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now accepting exceptional freshmen! By dolly omiya Front: Katie Spieler and Angelica Lao; Back: Martin Nguyen, Kana Leia Veney and Scott Yabui It’s true. For the first time since its founding in 1949, the Shidler College of Business has opened its doors to accept freshmen. The new Freshman Direct Admit Program (DAP) celebrated a successful launch this fall with its first class of students. “We are looking for high achieving high school seniors who plan to major in business,” says Irene Galinato, Freshman DAP coordinator and advisor. “Those who were admitted into the DAP program are currently enrolled in courses together, and have access to many opportunities that are only available to upperclassmen enrolled at the Shidler College of Business, including upper division business courses, student clubs, academic advising, mentoring, scholarships and College events.” “This freshman class earned an average high school GPA between 3.5 – 4.0, SAT test scores between 1800 – 1900, and ACT test scores ranging from the mid- to high-20’s in each section,” explained Galinato. “This is an exceptional group of students from public and private high schools throughout Hawai‘i and the U.S. mainland.” According to Galinato, more than half of these students have already earned college credits through Advanced Placement exams or have attended classes at a college or university while still attending high school. 4
To celebrate the start of the fall 2012 semester, students of the College's first Shidler Freshman Direct Admit Program attended a Welcome Reception in the Shidler courtyard. Students and parents were able to meet and mingle with College faculty, advisors and current business students. These freshmen arrived prepared for college life and have successfully begun their journey of self discovery and intellectual growth at the Shidler College. Michaela Kamemoto, a freshman from a private school in Honolulu, applied for and was accepted at other colleges but chose Shidler because she wanted to major in business at an internationally-focused school. “I’m currently a marketing major, but I would like to graduate with a dual major in marketing and international business,” says Kamemoto. “I’m not “When I received the yet sure what career letter saying that I had path I’ll take, but I know been accepted, I didn't that I would like to work internationally!” realize how exclusive this Raised on the program was. I am very neighbor islands, honored to be part of such Joseph Campbell looked at other an academically motivated universities with group of scholars.” business programs, but - Kana Leia Veney decided that Shidler was the one. According to Campbell, Shidler has a much better business program, and was much closer to his hometown of Kona, Hawai‘i. “I chose to enroll at Shidler because of its excellent national academic ranking and I knew the prospect of getting in early as a freshman would provide me with more opportunities,” he said. “ I am planning on majoring in human resources and management.” Her name may sound local and she may look local, but Kana Leia Veney grew up in Nebraska. “I have family here and have visited Hawai‘i every year since I was a child. I’ve always wanted to live in Hawai‘i at some point in my life, and college seemed like the perfect opportunity to move here.” Veney chose Shidler over the University of Nebraska, University of Colorado-Boulder and the Air Force Academy. “When I received the letter saying that I had been accepted, I didn't realize how exclusive this program was. I am very honored to be part of such an academically motivated group of scholars.” Veney has not decided on her major but would like her studies to have an international focus. She would like to study abroad in Asia, and eventually intern at an international corporation. “We didn’t know what to expect with this first freshman class and we were overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of this group,” says Galinato. “Yes, we want high achievers, but we also want students with leadership qualities, a commitment to serve the community and good business acumen,” says Galinato. “This first class of freshmen students met all of our expectations and much more.” Benefits of being a SHIDLER FRESHMAN Direct admit STUDENT • Gain a head start on business courses at the College. • Eligibility for DAP and other Shidler scholarships. • Access to the Shidler network through lectures, events, and mixers with business professionals. • Opportunity to join student clubs and other business organizations. • Join an exceptional cohort of incoming business students. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for the Direct Admit Program students must apply to UH Mānoa through the Office of Admissions by MARCH 1, 2013. Students must indicate “Pre-business” on their applications. SCHOLARSHIPS: DAP students will automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship upon enrollment. Additional scholarships are available through the UH STAR System (www.star.hawaii. edu/scholarship). Deadline for UH STAR applications for fall 2013 is February 15. www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 5
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