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About Southern

Over its 125-year history, Southern has created an environment where you can be more yourself. By choosing Southern, you can discover your strengths, seize new career-focused opportunities, and establish strong bonds within the Southern community. Expect degree programs that prepare you for a career and for life. Close working relationships with faculty, and a staff that strives to support and promote student success. Expect to be more connected. More inspired. Expect more from a Southern education - it will help you be more than you ever imagined.

Stafford High School's Admissions Officer

Nicholas Gleifert

gleifertn1@southernct.edu

(203) 392-6477

Admission Considerations

Strong candidates for admission to Southern will have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, and a class rank in the top 50% of the graduating class.

Prior to enrollment, applicants must have graduated from an accredited secondary school or hold an official high school equivalency diploma.

The recommended secondary school preparation includes the following areas:

English	4 years
Mathematics	3 years
Natural Sciences	2 years
Social Sciences (including U.S. History	2 years

Two years of a modern language other than English are also recommended.

When reviewing applications, Southern considers the following information:

High school grades

Rigor of coursework, in the context of options at your school

Grades in any college or dual-credit courses

Information provided in your personal statement on the application

Test scores, if submitted, are never the sole or primary reason for an admission decision; they are always considered in contect and as supplemental information.

SCSU does not require letters of recommendation, but may request them when a student is appealing a denial.

Interviews may also be requested to obtain additional information or clarify details on application materials.

Southern Connecticut State University admits students of any age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, or non-disqualifying handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activity generally accorded or made available to students at the University.

Statistics

Percent of Freshman in each SAT Score Range

Evidence Based

Reading & Writing

Math

700 - 800	1%
600 - 699	13%
500 - 599	46%
400 - 499	36%
300 - 399	4%

700 - 800	1%
600 - 699	7%
500 - 599	42%
400 - 499	41%
300 - 399	9%

Incoming Freshman GPA Percentages

3.50 - 4.00	12%
3.25 - 3.49	14%
3.00 - 3.24	18%
2.50 - 2.99	33%
2.00 - 2.49	12%

Incoming Freshman Class Ranks

Top Tenth (10^th)	1%
Top Quarter	9%
Top Half	37%
Bottom Half	63%
Bottom Quarter	28%

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Stafford High School145 Orcuttville Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076 | Phone (860) 684-4233 | Fax (860) 684-0424

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Stafford High School

Stafford High School
145 Orcuttville Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076 | Phone (860) 684-4233 | Fax (860) 684-0424