tOSU Admission Standards

[Steve19]

this is where i am willing to disagree to an extent. i do not think GPA should be valued more than standardized testing but the testing is the make or break factor in their decision making. you can look amazing but if your ACT is low it is direct blow to the chin in your application. i disagree with the idea of studying. people frequently study ACT practice tests and study for the ACT as well but i would rather have the person that is willing to study for their tests towards their GPA(given the curriculum is solid) because it exemplifies the qualities of that student as a student and especially one of capability by being a hard working student in and out of the classroom to go out and learn the material and know it. to each his own i guess.

The arguments against the GMAT for the MBA admissions assessment process has been growing for years. My university has a full seat on the GMAC Council and we are in the fifth year of testing an alternative admissions test for GMAC. Our test has predicted student performance better than the GMAT but both test scores predict performance pretty well.

That said, we rely heavily on the personal interview as well. One of our female students has just returned from her exchange at London Business School, where she did very well. Her GMAT would not have met their or our admission criteria but in the personal interview, all of the assessors felt that she would make it. She graduated near the top of her class.

So, I think that answer is that business schools, at least at MBA level, use many assessment tools and use all of these, including the standardized GMAT test, to make their admission decisions.

 

[Jeffcat]

The arguments against the GMAT for the MBA admissions assessment process has been growing for years. My university has a full seat on the GMAC Council and we are in the fifth year of testing an alternative admissions test for GMAC. Our test has predicted student performance better than the GMAT but both test scores predict performance pretty well.

That said, we rely heavily on the personal interview as well. One of our female students has just returned from her exchange at London Business School, where she did very well. Her GMAT would not have met their or our admission criteria but in the personal interview, all of the assessors felt that she would make it. She graduated near the top of her class.

So, I think that answer is that business schools, at least at MBA level, use many assessment tools and use all of these, including the standardized GMAT test, to make their admission decisions.

well that is admirable, and i wish it was done more frequently.

 

[Bucknut24]

with the admission standards rising, do you think it will be harder to transfer into the school too?? I live here in Florida, and going to a community college for 2 years to get my associates degree, i then plan on applying to osu to transfer, how hard do you guys think it would be for me to get in? I plan on transferring in the Fall of 08. GPA isn't the best, but can still improve, i have a 3.0 right now. And since i'm at a college for 2 years, you think my act's scores will have a big impact still??? Thanks for any info

 

[Flocka]

with the admission standards rising, do you think it will be harder to transfer into the school too?? I live here in Florida, and going to a community college for 2 years to get my associates degree, i then plan on applying to osu to transfer, how hard do you guys think it would be for me to get in? I plan on transferring in the Fall of 08. GPA isn't the best, but can still improve, i have a 3.0 right now. And since i'm at a college for 2 years, you think my act's scores will have a big impact still??? Thanks for any info

SATs and ACTs don't count after two years.

 

[sandgk]

with the admission standards rising, do you think it will be harder to transfer into the school too?? I live here in Florida, and going to a community college for 2 years to get my associates degree, i then plan on applying to osu to transfer, how hard do you guys think it would be for me to get in? I plan on transferring in the Fall of 08. GPA isn't the best, but can still improve, i have a 3.0 right now. And since i'm at a college for 2 years, you think my act's scores will have a big impact still??? Thanks for any info

Answer 1 - guaranteed to be more competitive.
Answer 2 - the general requirements for transfers from other domestic institutions are described here and here - amongst other locations on the osu websites.
On your GPA - yes improving that can only help - maybe ORD or buckiprof can give you a hint. 3.0 is not something about which you should be ashamed, but the higher the better.
Other things to try and understand - this document cas.pdf is the short list of equivalency institutions. Basically, if your CC was on the list there is no gray area about your credits counting one for one. It is not on that list based on your profile, thus you will need to determine which if any credits might not pass muster. Your curriculum may have to shift to match OSU's acceptance criteria.

Best of luck.

 

[BuckeyeParalgl]

I transferred into Ohio State after completing my degree at a community college. I had about 121 credit hours combined over my entire transcript, and a decent GPA. The transfer process was a breeze, and Ohio State made the transition easy for me. However, most of my credits did not transfer. I think of my 121 credits they only took 57 hours or something like that. It took me 2 1/2 years to receive my degree (I walk in two weeks).

As far as their admissions standards go for transfers, when I transferred they only looked at my GPA. IIRC, they didn't even ask for my test scores, since it had been so long since I took those. I suspect that in the future, Ohio State might make it more difficult for students to transfer in. They are certainly on the ball more than Cincinnati.

I applied to UC in 2004, and was notified two weeks ago of my transfer credit report, and news of my admission to that university.

Anyway, I hope this helps.

 

[buck1973]

with the admission standards rising, do you think it will be harder to transfer into the school too?? I live here in Florida, and going to a community college for 2 years to get my associates degree, i then plan on applying to osu to transfer, how hard do you guys think it would be for me to get in? I plan on transferring in the Fall of 08. GPA isn't the best, but can still improve, i have a 3.0 right now. And since i'm at a college for 2 years, you think my act's scores will have a big impact still??? Thanks for any info

I would strongly suggest that you keep all of your syllabi or anything else that gives a detailed description of the classes you're taking. After my wife was accepted, she was asked to bring these in order to get credit for certain courses.

 

[fourteenandoh]

I would strongly suggest that you keep all of your syllabi or anything else that gives a detailed description of the classes you're taking. After my wife was accepted, she was asked to bring these in order to get credit for certain courses.

Great point. When I first transferred from Wright State I was told most of my classes would not transfer. I argued and argued and then brought in sylabi and even the book in one case and ended up getting credit for all my classes at WSU. As far as transferring goes, I always thought of it as a good, sort of, back door way to get in to OSU if you have a hard time out of HS. The requirements are cake compared to that of a high school senior. The problem I ran into though is that there is a very small amount of scholarship money for transfer students. They throw money at incoming freshman, but that is not the case for transfer students.

 

[Bucknut24]

ya, im keeping my books just in case they want to look at them, but haven't kept the sylabus (sp?), i guess i should start keeping them just in case

 

[BuckeyeParalgl]

Keeping your syllabi is a good idea. If your adviser wants to look at it they might need it to assess how much credit to award you for that class. However, Ohio State is really stringent on what classes they award credit for and which ones they won't.

For example, when I transferred to Ohio State, I had on my transcript English Composition 1 & 2, Text Editing and Sentence Structure, and a class on World Literature. Ohio State still made me take English Composition 2. They were really strict about that requirement. There are some classes at Ohio State that they really want you to take there, and it's hard to get out of them.

You may have also heard of the CLEP test, which lets you test out of some introductory courses. For some classes, Ohio State will not honor CLEP exams. Here's the link showing what they allow and what they don't:

http://www.ureg.ohio-state.edu/ourweb/Tests/TestsContent/OSUCLepCredit.htm

My advice is to keep your syllabi from here on out, but expect that some things you think should transfer, absolutely will not. You can make
your case, but it's tough sometimes to get some stuff transferred.

Hope this helps.

 

[Bucknut24]

thanks for all the information! some info makes me feel better, some don't, i guess the only think i can really do is just try to get my GPA as high as possible

 

[fourteenandoh]

I just remembered another thing about OSU. They are one of not many schools that won't take 3's on AP exams. Only 4 and 5 will get you credit.

 

[-Laurinaitis33-]

Sorry to bump this thread, but I figured this is the best thread to talk about going to Ohio State.

I graduated high school in 2008, and I got accepted into Ohio State. I only got a 23 on my ACT, but I did have a 3.7 GPA, and I took a lot of A.P. classes. I stayed the first quarter at the Ohio State-Lima Branch, and I am moving into my dorm in Columbus this Sunday. I only got a 3.4 the first quarter, probably from partying a little too much.

But, I was just wondering if anyone could help me out with some information. I was just curious as to where the best parties are located, where the best places to eat are, and the best places to meet new people are. I am living in Baker Hall East (South Campus). I know that South Campus is the part of campus that is stereotyped as the party area of campus. I am just looking for any information that will make my experience at Ohio State better and more enjoyable. Thanks for the help and I am proud to be a Buckeye!

 

[shetuck]

Sorry to bump this thread, but I figured this is the best thread to talk about going to Ohio State.

I graduated high school in 2008, and I got accepted into Ohio State. I only got a 23 on my ACT, but I did have a 3.7 GPA, and I took a lot of A.P. classes. I stayed the first quarter at the Ohio State-Lima Branch, and I am moving into my dorm in Columbus this Sunday. I only got a 3.4 the first quarter, probably from partying a little too much.

But, I was just wondering if anyone could help me out with some information. I was just curious as to where the best parties are located, where the best places to eat are, and the best places to meet new people are. I am living in Baker Hall East (South Campus). I know that South Campus is the part of campus that is stereotyped as the party area of campus. I am just looking for any information that will make my experience at Ohio State better and more enjoyable. Thanks for the help and I am proud to be a Buckeye!

So much for that coveted 3.4! :p

 

[FWBuckeye]

Sorry to bump this thread, but I figured this is the best thread to talk about going to Ohio State.

I graduated high school in 2008, and I got accepted into Ohio State. I only got a 23 on my ACT, but I did have a 3.7 GPA, and I took a lot of A.P. classes. I stayed the first quarter at the Ohio State-Lima Branch, and I am moving into my dorm in Columbus this Sunday. I only got a 3.4 the first quarter, probably from partying a little too much.

But, I was just wondering if anyone could help me out with some information. I was just curious as to where the best parties are located, where the best places to eat are, and the best places to meet new people are. I am living in Baker Hall East (South Campus). I know that South Campus is the part of campus that is stereotyped as the party area of campus. I am just looking for any information that will make my experience at Ohio State better and more enjoyable. Thanks for the help and I am proud to be a Buckeye!

As someone who just graduated in June, I have this advice for you. Enjoy every fucking second at that university. Enjoy the people, the parties, the football games, the beer pong games, the basketball games, the concerts, the campus. Do what you have to do to do well and graduate, but enjoy yourself. It's going to be a great time for you.

Best places to meet people are your dorm and classes. Get involved in whatever it is you want to get involved in. As far as best places to eat go, I'm a big fan of Raising Canes and Buckeye Donuts. Both are on High Street. Enjoy yourself!!!