1. Updates on our early action applicantsAs the Nov. 1 early action deadline has passed, we’ve received nearly 57,000 applications to date, a 4.8% increase over this time last year.
We received 29,590 applications in the week around Nov. 1, so we'll need some additional time to match application materials with applications.
Our first application incomplete reminder comes about two weeks after the application is submitted. Students can continue to check their application status at appstatus.osu.edu. |
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2. Our decision release timelineWith our early action deadline now passed, we're just a few weeks away from our first decision release:
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Early action: December 8 and January 19
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Regular decision (due by February 1): February 16 and March 22
Reminder: We'll release both admit and deny decisions on December 8, but we will not be releasing defer decisions until January 19.
Please let your students know that applications flow through our review process individually, so if they don't hear back at the same time as a friend, they might still be admitted later.
Note for Honors and Scholars applicants: We'll begin sending invitations to join Honors or Scholars on December 15 — and invitations will continue to be sent every three to four weeks.
Note for Morrill Scholarship Program applicants: We'll begin sending decisions on January 5 — and decisions will be sent on a rolling basis every two weeks through the end of March. |
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3. Free application to our regional campuses until December 15We're committed to keeping Ohio State affordable for all Ohio students. Through December 15, students can enter this fee waiver code UFWREG4 in their online application to one of our regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster.
Note: This code is exclusively available for our regional campus applications and does not apply to the Columbus campus. |
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4. Welcome to our newest admissions staffWe've recently added six new members to our admissions team. We're all excited to work with you this season! |
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5. FAFSA priority deadline: February 15The FAFSA is slated to open in December. As soon as it's available, your students are encouraged to complete it to be considered for the most aid.
Additionally, students are encouraged to log into our scholarship-matching platform, ScholarshipUniverse, to create a profile and start matching with scholarships!
Our priority deadline for both is February 15, 2024. |
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6. Buckeye Student Leadership Academy application opens December 1We’re looking for the next cohort of students interested in Buckeye Student Leadership Academy!
Strong candidates should:
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Be a junior in high school
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Be a first-generation, rural and/or underrepresented minority student
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Rank in the top 25 percent of their class
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Be enrolled in a competitive curriculum, which might include AP, IB or honors; foreign language; or advanced math courses
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Be actively involved in extracurricular and leadership activities
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7. Buckeye Precollege summer programsBuckeye Precollege offers summer academic enrichment programs for middle and high school students interested in exploring new academic areas, engaging with peers from around the U.S. and getting a taste of college life to prepare for the road ahead.
We encourage you and your students to sign up for updates to be alerted when the application opens in January 2024! |
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8. Buckeye Agricultural Leaders Pathways (BALP)Do your students want to be involved in improving the systems impacting food, agriculture and the environment?
We've recently initiated a plan to increase interest in agricultural-focused majors, many of which connect directly to STEM and foster a passion for science and technology.
During the application review process, we've renewed our focus on experiences and leadership opportunities from FFA, 4-H and farming work for students applying to our College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). |
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9. Academy/College Credit Plus updates
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Our application is now simpler to navigate and complete! And the Academy will remain test-optional for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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We encourage you to help your students with the residency questions since students must be Ohio residents to participate in CCP. (When asked who they're financially dependent on, some students are selecting "Other" instead of "Parent or Guardian," which will mark them as a non-Ohio resident.)
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Grades for the fall semester will be available in the counselor portal in late December.
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If your school is within 30 miles of campus, we'd love to partner with you on a CCP Info Night. Reach us at esue-academy@osu.edu to schedule now before we fill up!
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A note from our assistant vice provostOur team is truly grateful to you and your staff for welcoming Ohio State representatives into your schools over the last few months.
We're also delighted to share that the class of talented and diverse of students we welcomed this fall is wrapping up their first semester at Ohio State. Feel free to view our autumn 2023 enrollment report for an overview of the class.
As always, to connect with us, you can email your admissions counselor directly or contact us at askabuckeye@osu.edu.
And if you have any questions about our school counselor portal, please reach out to osascounselorportalhelp@osu.edu for assistance. |
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Bonus updates from our academic programs:
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Our College of Arts and Sciences provides a unique variety of interdisciplinary academic programs, allowing students to combine interests and create their own vision for their future. View our counselor site for more details.
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Students who are good with numbers and enjoy working with people should consider our Consumer and Family Financial Services program — which prepares students for careers in growing fields like financial planning and consumer-related professions.
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Our Fisher College of Business hosts a range of visit options for students, business class groups and student orgs. Find all of our up-to-date visit and admissions info on our counselor site or email us at futureundergrad@fisher.osu.edu.
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