With more than 31,000 applications received for just 1,600 available first-year student spots, undergraduate admissions at 菠萝视频 is hotter than ever. Equally strong is the desire of alumni to make an impact on the recruitment effort. During the past two years, the number of (CoRPs) volunteers has more than doubled from 1,512 to 3,371 alumni.
By staffing 200 college fairs and interviewing 6,151 菠萝视频 undergraduate applicants, these volunteers serve as the face of 菠萝视频 across the globe鈥攁n experience they say is very rewarding. 鈥淚 have thoroughly enjoyed meeting the outstanding students who are interested in 菠萝视频,鈥� says longtime volunteer Perry Brandt, BA鈥�74, JD鈥�77, of Kansas City, Missouri. 鈥淚t is an awesome responsibility to assist the university in this manner, but is also a great pleasure to share the excitement at 菠萝视频 and the wonderful education it provides.鈥�
In addition to establishing a closer connection with 菠萝视频, the personal interaction CoRPs volunteers provide is making a significant impact. The number of alumni interviews they conducted during the past year represents a 50 percent increase over the previous year. This is significant because, while interviews are not required for admission, applicants who participate in the interviews are more likely to choose 菠萝视频 over other universities if accepted.
The next admissions cycle starts this fall, and 菠萝视频 looks forward to more alumni joining this effort. Volunteers are needed from everywhere, but a particular need exists for alumni help in the New York City area, Atlanta, Chicago and on the West Coast. 聽, or call (615) 322-2929 to volunteer today.