Becoming Batten Admissions & Aid Admissions Blog November 9, 2023 Application, Policy Minor, Admissions, New Student, Essays, Personal Statement, Recommendations, BA, Accelerated MPP Mega-post of Undergraduate Application Resources! Applications to all Batten programs, including the Accelerated MPP, BA in Public Policy & Leadership, and Public Policy & Leadership Minor, are now open! To help with the application process the Batten Admissions team has compiled a variety of resources to review before getting started. Read More November 8, 2023 Application, Policy Minor, Admissions, Essays, Personal Statement, Recommendations, Batten Ambassadors, BA, Accelerated MPP 9 Batten Application Tips from Students and the Admissions Team Applications for Batten’s graduate and undergraduate programs are open, so we asked the Batten admissions team and current Batten students for tips to help you present your most compelling case for admission. Read More November 8, 2023 Application, Admissions, Accelerated MPP What We Look For In An Accelerated MPP Application With applications for Batten’s graduate programs now open, the Admissions team decided to answer the most frequently asked question in advising appointments: “How do I get into the Batten Accelerated MPP program?” Read More November 8, 2023 Application, Policy Minor, Admissions, BA What We Look For In An Undergraduate Application With applications for Batten’s undergraduate programs opening in a few weeks, the Admissions team decided to answer the most frequently asked question in advising appointments: “How do I get in?” Read More November 8, 2023 Application, Policy Minor, Admissions, Essays, Personal Statement, Batten Ambassadors, BA, Accelerated MPP 5 Essay Tips from a Batten Ambassador Want to get some insider tips on what we're looking for in an application essay? Get the inside scoop here from the Batten Admissions team. Read More November 8, 2023 Application, Admissions, Recommendations, BA, Accelerated MPP Maximizing Your Recommendations This year, all recommendations for applicants to our Accelerated MPP and BA programs will be submitted using a recommendation form. Read on for tips to ensure your recommenders showcase your strengths and abilities in the strongest possible way! Read More November 8, 2023 Application, Policy Minor, Admissions, BA, Accelerated MPP Common Application Misconceptions As we shift into application mode, the Admissions team is addressing some of the top misconceptions we hear in advising appointments. As you prepare to apply to the Batten School, be sure to avoid these common traps–and don’t take yourself out of the running unnecessarily! Read More October 31, 2023 Alumni, Student Life, Batten Ambassadors, BA Why Did I Choose Batten? One question our current students frequently get asked is what sets Batten apart. Recent Lead Ambassador R.J. Rhodes sat down with a fellow Batten alumnus to share why they chose the Batten School. Read on to learn more. Read More October 23, 2023 SE Minor, Policy Minor, New Student, BA, Accelerated MPP What Should I Take This Spring It’s that time again! With course enrollment for the spring on your mind, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips and classes to consider as you prepare for application to the Batten School. Read More October 18, 2023 Alumni, MPP, Student Life, Batten Ambassadors, Accelerated MPP Why Did I Choose Batten, Part 2 One question our current students frequently get asked is what sets Batten apart. Recent alumni RJ Rhodes sat down with a few of Batten’s current MPP students to ask them why they chose the Batten School. Read on to learn more. Read More October 4, 2023 New Student, Student Life, Batten Ambassadors, BA One Month In: Life at Batten Interested in an early perspective on the Batten experience? Hear from third-year BA and Lead Ambassador, Wyatt Carter as he discusses life at Batten. Read on to learn about the classes he’s enrolled in, finding community with his peers, and juggling outside commitments with a full course schedule. Read More October 4, 2023 MPP, Student Life, Batten Ambassadors, BA, Accelerated MPP Meet Our Batten Lead Ambassadors Meet our dynamic team of Lead Ambassadors to learn all about their Batten experience. Each Ambassador brings a unique perspective on life at Batten, and you will see them at many of our events throughout the year. Read on to meet our undergrad and postgrad Lead Ambassadors! Read More Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Next page Next › Categories New Student(13) Tuition and Financial Aid (1)Curriculum(32) Personal Statement(3) Policy Minor(37) Accelerated MPP(56) Faculty(2) SE Minor(19) Student Life(36) Events(11) Career Outcomes(8) Alumni(6) Batten Ambassadors(28) Study Abroad (1)MPP(39) Admissions(44) BA(60) Recommendations(11) Application(31) Essays(8) Meet the Admissions Team Connect With Us! Applying to Batten View All