WELCOME TO CONVERSE! CONVERSE CORE VALUES. Excellence. Integrity. Exploration. Diversity. Respect. Community. Progress

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1 CONVERSE ADVANTAGE

2 CONVERSE CORE VALUES Excellence Integrity Exploration Diversity Respect Community Progress WELCOME TO CONVERSE! We are excited about your interest in Converse College and we cannot wait to meet you! Converse is a dynamic learning environment that fosters creativity and encourages you to take the lead. From our personal approach through the admissions process to helping you move in to your dorm on Move In Day, we take pride in knowing your name and helping you be extraordinary. So now it's your turn. Sign up for a visit to Converse where you will get to see campus, taste our food and hear from our professors. Who knows? You might get to sit in on a Beatles class or learn about the economics and psychology of Harry Potter.

3 RANKED No. 3 GREAT SCHOOLS AT GREAT PRICES WHY CONSIDER A WOMEN S COLLEGE? Our students see results! As a women s college, Converse can provide a better educational experience, better opportunities and better outcomes a private school education at a public school price. DID YOU KNOW? Converse 10% scored in the top of colleges in the nation for enriching educational experiences 61% of Converse seniors evaluate their entire educational experience as excellent, which is nearly twice the national average Graduates of women s colleges are twice as likely as female graduates of co-ed institutions to earn advanced degrees, attend medical school, be involved in philanthropic activities, advance to higher positions in their careers and earn high incomes Converse students are as likely to discuss their career plans with faculty, study abroad and study a foreign language as students at other colleges LEARN MORE AT STUDENTS ENROLLED IN WOMEN S COLLEGES ARE MORE LIKELY TO PURSUE STUDY IN TRADITIONALLY MALE DISCIPLINES LIKE ECONOMICS, MATH, AND LIFE SCIENCES THAN WOMEN WHO STUDY AT CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS converse.edu/converseadvantage 1,244 TOTAL ENROLLMENT 797 UNDERGRADUATE 447 GRADUATE 30 STATES & 8 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 94% OF CONVERSE GRADUATES COMPLETE THEIR DEGREE IN FOUR YEARS.

4 DISTINCTLY CONVERSE The Southeast s only undergraduate program in Art Therapy South Carolina s only undergraduate program in Deaf Education South Carolina s only BFA in Creative and Professional Writing One of two Colleges in South Carolina offering a BM in Music Therapy One of the first accredited undergraduate institutions in the nation to offer a Genetic Counseling track as a part of the Biology or Biochemistry major The first women's college in the U.S. named an All-Steinway school. CONVERSE MAJORS Accounting Art Art Education Art History Art Therapy Studio Art Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Economics Finance Human Resource Management International Business Marketing Sports Management Chemistry Creative and Professional Writing Economics Education Art Education Early Childhood Elementary Learning Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities Music Education (choral and instrumental) Comprehensive Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing English Creative Writing Concentration German Studies Healthcare Administration History Individualized Major Interior Design Mathematics Medical Technology Music Music- General Composition Music Education Music Therapy Performance Contemporary Music (Media Applications) Musical Theatre Philosophy Politics Psychology Religion Spanish Theatre and more than 20 minors! LEARN MORE AT converse.edu/majors

5 Big Sis/Lil Sis 125 YEARS OF TRADITION Converse is rich in tradition traditions which create close friendships among students and instill a sense of campus pride. With more than 60 organizations to join and countless traditions and events to be a part of, you can make your mark on campus and the community while having fun! Pink Panthers vs. Red Devils: Did you know? Students who graduate on odd years are called Red Devils, while even-year graduates are Pink Panthers. Since 1974, this friendly rivalry between Pink Panthers and Red Devils is another way to show your Converse pride Week 1889 Week: To commemorate Converse College s first academic term in 1889, we celebrate with a week of friendly competition and school spirit. Classes band together to compete for the coveted 1889 Spirit Cup! May Day: Every spring, students nominate peers who excel in scholarship, leadership, service and character for May Court. This long-standing tradition has evolved to become a meaningful celebration of Converse women whose lives exemplify the core values we hold dear. May Day Converse Ring Ceremony: During the Spring celebration, upperclass students are presented with their class ring by the president of the college. LEARN MORE AT converse.edu/campuslife Converse Ring Ceremony

6 GREAT SCHOOL, GREAT PRICE Rated a Best Value in the South SCHOLARSHIPS OUT OF STATE Students who reside outside of South Carolina and who have a 1000 SAT, equivalent ACT, or better will receive a $1000 scholarship. IN STATE South Carolina residents who meet the criteria for Life or Palmetto Fellows will receive a $1000 scholarship Tuition $ 17,000 Room and Board $ 10,300 $ 27,300* *Before financial aid and scholarships; subject to change ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS In addition to in-state or out-of-state awards, Endowed Academic Scholarships may be offered to students on their Letter of Admission. These awards range in value based on students academic profiles. CONVERSE SCHOLARS DAY Admitted students with strong academic profiles will be invited to attend these events. In addition to meeting top faculty and other Converse Scholars, participants may receive additional endowed academic scholarships in varying amounts, including full tuition and full comprehensive scholarships. These scholarships are awarded based on a faculty or staff interview as well as the student's merit, extra-curricular activities and community involvement. ATHLETIC Converse student athletes are eligible for athletic scholarships in each of our NCAA Division II sports and IHSA Equestrian. If you are interested in playing a sport, you may fill out a form on govalkyries.com for a coach to contact you. PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS Students interested in studying art, dance, music, musical theatre and theatre at Converse can complete an audition or portolio review to potentially qualify for talent scholarships in your area of study.

7 YOUR NEXT STEPS Wondering what to do now? Take a look at Your Next Steps below to keep you on track until it is time to apply. Fall of Junior Year: Visit Converse Sign up for an individual campus visit where you can sit in on a class, meet current students and faculty, and take a tour of campus. Visit converse.edu/visitus for more information. Spring of Junior Year: Attend Spring Open House Attend our Spring Open House in April, which will showcase Converse and give you valuable information about the college application process. Find out the latest information about the Spring Open House at converse.edu/previewdays. September 1 of Senior Year: Apply to Converse Our application process opens September 1, and we encourage prospective students to apply early for optimal scholarship consideration. The best part about applying to Converse? Our application is free! Visit converse.edu/applyonline. COME VISIT! $200 TRAVEL VOUCHER We think your visit to Converse is so important, we ll help you offset the cost to get here. Our travel voucher program reimburses you up to $200 in mileage, lodging and/or airfare. So, what are you waiting for? Schedule your visit today! VISIT CONVERSE! converse.edu/visitus converse.edu/ TravelVoucher

8 MOLDING LEADERS: LEADERSHIP CONVERSE Leadership Converse is a leadership program for rising high school junior and senior females, held at Converse each summer. At Leadership Converse, students are taught that leadership is a process where individuals or groups can work together to create positive, sustainable change for others. We invite students who are active in their communities or in leadership roles, have a passion for helping others, and who have a vision for positive change to apply to this exciting program! LEARN MORE AT converse.edu/leadershipconverse Positive Sustainable Change Become a social media butterfly and join the CONVERSEation by using #conversecollege. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Voice. Value. Vision. Join the CONVERSEation! converse.edu/followus