HIRAM COLLEGE
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO HIRAM COLLEGE
Statement of Admission Philosophy
One measure of a college's success is its ability to
meet the needs of its students. The Hiram College
Admission Committee makes admission decisions
accordingly.
Hiram's academic program best serves students who
are prepared to respond to the challenges of a rigorous
college curriculum. Therefore, the Admission
Committee considers the applicant's high school
record, including the college preparatory courses
taken, grades received, and scores on standardized
national examinations. Furthermore, it evaluates each
applicant's energy, motivation, potential, emotional
maturity, seriousness of purpose and attitude toward
learning. Each application is reviewed carefully.
Hiram seeks students who are more than just academically
prepared. The College prides itself on its
strong sense of community and the diverse backgrounds
and varied interests of its students. The
Committee considers the ways in which each applicant
will bring quality and vitality to the Hiram
community. Such things as writing ability, recommendations,
extracurricular activities, non-academic
interests, and creativity all become part of the admission
decision.
Hiram College is a member of the National
Association of College Admission Counselors
(NACAC) and endorses the Statement of Principles
of Good Practice.
The Admission Calendar
Candidates for admission should apply as early as
possible and not later than March 15; admission after
March 15 is offered on a space available basis. If you
wish to be considered for academic scholarships,
you should apply no later than February 1. We will
inform you by letter if any required portions of your
application (i.e. secondary school report, transcript
of grades, teacher recommendation, and SAT or ACT
scores) are missing. You will typically be notified of
the Admission Committee's decision within one
month of the date your application is complete. A
Hiram College catalog will be mailed to you when
you are admitted. If you are admitted to Hiram and
plan to enroll, you must make a $200 deposit by May
1. The May 1 Candidate's Reply Date is established
by the National Association of College Admission
Counselors (NACAC). Deposits are not refundable,
so you should be certain that Hiram College is your
clear first choice before submitting your deposit.
Secondary School Report and Transcript
Fill in the top portion of the Secondary School Report before giving it to your guidance or college
counselor. He or she should complete and return
this report to Hiram College along with your secondary
school transcript. We request that
you list your senior year courses on the application.
You may be asked to submit grades for these courses
at a later date. If you matriculate at Hiram, your secondary
school transcript will become part of your
official file and available for your review; your
Secondary School Report will not.
Admission Tests
You are required to submit your scores on the SAT I:
Reasoning Test (Scholastic Aptitude Test of the
College Entrance Examination Board) or the ACT
Assessment (of the American College Testing
Program). You may ask that your scores be sent to
us directly or they may be reported on your secondary
school transcript. Hiram's identification
code for the SAT is 1297; for the ACT it is 3280. Your
application will not be reviewed until the results of
your SAT I or ACT are received. Although not
required, if you have taken or plan to take SAT II:
Subject Tests, please indicate so on your application.
SAT II tests are optional. However, SAT II scores are
useful to us in advising, course selection, and placement.
If your state or school district requires that
you pass one or more proficiency tests in order to
receive a high school diploma, your school will be
asked to confirm that you have passed these tests.
Teacher Evaluation
After completing the top portion of the form, please
give it to a teacher who has taught you in an academic
subject during your junior or senior year. Please
choose a teacher who knows you well and is familiar
with your ability to write and reason critically. An
envelope is provided for the return of this information.
If you wish to submit another recommendation
from a teacher, coach, or club adviser, you may
request an additional Teacher Evaluation Form or
ask him or her to write to us directly. If you matriculate
at Hiram, these evaluations will not become part
of your official file.
Essay
The ability to express ideas in writing is critical to
college success, and therefore Hiram requires that
you write an essay as part of your application. We
give you four questions from which to choose so you
may pick the one you find most intriguing
or challenging.
Application Fee
A fee of $25 is paid online. All payments will be made with Mastercard
or Visa. This fee is not refundable. If it
represents a financial hardship to you
and your family, please ask your guidance
or college counselor to submit a
request for an application fee waiver to
Hiram on your behalf. Your counselor
should explain briefly, but specifically,
the need for the request.
If you are applying for financial aid, you must complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available
from your guidance or college counseling office. Hiram will
automatically send you one when you complete your application, or you
can request one from the Hiram College Office of Student Financial
Services (Box 67, Hiram, OH 44234).
A final decision on your application for financial aid will be made after you have been admitted to the College and we receive the results of your FAFSA. Because it takes from four to six weeks for the results to reach us, you should file the FAFSA as early as possible (after January 1) and no later than March 1. It is not necessary to have already filed income tax forms to apply for financial aid. Awards of financial aid are generally sent beginning in early March. At Hiram, admission decisions are made without regard to family financial circumstance.
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CHECKLISTS
Applying for Admission
Application for Admission
Essay
$25 Application Fee
Secondary School Report and Transcript
Teacher Evaluation
SAT I or ACT Score Report
(if not included on secondary school transcript)
Parent Recommendation (optional)
Applying for Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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If you have other questions regarding admission, please contact us. All correspondence
regarding admission should be addressed to:
Vice President for Admission and College Relations
Hiram College
Box 96
Hiram, OH 44234
800/362-5280
Phone: 1-800-362-5280
1-330-569-5169
Fax: 1-330-569-5944
E-mail: admission@hiram.edu
Web site: http://www.hiram.edu
All correspondence regarding financial aid or college costs should be addressed to:
Director of Student Financial Services
Hiram College
Box 67
Hiram, OH 44234
Phone: 1-330-569-5107
Fax: 1-330-569-5290