2008 Woodie Awards
Rejection rate highest ever
School admits better qualified students as apps continue to rise
Benjamin Pomerance
Issue date: 9/21/07 Section: News
Originally published: 9/20/07 at 6:37 PM EST
Last update: 9/20/07 at 9:30 PM EST
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"We have a freshman class that is smaller than before, but one that is also more selective and diverse than before," Higgins said. "No matter what criteria you use, the point is clear: SUNY Plattsburgh's fall 2007 class is by far the strongest of any in its recent history."
Still, PSUC's administration has no plans to rest on the laurels of its recent success. Open season on recruitment has already begun, and Ettling hopes to parlay the strength of this year's freshman class into an even greater number of applications for the coming year.
"We have a good thing happening here," the visibly proud president said, "and we want to keep making it better. I can promise you that we aren't letting any grass grow under our feet. We want to spread the word that Plattsburgh is a good place to go, that quality students come here and that this institution turns out productive and successful members of society."
According to Higgins, the secret to campus success lies in the students who are already here.
"Spread the word," Higgins said. "If you like this institution, pass that along. Tell people that this place deserves more credit than it often receives, and show them the numbers we now have to back that up." He stopped abruptly, a declaration of a bright future teetering on the tip of his tongue. "That's what we need - quality students of today bringing in the quality students of tomorrow."
Still, PSUC's administration has no plans to rest on the laurels of its recent success. Open season on recruitment has already begun, and Ettling hopes to parlay the strength of this year's freshman class into an even greater number of applications for the coming year.
"We have a good thing happening here," the visibly proud president said, "and we want to keep making it better. I can promise you that we aren't letting any grass grow under our feet. We want to spread the word that Plattsburgh is a good place to go, that quality students come here and that this institution turns out productive and successful members of society."
According to Higgins, the secret to campus success lies in the students who are already here.
"Spread the word," Higgins said. "If you like this institution, pass that along. Tell people that this place deserves more credit than it often receives, and show them the numbers we now have to back that up." He stopped abruptly, a declaration of a bright future teetering on the tip of his tongue. "That's what we need - quality students of today bringing in the quality students of tomorrow."
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