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 * College Board-- Appalachian State University [[image:http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ZAGT4izY380F9M:http://www.victorycheer.com/includes/graphics/Appalachian-State-University.jpeg width="122" height="85" link="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.victorycheer.com/includes/graphics/Appalachian-State-University.jpeg&imgrefurl=http://www.victorycheer.com/alumni.php&usg=__tbmiRUneWEIgxTWIh2vs_vTuGj8=&h=262&w=376&sz=52&hl=en&start=11&sig2=so22lfaKpDnzR880PgWvnQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=ZAGT4izY380F9M:&tbnh=85&tbnw=122&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dappalachian%2Bstate%2Buniversity%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1&ei=PJFsS42nAdH34Aaz4dysBw"]] **
 * 63% of people who apply get in
 * Minimum college GPA required: a 2.0
 * College application fee of $50
 * Must have at least 30 High School credits to get in
 * Admission requirements include: SAT reasoning test or ACT and if you are going to submit ACT, writing portion is required
 * Some very important factors Appalachian looks at is class rank, rigor of secondary school record, standardized test scores, and academic GPA.
 * Some things administrators look at is character/personality qualities, application essays, extracurricular activities, racial/ethnic status, recommendations, talent/ability, what volunteer work you have done, work experience, and if you are a 1st generation college student.
 * You'll need 4 english credits, 2 foreign language credits, 1 history credit, 4 math credits, 3 science credits, 1 science lab credit, and 1 social studies credit.
 * Out of state tuition: $15,046
 * Room and Board cost for living on campus: $6,240. Books/supplies: $700. Estimated personal expenses: $1,400. Transportation expense: $1,400
 * 54% women and 46% men
 * 91% of students are white
 * 66% of students had a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher
 * 17% of students had a high school GPA of between 3.5 and 3.74
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">86% of students return for sophomore year
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1,953 people applied for the fall term at ASU
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1,515 were admitted
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1,032 of those students actually enrolled
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">An essay of personal statement is not required for admissions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Transfers may enroll during the spring, fall, and summer terms
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">AppState.edu **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian is nationally recognized for its quality academics, which include more than 140 degree programs and 1,500 courses.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Grades will be reported at the end of each semester
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian fields twenty NCAA Division I varsity sports, nineteen of which compete in the Southern Conference. In 2008-09, the Mountaineers claimed SoCon championships in five sports.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Each year, Appalachian awards more than $2 million in scholarship funds.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After using the "tuition calculator" my fees per semester would add up to about $10,436. My academic year total amounts to $20,872
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">'Appalachian emphasizes a “community of learners,” a challenging academic environment in which students and faculty together ask questions, explore ideas, cultivate understanding, examine what they believe and delve into new possibilities.'
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian is home to an energetic university community--a TIME magazine “College of the Year”--in its second century of educating students whose divergent paths circle the globe, and who make a difference in many professions and callings.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian is ranked among the top 15 southern regional universities since 1986, Appalachian offers a variety of academic programs and campus activities to challenge you; all located in a unique mountain setting.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian has many recreational activities; including sports, swimming, rock-climbing, canoeing, and aerobics.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian boasts diverse and vibrant arts programs that enrich the cultural and intellectual climate of the campus and region.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">College admission requirements (note) they would like to see a satisfactory combination of grades and/or class rank and required test scores
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">30 transfer credits needed to earn a bachelors degree
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian has a summer school that has programs that promote the intellectual, cultural and personal development of students through a broad selection of curricular and extracurricular summer programs.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian has a health clinic that is open only certain hours throughout the week
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian has many "extra-curricular" clubs for students to participate in that can also count for things to graduate
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">ASU welcomes it Alumni to come back as they wish
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">In 1989 2 women were abducted and raped from ASU campus, now ASU is a very protected college. Also now to support victims and survivors of violence, and to commit to speaking out against violence in all forms. More than 2,000 people usually participate in a walk around campus each year.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">ASU is located along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Boone NC and now offer classes about protecting their environment through education
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Appalachian Football is one of the best ever and have won many championships in the past-- so if you are looking to go to college playing foot ball...
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">To parents and family of ASU student:Welcome to the Appalachian Family. While many universities use that term to describe themselves, we at Appalachian truly feel we are a family that cares deeply about each other in a way that is unique to Appalachian. We are glad that you and your student are members of our family.

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