Undergraduate Admissions

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Because our applicants come from a variety of backgrounds and have unique interests and goals, we carefully consider each component of the application during the admissions review process. We use this holistic approach to evaluate your ability to benefit from, and contribute to, the robust learning environment that McGhee offers, and the admission decision is based on a collective review of all of your application materials.

The following components are required for a complete application:

• Application Form. Completed application form submitted either online or in paper format.
• Résumé. A copy of your most recent résumé that details your work/volunteer experience and/or creative accomplishments.
• Autobiographical Statement. A typewritten statement of at least 350 words that describes anything about you that you think we should know.
• Letters of Recommendation. Two letters of recommendation are required. They may be from individuals who know you through academic, professional, or volunteer experience.
• Official Transcripts. If you have previously studied at the college level, one official transcript from each college or university attended. A transcript is considered official only when received by the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope. The Office of Admissions will review your application with unofficial copies of your transcripts, and if you are admitted, you must submit all official documents within your first semester of study. If you are admitted, you may also be required to submit an official high school transcript.

Please review the complete application instructions for additional details regarding these requirements.

THE ADMISSIONS REVIEW PROCESS

Successful McGhee students are proactive individuals who take meaningful roles in charting their educational and career plans and who demonstrate the characteristics and evidence of abilities that are likely to contribute to their success as undergraduate students at McGhee. The following are some general guidelines we consider as part of our evaluation process. If you feel you are unable to adequately convey information in any part of the application, we encourage you to meet with an Admissions Counselor to enhance our knowledge of your particular experiences.  

Reviewing your résumé allows us to understand more about the professional, personal, and/or volunteer experiences that may shape your educational and career goals and enrich the educational process. The accomplishments and responsibilities highlighted on your résumé may also serve as useful demonstration of your motivation, maturity, and focus.  

Through your autobiographical statement, we develop a better understanding of your background as well as your interests. We hope to understand what you have learned from your experiences and how you have arrived at this point of interest in applying to McGhee. The autobiographical statement is also a useful component to evaluate your writing ability and potential.  

Letters of recommendation provide us with a view of your skills and qualifications for college-level study through the perspective of individuals who know you through either professional or academic connections. These individuals should be able to comment on your ability to be successful at McGhee, so we encourage you to share some information about the McGhee Division with your recommendation providers so they can tailor their recommendations appropriately.  

For applicants who have previously studied at the college level, college transcripts are also reviewed for insight into past academic experiences. If you have any information you wish to bring to the attention of the Admission Committee that may be relevant to your academic history, including prior performance or a postponement of your education, you may include this information on a separate sheet.