Admissions news

1. Updates on early action applicants

2. Financial aid and scholarship reminders

• Complete the FAFSA to be considered for the most financial aid. 
• Create a profile on ScholarshipUniverse to connect with a wide range of Ohio State and national awards.
• Morrill Scholarship Program: Notifications began in early January and will continue through March until all awards are made. 
• University merit scholarships: Notifications were sent in December and January. If offered an award, students will receive a letter at home and can view the letter in their Applicant Center. 
• Financial aid packages: We plan to send official financial aid notifications to students' BuckeyeMail accounts in March. 

3. Helpful suggestions to share with juniors

As you meet with juniors who are preparing for the college application process, here are a few suggested reminders to share from Ohio State: 

• Strength of curriculum matters. Continue to select challenging courses in academic areas such as math, science and foreign language. 
  • If offered, challenge yourself with advanced courses, like College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate (or your local equivalent of those). 
• Have a plan for testing: Plan your test-taking timeline and plan to have scores sent directly to Ohio State. Our registration codes are: 
  • ACT: 3312
  • SAT: 1009
• Note extra-curricular involvement. Take an inventory of all your clubs, summer activities and/or part-time jobs to simplify the application process later. 
• Ask for letters of recommendation early. It's best to request them before the end of the school year. 
• Create your Common Application profile early. The profile will automatically roll over to next year when the application opens on August 1.

4. Application requirements update

We understand the importance to you and your students of knowing Ohio State’s testing requirement as part of next year’s application process, as well as how we will incorporate the changes to the ACT. As soon as those decisions are made, we'll communicate them to you via email, and our website will be updated.

5. Buckeye Student Leadership Academy application is still open!

The application for the 2025 BSLA cohort is March 1, 2025. We’re excited to be looking for the next cohort of students!

Strong candidates should: 

• Be a junior in high school 
• Be a first-generation student, or attend high school in a rural or urban school district
• Rank in the top 25 percent of their class 
• Be enrolled in a competitive curriculum, which might include AP, IB or honors; foreign language; or advanced math courses 
• Be actively involved in extracurricular and leadership activities

6. Join us for a webinar on our engineering technology degree

Tuesday, March 18, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. ET

This webinar will highlight our innovative Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree, which is available on our regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Newark. We'll cover advantages of the program, scholarship opportunities and upcoming deadlines.

7. Application open for Arts and Sciences Summer Exploration Program

The Arts and Sciences Summer Exploration Program is accepting applications for summer 2025! Held in June, this is a one-week, non-residential academic enrichment program for rising 7th to 12th grade students. Designed for self-motivated learners, the program features active, hands-on learning and engagement.

8. Apply for Democracy Camp, held July 16

We're thrilled to invite your students to apply to Democracy Camp, an exciting event hosted by Ohio State's John Glenn College of Public Affairs. This free conference, open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, will offer a unique opportunity to delve into civic education, enhance their leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of democratic processes. Please contact Sydney Rubin at rubin.192@osu.edu with any questions.

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