A: There is no “typical” Moravian student.
We strive for a variety of students with different backgrounds, talents,
and interests. We at Moravian believe that a diverse student body provides
an atmosphere geared toward achieving a well-rounded education.
A: While the campus visit is not a mandatory component
of the admission process, it is best advised to visit not only Moravian’s
campus, but the campus of any institution you are interested in attending.
A campus visit will allow you to assess whether or not you’re
comfortable with the location, facilities, and people you will be immersed
in for the next four years.
A: We operate similarly to most small, selective liberal
arts colleges. Aside from the basic criterion, the admission staff looks
for clues that you are willing to be challenged, interested in participating
in college activities, and able to contribute a talent or skill to the
community. Our application and admission pamphlets provide more specific
information about various documents and credentials that need to be
submitted.
A: Standardized tests are helpful in predicting an individual’s
initial success in college. However, test scores are not the primary
concern of our admission staff. Our admission counselors give more consideration
to your grades, consistency of your academic performance, and the level
of difficulty of the courses you have taken in high school. The admission
staff also assesses your involvement in high school – the range
of activities you have chosen to be involved in and the consistency
of your participation in those activities throughout high school.
A: Most of the students who apply to Moravian meet our
basic requirements. Our applicants have done their research and are
aware of our requirements and expectations. This only makes the admission
staff members’ jobs more difficult. Our selection committee is
composed of eight individuals. Each member of the committee reads a
portion of the application pool. The individual makes a decision on
the application. The committee then meets to discuss and evaluate all
of the applications with the initial reader leading the discussion on
each application. Some decisions take two minutes others take two days.
If necessary, a formal vote is tallied.
