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High School Counselor Quick Reference Handbook 2007-08 Edition TABLE OF CONTENTS Admissions Office Staff Directory 2 Additional Contact Information 3 Fast Facts about The University of Akron 5 Class Profile 6 The City of Akron 8 Campus Map 9 Admissions Criteria 10 The Honors College at UA 11 How to Apply to The University of Akron 12 FAQ: New Freshman Applicants 13 Tuition Information 14 The Akron Advantage (out-of-state tuition incentive program) 14 Financial Aid at The University of Akron 15 Scholarships to The University of Akron 16 Online Resources for Financial Aid Scholarship Applicants 18 Next Steps (after admission to UA) 20 Student Services at The University of Akron 24 Special Events at The University of Akron 28 Important Dates and Deadlines 30 ADMISSIONS OFFICE STAFF DIRECTORY Our admissions officers are here to answer any questions you have about applying to or attending The University of Akron. Our staff is highly trained; many have masters degrees in the field. No question will surprise or stump them, so dont be afraid to ask. Think of them as your personal gateway into The University of Akron! Please note that this list highlights some of the responsibilities of our staff. For information on admissions topics or services not listed here, please contact the Office of Admissions via phone at 330-972-7100, toll-free at 1-800-655-4884, or via email at admissions@. Diane Raybuck: 330-972-6427; drr9@ Director of Admissions Kimberlee Avery: 330-972-8506; kam53@ Assistant Director of Admissions Transfer student counseling/assistance; liaison to College of Nursing; liaison to ROTC program; travel to Portage and Ashtabula counties Telsha Curry: 330-972-6414; telsha@ Assistant Director of Admissions for Multicultural RecruitmentMulticultural Recruitment events outreach; liaison to Office of Multicultural Development; co