For our enrollment counselors in particular, Saturday was an exciting opportunity to meet the students with whom they have been building relationships over the last several months. Our counselors have been engaged in an extensive, unprecedented outreach program via electronic "blasts," mail, phone and text messaging. They have been sharing information about the quality and breadth of our academic programs and co-curricular opportunities as well as the many successes of our graduates.
I was particularly happy to hear the tremendous interest in our Batten Honors College. Students with a 3.5 grade point average and 1,300 SAT will be invited to compete for 20 selective Batten Fellowships for the fall of 2017. For additional information about this program, visit www.vwc.edu/battenhonorscolleg
Our enrollment counselors' commitment was evidenced in the many productive conversations and positive interactions that took place throughout the day. Their work will continue to be a critical part of our recruitment efforts as we build toward welcoming the Class of 2021.
I was also pleased with the engagement and good questions of parents who attended a panel discussion following the welcome session. It is clear that they care deeply about the academic and co-curricular opportunities of the kind that we offer so abundantly here at VWC.
Applications for the incoming class are currently 22 percent higher than they were a year ago. Prospective students and their families are sharing the excitement of the college-search process, and we look forward in the coming months to welcoming many as new members of the Marlin Family.
