Okay, so I been keeping a keen interest on this private university called Dallas Baptist University. The things that I adore about this institutio would have to be the class size, the majors they have (interested in enviornmental science, or journalism, communications, etc.). I even gave them a call and asked what should I know about their admissions. Well they told me if I apply to their school by the priority deadline (which is November 1st), chances are I might get accepted and more scholarship opportunities are offered to me. They can also use the super scoring method for their academic scholarships as well. I want to join this school because I’ve been reading their facts on their orignal website. It’s considered safe, fun, and some of the pictures of their campus look magnificent. But before I can make any more strong opinions for this school, I’ve looked up their requirements on CollegeBoard to see what they’re looking for:
Very Important
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Character/Personal Qualities
Class Rank
Religious Affiliation or Commitment
Rigor of secondary school record
Standardized Test Scores
Talent/Ability
Important
Extracurricular Activities
Interview
Considered
Alumni Relation
Level of Applicant’s Interest
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
And I also looked at their original website. According to them, they are considered a Baptist college (Christ faith learning). Now I am a Catholic so I know that they would definitely want to know my religious affiliation. And according to their first year’s admission page:
“Dallas Baptist University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, gender, disability, veteran status, race, color, or national origin in any employment practice, admissions, education program, or educational activity. Under federal and state law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes.”
I may not know much of what their campus is really like so my goal for October is to visit their Campus on preview day, which is October 10. They said I will be able to meet their professors, see the class sizes, visit the dorms, the cafeteria, and get the whole idea of their personal mission. Actually, I am a little nervous. I want to ask my sister if she can take me to that school since she doesn’t work on Columbus Day and I don’t have a school day either so that’s a good opportunity for me to get to know the school. Then I will be able to buy some time to write that 250 admission essay prompt: Why do I want to attend Dallas Baptist University? Normally I would say this school fits my needs but that won’t be enough to impress the school of what I’m made of. I could talk about the student body interests me, but I would also need another reason why so I figured as much visiting them will give me a central idea to writing the essay.
Still, I’m worried if my sister will assume I will attend a school that is different from my religion. My question is what do I need to consider about these kind of schools? I want to make the right decision of considering this school into my top four. And i hope none of my family members will think different of me just because I want to visit a school that is highly religious. It’s not that my family hates religon. We are indeed a Catholic family. I’m just afraid what the school may ask if we have a strong connection in our religion.
Also, I noticed on the considered part Alumni Relation, and recommendations. My Algebra II teacher is an alumni of the campus. Maybe he can write me a letter of recommendation for DBU
And I’ve volunteered a lot of times in the past since freshman. Will they also like the community service I did?
