares women for life beyond academics by providing them with a diverse community in which to learn and an academic program based on inclusive leadership and ownership of one’s education”
Chestnut Hill, MA
http://www.pmc.edu/ - [email protected]
INTRODUCTION:
Learn by Leading
Inclusive Leadership is the name of the game at Pine Manor College (PMC). Students at Pine Manor participate in a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to educating women to become a new kind of leader. By their definition, students leave PMC with the ability to lead with values of inclusively, respect, democracy and social responsibility.
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ENGAGED STUDENTS
With several on and off campus opportunities, PMC students can participate in a multitude of activities that fit their interests, lifestyles and academics…
Students Value Inclusiveness and Diversity
With five hundred students, Pine Manor has a very diverse student body. At Pine Manor, students who have attended large, urban high schools; are first-generation college students; or who have different learning styles receive the same high-quality education as those who are fortunate enough to come from America’s best high schools.
Pine Manor’s Center for Inclusive Leadership and Social Responsibility seeks to enhance the leadership skills of young women from middle school through the college years. The center is an active hub of activity for women of all ages and backgrounds, reaching out to the community while providing learning opportunities for Pine Manor students. Through the center, Pine Manor provides leadership workshops to high schools and offers a college outreach program that helps high school-age girls to understand the college experience.
Pine Manor students wishing to study away from campus take part in programs affiliated with several study-abroad organizations, such as the Washington Seminar at American University, the American Institute for Foreign Study, and the University of Pittsburgh’s Semester at Sea program.
All students are required to do an off-campus internship during their senior year, but students can also do internships during their junior and even sophomore years. Boasting one of the oldest internship programs in the country, the integration of practical, hands-on learning has been going on for a long time at Pine Manor. Often, these internships lead to post-graduation jobs at some of Boston’s best corporations, hospitals, museums, and social-service agencies.
Some of the best learning occurs when students are engaged with one another in activities outside the classroom. At Pine Manor, there is an expectation to get involved; to participate in the inclusive leadership process; and to participate in community service, student organizations, athletics and physical recreation, and performing arts—all are considered a vital part of each student’s development. Pine Manor’s diversity and inclusive