Becoming Batten

As we break for the summer, the Batten Office of Admission reflects on this year’s events and provides tips to help you prepare for next year’s application cycle. 

Ready to take your first steps into the world of policy? Discover how the Bridge to Batten program can transform your journey with a dynamic CR/NC seminar, expert guidance from Batten faculty and staff, and continuous mentorship opportunities from current Batten students. Read on to hear from 2024 Teaching Fellow, Wyatt Carter, about what makes Bridge to Batten so special. 

With shopping carts open and course enrollment for the fall on your mind, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips and classes to consider as you prepare for application to the Batten School.

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. 

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.

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?”

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?”

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.