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 * Katherine Wolfe Notes: College of the Ozarks **** @https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-university-search/college-of-the-ozarks?searchType=college&q=CollegeoftheOzarks **

1) College of the Ozarks is a small college located in Missouri2) The highest degree you can earn at this school is a Bachelor, and is the only degree available3) SAT and ACT scores are due on February 154) Regular applications are due before transfer students and international students5) To qualify for financial aid you must send in a request to be approved 6) Students are required to reply if they are accepted7) The current ratio of students and staff is 13:1 8) 82 % of freshmen will come back for their sophomore year 9) 62 % of those students graduate in six years10) You can earn a bachelor’s degree in all majors offered. There are 62 listed majors 11) the study options which are held outside of school are as follows. Independent Study Internships, Double Major, Student-Designed Major, Teacher Certification, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ROTC, Army Dorms campus-wide network, Dorms high speed internet connections, and Wireless network is available12) One year after college (getting their bachelor’s degree) 1 % of students go on to law, 4 % go onto business, 1 % of students go into the medical field and 9 % go into other careers13) 53 % of students are women and 47 % are men14) There are 22 % of out of state students attending and 78 % in state attending 15) Students who live at college or in college housing is an estimated 86 % 16) Interesting places around campuses are as follows. Greenhouses, college-operated hotel, observatory, nature preserve, and the regional history museum17) Offered housing is men, and women’s housing, and wellness housing which is a drug and alcohol free environment 18) Housing fee starting deposit is $100 19) freshman are required to have a car 20) 9% of applicants who apply are admitted 20) They look for applicants with good character, a high class rank and recommendations 21) They also look for high test scores, volunteer work and your secondary school record 22) You are encouraged to have a religious commitment 23) You need a high GPA at least a score of 2.99 24) Taking AP examines gets you into harder courses 25) All high school credits are reviewed and counted 27) All form of history, mathematics, English and a different language is reviewed 28) All estimated personal expenses comes to about $420 29) 22 % of students are given loans 30) 98% of freshman that apply for financial aid receive it 30) Pets on campus are not allowed 31) 78% of students receive scholarships and grants 32) Out of state students pay the same as in state colleges for books, room, tuition, and transportation fees 33) estimated on school campus transportation cost about $2,246 34) Both off campus and home travel is estimated to cost about $3,408 35) Transfer students need a minimum of 3 on their GPA 36) Transfer students may enroll for winter and spring semesters 37) Transfer students can have 45 maximum number of credits 38) $321,100 is the amount of scholarship money given to international students 39) TOEFL is required for non-resident aliens 40) It is a co-ed college

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 * 1) Sports options include, men’s basketball, woman’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, and cheer team **
 * 2) If you want to pursue a major you have to complete a minor **
 * 3) Major course is 8-12 courses and minor courses are 6-7 courses **
 * 4) If you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree students must complete a major **
 * 5) Different majors have different amounts of courses **
 * 6) Students must complete their program of study in 8 semesters unless approved by the dean **
 * 7) Students are aloud to change their major and or minor if they would like **
 * 8) Their are Pre-Professional Programs Certificates and Pre-Professional Credentials, as well as minors and majors **
 * 9) These are just some of the areas you can go into. Art, music,history,hotel anresturant,mathmatics,nursing,spanish,secondary eduction,chemistry,dietetics,wildlife managment,and communications. These are just a few of the more basic courses you may take. **
 * 10) They have a "hard work u" saying and they believe if you want to experience this you need Christian values, dedication and responsibility **
 * 11) Full time students who work campus jobs are provided with money to pay tuition **
 * 12) The work education program pays off all of the students tuition allowing them to be debt free **
 * 13) According to U.S. news and world report, its the # 9 best regional college in all of the Midwest **
 * 14) Its #11 lowest acceptance rate college in the Midwest **
 * 15) # 7 top bachelorette college, and #6 best vale in the nation **
 * 16) The school was founded in 1906 **
 * 17) Renamed college of the Ozarks in 1990 **
 * 18) Final four year program was founded in 1965 **
 * 19) It is listed on Princeton’s review on best 331 colleges, and listed on Forbes top colleges **
 * 20) Bachelors of arts and sciences are available **
 * 21) Their is work education, character education, and Christian ministries available to students **
 * 22) If you enroll in the work program you work 15 hours a week **
 * 23) you are then assigned to a work area and their are 83 in total **
 * 24) You will be able to start your career debt free if you join this program **
 * 25) After graduating you will be able to put work and education on your reassume which will give you a greater chance to be hired **
 * 26) The Keeter center for character education instills a five fold mission of special characteristics a student should have **
 * 27) Christian ministries provide students with different types of learning and biblical services **
 * 28) They rely a lot on charitable offerings to meet its annual budget **
 * 29) this is a liberal arts based college **
 * 30) Campus tours are available **
 * 31) Every year a famous visitor is invited to come speak at the college. Some visitors include, Prim minister of Great Britain, President George W. Bush, Governor Sarah Palin and many more. **
 * 32) The Keeter center is a lodge that provides luxury accommodations, and suites. If you sign up for the work study program you will most likely work here **
 * 33) you have a thanksgiving break, Winter break, and a spring break. Graduation is mid may. **
 * 34) Total cost 26,676 **
 * 35) Tuition cost is $18,030 Housing costs $5,600 **
 * 36) Books cost $800 **
 * 37) Financial aid is offered for those who qualify **
 * 38) Alcohol and drugs are prohibited on and off campus **
 * 39) SAT scores should be in the 25th to 75th percentile **
 * 40) **** SAT writing scores should be from 540 to 570 **

Directions: Identify three details that would be relevant to prospective students wishing to enroll in the college/university you researched.
 * Informative Essay Outline **

// Topic Sentence // There are many specific qualifications and credentials you need to apply, and further be accepted into the college of the Ozarks. One of them being your SAT scores, they should be in the 25th to 75th percentile. // Supporting Sentences // There are multiple standardized tests scores from your secondary school that administers will review. You are required to take the SATs and the ACTs to be accepted into this college. SAT subject tests are also recommend to be taken. These include forms of mathematics, history, literature, and forging languages. Another requirement is your GPA scores. They need to be submitted so they can further be reviewed. Your GPA should be at least a 2.99 or greater for you to even be taken under consideration. Your test scores should be submitted no later than the month of February. This way the administers have around seven to eight months to eliminate incompetent applicants.
 * // Detail #1 //** In order to qualify for this school your SAT scores should be in the 25th to 75th percentile

// Concluding Sentence // // Tests and grade point averages are very important; you should take these tests very seriously as they are the first thing colleges look at when accepting students into its prestigious school. //

// Topic Sentence // College of the Ozarks is a private school that has a Christian based curriculum, and encourages you to be committed to the Christian religion. // Supporting Sentences // College of the Ozarks is a character building school, and underlines commitment to religion, as well as dedication. “Hard work You” is their motto and they believe if you work hard, and have good Christian values that everything you do in life will have a meaningful purpose. ** Christian ministries provide students with different types of learning and biblical services. Also the Keeter center for character education instills a five fold mission of special characteristics a student should have in order to attend College of the Ozarks. When reviewing applications, College of the Ozarks administers also look for volunteer services or work you have participated in with your church. **
 * // Detail #2 //** College of the Ozarks requires you be committed to a religion

// Concluding Sentence // Respect, dedication, and commitment are just a few Qualities College of the Ozarks looks for in an applicant. Administers understand you can’t always show your character on a form, as mentioned above they do look for community involvement with your church and recommendations form your churches pastors.

// Topic Sentence // College of the Ozarks is considered one of the top schools in the country. They only want the top students attending their school. To determined weather a student is worthy of attending administers evaluate the students recommendations and analyze their class rank.
 * Detail #3 ** Good recommendations from teachers and high class rank.

// Supporting Sentences // If you want to major or minor in a specific area you would need recommendations from a teacher in that particular field. For example if you previously did work study in high school, and you wanted to apply for the work study program in college you would ask your former work study boss if they would fill out a recommendation. This college also looks for high class rank. Class rank is based off of your grade point average, which is made up of test scores and other contributing factors in the classroom. You will not know your class rank until you graduate high school. // Concluding Sentence // In order to receive good recommendations, and a high class rank you need to take high school very seriously. Once you are freshmen you need to make an effort and make your next four years count as what you do in high school will follow you to college and will help determine if you are eligible to be accepted. College of the Ozarks looks for students whom represent their motto. Students should demonstrate higher thinking skills which are shown in previous test score like the SATs ant the ACTs. Students are also required to be committed to a religion and are encouraged to submit recommendations from pastors and record their community service hours. Lastly college of the Ozarks looks for students glowing recommendations and high class ranks. This shows them if you have taken your four years of high school seriously and further if you are ready for college.
 * Three-Prong Thesis Statement ** (This is one statement which includes your three details)

Rough draft essay By: Katherine Wolfe Introduction- College of the Ozarks was founded by James Forsythe, a Christian man who was on a missionary trip. He settled in Missouri in 1905, and he decided to build a school for people who were in need of a proper education. At first it was a coed high school that provided a Christian education. However in 1956 a two year program was added to the high school and later in 1964 it became a full four year college. Today the current ratio of students and staff is 13:1 8 (www.collegeboard.com) College of the Ozarks looks for students whom represent their motto. Students should demonstrate higher thinking skills which are shown in previous test score like the SATs ant the ACTs. Students are also required to be committed to a religion and are encouraged to submit recommendations from pastors and record their community service hours. Lastly college of the Ozarks looks for students glowing recommendations and high class ranks. This shows them if you have taken your four years of high school seriously and further if you are ready for college The three most important things incoming freshmen should know when applying for acceptance into college of the Ozarks are SAT and ACT scores, recommendations and high class rank submitted, and commitment to religion.

In order to qualify your SAT scores should be in the 25th to 75th percentile. There are many specific qualifications, and credentials you need, to apply, and further be accepted into the college of the Ozarks. One of them being your SAT scores should be as mentioned above in the 25th to 75th percentile. There are multiple standardized tests scores from your secondary school that administers will review. You are required to take the SATs and the ACTs to be accepted into this college. SAT subject tests are also recommend to be taken. These include forms of mathematics, history, literature, and forging languages. Another requirement is your GPA scores. They need to be submitted so they can further be reviewed. Your submissions GPA should be at least a 2.99 or greater. Your test scores should be submitted no later than the month of February. This way the administers have around seven to eight months to eliminate incompetent applicants. //Tests and grade point averages are very important; you should take these tests very seriously as they are the first thing colleges look at when accepting students into its prestigious school.//

College of the Ozarks requires you be committed to a religion.College of the Ozarks is a private school that has a Christian based curriculum, and encourages you to be devoted to Christian beliefs. College of the Ozarks is a character building school, and underlines commitment to religion, as well as dedication. “Hard work You” is their motto and they believe if you work hard, and have good Christian values that everything you do in life will have a meaningful purpose (http://www.cofo.edu) ** Christian ministries provide students with different types of learning and biblical services. Also the Keeter center for character education instills a five fold mission of special characteristics a student should have in order to attend College of the Ozarks. When reviewing applications, College of the Ozarks administers also look for volunteer services or work you have participated in with your church. ** Respect, dedication, and commitment are just a few qualities College of the Ozarks looks for in an applicant. Administers understand you can’t always show your character on a form, as mentioned above they do look for community involvement with your church and recommendations form your churches pastors.

College of the Ozarks is considered one of the top schools in the country. They only want the top students attending their school. To determined weather a student is worthy of attending, administers evaluate the students recommendations and analyze their class rank. If you want to major or minor in a specific area you would need recommendations from a teacher in that particular field. For example if you previously did work study in high school, and you wanted to apply for the work study program in college you would ask your former work study boss if they would fill out a recommendation. This college also looks for high class rank. Class rank is based off of your grade point average, which is made up of test scores and other contributing grades such as quizzes. You will not know your class rank until you graduate high school. In order to receive good recommendations, and a high class rank you need to take high school very seriously. Once you are freshmen you need to make an effort to make your next four years count as what you do in high school will follow you to college, and will help determine if you are eligible to be accepted. Citations- Page Not Found." // College of the Ozarks //. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. <[]>. College Search - College of the Ozarks - Hard Work U." // College Search - College of the Ozarks - Hard Work U. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. //<[]>.