Admissions https://batten.virginia.edu/ en Mega-post of Undergraduate Application Resources! https://batten.virginia.edu/mega-post-undergraduate-application-resources <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Mega-post of Undergraduate Application Resources!</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/731" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">eburks-parra</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:52</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">November 9, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-11-09T15:52:04Z">2023-11-09</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>Now that apps are open to the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/applying-graduate-programs/applying-accelerated-master-public-policy">Accelerated MPP</a>, <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/applying-undergraduate-programs/applying-bachelor-arts-public-policy">Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy &amp; Leadership</a>, and <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/applying-undergraduate-programs/applying-minor-public-policy-and">Public Policy &amp; Leadership Minor</a> for entry into Batten in Fall 2024, here is a comprehensive list of resources to help you prepare the strongest possible application. </p> <p>A great place to begin is with application walkthroughs. Below are step-by-step guides to starting an application and navigating the admissions portal.   </p> <ul><li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xvpx7ss9uucaxveqzorhy/BA-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=vdmo3d2ohguw73cu3zbgrk8bm&amp;dl=0">BA Application Walkthrough</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/stldaszdo55oivunstawn/Accelerated-MPP-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=70gw0qliir8lbpg369p8k408n&amp;dl=0">Accelerated MPP Application Walkthrough</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nbghfkh9emnf1661wudmd/Minor-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=sgf5q0k59eob20cr2m682c9dt&amp;dl=0">Minor Application Walkthrough</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mavz610opmihhw2a846qc/MPP-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=efd9r383afzrpi6kl5dqhiu0h&amp;dl=0">Master of Public Policy Application Walkthrough</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zg21m779f5l8f68z7antn/Certificate-in-Public-Policy-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=ahkrokeiqcscfurpl7h5muk5t&amp;dl=0">Certificate in Public Policy Application Walkthrough</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d29ach0ngzel6a1qs4cos/Certificate-in-Public-Leadership-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=o8zzke7p3xd3fv9mo99n2d1mx&amp;dl=0">Certificate in Public Leadership Application Walkthrough</a></p> </li> </ul><p> </p> <p>As you begin to craft your application, check out what the admissions committee is focused on in its review. Be sure to avoid common misconceptions so you don’t take yourself out of the running unnecessarily! </p> <ul><li> <p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/what-we-look-undergraduate-application">What We Look For In An Undergraduate Application</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/what-we-look-accelerated-mpp-application">What We Look For In An Accelerated MPP Application</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/DttyLArX6sg?si=YAQEd1Ih0sO-z8TW">Tips for Applying to Batten</a>  </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/common-application-misconceptions">Common Application Misconceptions</a> </p> </li> </ul><p> </p> <p>The UVA Career Center is a wonderful resource as you are preparing your resume and other materials. If you have quick questions, we recommend you take advantage of <a href="https://career.virginia.edu/LocationsHours">drop-in advising</a>! You can also schedule <a href="https://virginia.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments">one-on-one appointments</a> for more in-depth review of any of your materials, as well as use the online resume review tool <a href="https://career.virginia.edu/Students/Prepare/Resumes">VMock</a>. The UVA Career Center is the best source of information on format, length, and the types of content you should choose to highlight in your resume. The Admissions team does not have a preference on length or format, so be sure to consult the experts! </p> <p>A major portion of your application are your essay(s): your chance to tell us in your own words about your interests in policy and your desire to be at Batten. Make sure your essays are personal, and not simply written in a way that you think would make you a strong candidate. Be sure to check out <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/5-essay-tips-batten-ambassador">tips from our Batten Ambassadors</a> and the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/9-batten-application-tips-students-and-admissions-team">Admissions team</a>. </p> <p>The final component of the application for BA and Accelerated MPP applicants are recommendations. (The Minor does not require recommendations.) Our goal through your recommendations is to learn more about you as a student and leader prepared to make an impact. Strive for balance (we suggest one “academic” and one “other”), in addition to selecting recommenders who can fill in gaps in your application materials or otherwise highlight your strengths. For more advice, read this post about <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/maximizing-your-recommendations-0">maximizing your recommendations</a>!  </p> <p>Still have questions or want feedback on your application materials? Sign up for our <a href="https://uvabatten.tfaforms.net/forms/view/217939?tfa_19=a8VDm0000008WtHMAU">Application Workshop</a> on November 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM or attend drop-in on open office hours with an Ambassador on Fridays 2:00-4:00 PM in Garrett Hall Room 203 through December 8. We’ll also provide opportunities for 1:1 assistance virtually or over email throughout Winter Break… keep an eye out for these and other application resources in our weekly newsletter in the coming weeks! </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-social-media-share field--type-social-media field--label-above field--item wrapper-main-content row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--social-sharing-block.html.twig * block--social-media.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="block"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'social_media_links' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/social_media/templates/social-media-links.html.twig' --> <div class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class=""> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/561/feed&amp;title=[current-pagrandome:title]&amp;image=[og:image]" title="Facebook"> <img 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field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/596" hreflang="en">New Student</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/546" hreflang="en">Essays</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/551" hreflang="en">Personal Statement</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/556" hreflang="en">Recommendations</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:52:04 +0000 eburks-parra 32056 at https://batten.virginia.edu Tips for Postgraduate MPP Applicants https://batten.virginia.edu/tips-postgraduate-mpp-applicants <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Tips for Postgraduate MPP Applicants</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Tue, 08/29/2023 - 14:59</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">September 1, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-09-01T13:17:38Z">2023-09-01</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>To our prospective applicants for the Batten School’s MPP Class of 2026: Welcome! You are on this page because you are at least considering whether to apply to our program. It’s an exciting pursuit, though I understand how daunting it can feel at times, particularly when you are considering multiple programs and balancing the other needs of work, school, and life in general. My hope is that this post will provide some clarity and a few useful tips as you begin the application process. And as always, we are here to provide whatever additional support is needed as you go forward.  </p> <p>One of the questions I most often receive is some version of <em>What do you look for in an applicant</em>? or <em>What can I do to make my application as strong as possible?</em> It’s a good and important question. And you may have heard a variety of answers. My best response to these questions can be distilled into three points:  </p> <ul><li> <p>First, get to know the school and the program, then tell them why you’d be a valuable member of that community. Even within the network of policy schools, every program is unique in its own way. Ours is certainly different. Notice that I didn’t say it’s <em>better</em> – that’s up to you to decide. I’m here at Batten because I sincerely believe in its mission. But you have to find the program (or programs) that speak to you. Our mission is to teach and train the next generation of consequential policy leaders. We are the only school that explicitly integrates leadership with policy, and policy with leadership. For us, this isn’t just a two-year program. We’re looking to build a lifelong community of individuals who will change the world. So when we review an application, we’re looking for people who understand what it is we’re trying to do and desire to be a part of it. </p> </li> <li> <p>Second, answer the essay questions as they’re written. This may seem self-evident, but it’s not uncommon to see applicants cut and paste the same essay from a different application….and forget to change the school’s name! I get it – essays take a lot of time and mental energy. But schools ask questions specifically because they are trying to draw out evidence of things that matter to their program. If you answer essay questions directly – even if not perfectly – schools will have the best chance to consider your contribution to their community. </p> </li> <li> <p>Finally, remember that you are the asset, not the school. While I appreciate the question of how to build the strongest possible application for Batten, I think the better question to ask is <em>What’s the best program for me and my future aspirations</em>? There are so many outstanding programs out there. Find the one that is best for you. If it’s Batten, we will humbly accept the application. But you’ve worked very hard to get to the position to apply to graduate school, and chances are you have much to offer to these programs. Please don’t forget that – you’ve earned it! </p> </li> </ul><p>Between now and whatever application deadline you choose (November 15, January 19, or March 29), we are here to help. So if you have any additional questions on the application, or need more information and insights about our program, our school, and our university, please do not hesitate to ask. I offer <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F">daily virtual appointments</a>, and we are offering an in-person MPP Open House in Charlottesville on Saturday, October 28 that might help guide your graduate school search. Registration for our Open House will open soon. I wish you the very best on your search, and hope to see many of you here at UVA next fall! </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <div class="field 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field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/581" hreflang="en">MPP</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/546" hreflang="en">Essays</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/556" hreflang="en">Recommendations</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:59:46 +0000 cleistensnider 31756 at https://batten.virginia.edu Connect with the Admissions Team This Fall https://batten.virginia.edu/connect-admissions-team-fall <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Connect with the Admissions Team This Fall</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 08/16/2023 - 13:55</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">August 16, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-08-16T15:31:46Z">2023-08-16</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>With summer break coming to a close, the Admissions team is busy preparing for the fall semester. We are excited to offer some great ways to connect with our team in-person and virtually, no matter where you are. Before we outline the different ways for you to visit Batten, we will introduce ourselves.</p> <h4 class="text-align-center">Meet the Admissions Team</h4></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1660750713/Batten%20Website%20Master/2022-08/Jeffrey_Chidester_H_0.jpg" width="1070" height="770" alt="headshot of Jeff Chidester" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/jeff-chidester"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Jeff Chidester</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> is the Executive Director of External Affairs, where he oversees admissions, strategic partnerships, and the broader external affairs portfolio. He is the main admissions contact for the postgraduate </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-public-policy"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Master of Public Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>,<span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/dual-degrees"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>five graduate dual degree</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> programs, and <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/graduate-certificates">two graduate certificates</a>. From 2003 to 2016, he held various posts at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, most recently as Director of Policy. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Grove City College (Pa.), an M.A. in International History from the London School of Economics, an M.A. in Politics from the University of Virginia, and an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is currently completing his Ed.D. in Higher Ed Leadership from UVA. He is the co-author of The Reagan Years (2005) and At Reagan’s Side (Rowman &amp; Littlefield, 2009), and co-editor of Reagan in a World Transformed, 1981-2014 (Harvard University Press, 2014) and Crucible: The President’s First Year (UVA Press, 2018). </span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1660750778/Batten%20Website%20Master/2022-08/Anne_Carter_Mulligan_H.jpg" width="1036" height="691" alt="headshot of Anne Carter Mulligan" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/anne-carter-mulligan"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Anne Carter Mulligan</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> joined Batten in January 2019 as Director of Undergraduate Admissions.  She is the main admissions contact for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelor of Arts of Public Policy and Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Accelerated Master of Public Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> programs, but she is happy to talk about our two minor programs as well. She is a 2012 recipient of the Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award, the highest honor staff receive for their dedicated service to the University. Born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a B.A. in English from Virginia Tech and M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from UVA, Anne has equal affinity for each alma mater… except during football season.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-08/IMG_7644.jpg" width="739" height="924" alt="Headshot of Estrella Burks-Parra" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/estrella-burks-parra">Estrella Burks-Parra</a> is the Admissions Coordinator handling many admission operations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including planning recruitment events and prospective student visits. She is the main admissions contact for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Public Policy and Leadership Minor</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship">Social Entrepreneurship Minor</a> but is happy to talk about any of Batten's programs. Born and raised in Southern California, Estrella is a recent graduate of Washington and Lee University where she majored in politics and theatre, with a law, justice and society minor.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4 class="text-align-center"><span><span><span><span><span>Visiting Batten</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>One of the best ways to experience our programs and community is to visit the Batten School. Below are different resources for you to visit our school, including a number of ways to connect with our office virtually. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>If you are a current UVA student</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, you can experience Batten even before you apply! Throughout the fall, we host many different admissions events and information sessions, including a </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp&amp;invite=g29gbtdgj342e9nwcy1yc9mck5p4uejz6y1cup5sduufwjmedgdv"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Chattin’ with Batten</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> meet and greet on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 and regular program information sessions throughout the Fall. If you have a quick question, you are welcome to drop by our weekly Friday Open Office Hours in Garrett Hall room 203 from 2-4 PM beginning 9/1, but if you seek a more individualized or in-depth conversation, we encourage you to </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>make a virtual appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> with Anne or Estrella. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Another great way to see if Batten is a good fit is to take a Batten class before applying! While students interested in our Bachelor of Arts program have to take LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy as a prerequisite, there are additional options for students interested in our other programs. If you are considering the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Social Entrepreneurship</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> minor, you could take LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (a required course) before taking ENTP 1010: Start-Up. If you are looking at either the BA or Minor in Public Policy and Leadership, there are a number of </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/open-batten-courses-fall-2023"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>open electives or special topics courses</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> this fall that would allow you to explore a more discreet policy issue. Finally, later this semester, there will be additional opportunities to connect with our Batten Ambassadors, current Batten students who want to share more about their experiences with prospective students.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>If you are interested in our traditional two-year Master of Public Policy program</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, we have several ways to connect with our team. First, Jeff offers <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F">daily virtually appointments</a> (all in Eastern Time); if you cannot find a time that works for you, please email him at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jchidester@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>jchidester@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to set up an appointment that works with your schedule. Second, we offer a number of </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/school/events"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>events throughout the year</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> (both virtual and in-person) as a school and an admissions office. We encourage you to attend any and all events that are of interest to you, including events led by our faculty! Please mark your calendars for our annual Fall MPP Open House on October 28 (registration link to be distributed shortly!).</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Can’t make the Open House but still want to spend a day in the life of a Batten student? You can email Estrella Burks-Parra (</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:crl4sn@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>scg5zk@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>) to set up a personalized weekday visit of Batten, including sitting in a class! Additionally, we will be on the road some this fall, so keep an eye out on your email for an announcement of when we may be near your hometown!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> or review our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/faqs"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>FAQs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. And, if you do not currently receive our emails, be sure to fill out our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://uvabatten.tfaforms.net/217825"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>quick interest form</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to begin receiving regular emails from our team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * 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'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/611" hreflang="en">Events</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div 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field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">June 14, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-06-14T20:20:49Z">2023-06-14</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Congratulations on your decision to join the Cavalier community! The University of Virginia is home to many amazing academic and extracurricular opportunities, and it can be overwhelming figuring out where to start. As summer orientation gets underway and you prepare in earnest for your transition to college, the Batten Admissions team is offering advice on how to make the most of your first–and every!–semester at UVA.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>CLASSES</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>With the entire UVA course catalog open to you, there is an endless combination of classes to take. We encourage students to explore disciplines broadly in their first two years. Have you always been curious about understanding societies and how they function? Try a sociology course! Curious about evolving gender and sexual dynamics? Consider a women and gender studies class! Wish you knew how to code? Try your hand at a computer science course! You never know what will click for you until you try it, so use your general education requirements–and UVA’s strong foundation in the liberal arts–to push boundaries and explore new fields. Get to know your TAs and professors in your first semester; not only are they great resources as you explore different programs and opportunities, but they will also be excellent academic mentors over your next four years. Other resources to consult are your orientation leader and </span></span></span><span><a href="https://advising.virginia.edu/resources/association-deans-in-the-college-of-arts-sciences/"><strong><span><span><span>association dean</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, so don’t hesitate to ask for recommendations! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>While you are exploring your academic interests, be sure to knock out the prerequisite courses for any majors or minors that speak to you. Batten has only a small handful of requirements, and most are common prerequisites for other programs and/or fulfill general education requirements. Students interested in our Accelerated MPP program must take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and a calculus-based math, while students interested in our undergraduate programs must take microeconomics (ECON 2010), social psychology (PSYC 2600 or LPPL 2600), and LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy (for the BA program only). Finally, if you are considering the Social Entrepreneurship minor, be sure to enroll in ENTP 1010: Start-ups.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>If you are undecided on a major (which is reasonable and appropriate at this point in your college career!), consider trying out a Batten class to see if it could be a good fit. One great option is LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership, an excellent course to help you transition to college. Check back here in the coming weeks for a full list of open Batten courses with available seats!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>EXTRACURRICULARS</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>While academics are a critical piece of your college experience, take time to explore outside the classroom too! The Student Engagement team has amazing </span></span></span><span><a href="https://studentengagement.virginia.edu/getting-involved-uva"><strong><span><span><span>tips for getting involved</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> and finding community at UVA and in Charlottesville. Their website lists all the CIOs and leadership opportunities you can start exploring as early as the Activity Fair during Wahoo Welcome in August. Additionally, you can check out resources and opportunities from </span></span></span><span><a href="https://publicservice.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>UVA Public Service</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> if you want to pursue community service or activism. For example, organizations like </span></span></span><span><a href="https://www.madisonhouse.org/home/"><strong><span><span><span>Madison House</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> or the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> are great places for volunteering and service. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>We recommend that you get involved in things that interest you or which you are passionate about, not necessarily what you think an admissions officer wants to see. Whether you join club soccer, a debate team, or lead the social committee of the coloring club, find opportunities to challenge yourself mentally, physically, socially, or personally. Although leadership is an important component of our </span></span></span><span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten"><strong><span><span><span>application</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> evaluation process, there is no expectation that you will immediately take on leadership roles on Grounds. Take your time to grow the breadth and depth of your involvement through volunteering, student organizations, internships, research, jobs, and more!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>ACADEMIC SUPPORT</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>There are many academic resources at UVA to help you thrive and grow as a student. </span></span></span><span><a href="https://advising.virginia.edu/resources/association-deans-in-the-college-of-arts-sciences/"><strong><span><span><span>Association deans</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> provide academic advising and can point you towards additional support where needed. Consider consulting the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://writingrhetoric.as.virginia.edu/welcome-writing-center"><strong><span><span><span>Writing Center</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> to help structure and revise your writing assignments. The libraries on Grounds provide additional </span></span></span><span><a href="https://www.library.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>services</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, including data management and resource navigation. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>As you make connections between what you are studying and internships or employment, consider utilizing the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://career.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>UVA Career Center</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>. Whether it's figuring out what you really want to do, choosing your major, gaining work experience, or prepping for that first interview, there are a number of ways to connect, including drop-ins in 15|15 and Clemons Library, in-person and virtual appointments, and different </span></span></span><span><a href="https://career.virginia.edu/Students/Connect/Career%20Community%20Newsletter%20Sign-Up"><strong><span><span><span>newsletters</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> you can sign up for–including the Public Service and Government newsletter for students interested in Batten! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Finally, be sure to utilize resources and centers which support different facets of your student identity, including resources for </span></span></span><span><a href="https://access.odos.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>first-generation and low-income college students</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://oaaa.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>Office of African and African American Affairs</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://multicultural.virginia.edu/multicultural-student-center"><strong><span><span><span>Multicultural Student Center</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> (MSC), the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://studentaffairs.virginia.edu/subsite/multicultural/centers/latinx-student-center"><strong><span><span><span>Latinx Student Center</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://lgbtq.virginia.edu/lgbtq-center"><strong><span><span><span>LGBTQ Center</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, and the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://studentaffairs.virginia.edu/subsite/multicultural/centers/interfaith-student-center-ifsc"><strong><span><span><span>Interfaith Student Center</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> (IFSC)!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>MORE ABOUT BATTEN</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>A frequent question we receive is “What is Batten and what can I do now to get involved?” The </span></span></span><span><a href="http://batten.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>Batten School</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> is one of twelve schools at UVA and just one way to study public policy (other options include </span></span></span><span><a href="https://ppl.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>PPL</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, </span></span></span><span><a href="https://pst.as.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>PST</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span>, and majors in the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://politics.virginia.edu/"><strong><span><span><span>Politics</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> department). Our programs have an interdisciplinary focus that integrates multiple lenses and perspectives—from the economic and political to the psychological and cultural—to equip you with practical skills to lead the world towards positive, lasting change. If you are interested in becoming an ethical and enlightened leader prepared to make a difference in your community, your profession, and the world at large, we encourage you to check out some of our signature events and resources! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>As part of summer orientation, we will host a </span></span></span><span><a href="https://orientation.virginia.edu/wednesday-webinars"><strong><span><span><span>virtual pre-Batten Advising session</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 PM ET with Anne Carter Mulligan, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, and Courtney Leistensnider, Assistant Director of Admissions. This Wednesday Webinar will introduce you to the School and classes that you can enroll in this academic year! Each summer orientation session will also feature a Batten information session, so be sure to check the Orientation and New Student Programs </span></span></span><span><a href="https://orientation.virginia.edu/summer/schedules"><strong><span><span><span>website</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> for the latest.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Additionally, the Batten Admissions team hosts information sessions, virtual appointments, and open office hours during the regular academic year. This fall, there will be chances to connect with Batten Ambassadors (current Batten students) during events like Chattin’ with Batten and Frank-a-palooza, so keep an eye on </span></span></span><span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/about/events"><strong><span><span><span>our schedule</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> once the semester gets underway! Finally, our office is always here to help - don’t hesitate to send us an </span></span></span><span><a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><strong><span><span><span>email</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> or </span></span></span><span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><strong><span><span><span>make an appointment</span></span></span></strong></a></span><span><span><span> if you have any questions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- 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'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/596" hreflang="en">New Student</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:20:48 +0000 cleistensnider 31051 at https://batten.virginia.edu Undergrad Admissions End of Year Wrap Up 2023 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/undergrad-admissions-end-year-wrap-2023 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Undergrad Admissions End of Year Wrap Up 2023</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * 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<span>Wed, 05/17/2023 - 17:20</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">May 15, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-05-15T21:20:27Z">2023-05-15</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * 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field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>It is hard to believe the 2022-2023 academic year is over! As Grounds quiets down before this weekend’s celebration of the amazing Class of 2023 BA and MPP graduates, we are looking forward to a break before welcoming future classes of students to Batten this fall. As we all look towards the summer, the Admissions team offers their tips for what you can do now to prepare for next year’s application cycle.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>First and foremost, make sure you are making progress on program prerequisites</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>. If you are looking at our undergraduate major or minor, be sure to enroll in social psychology (PSYC 2600 or LPPL 2600), microeconomics (ECON 2010), and for those applying for the BA program, Introduction to Public Policy (LPPP 2200). Those interested in the Accelerated MPP must take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and a calculus-based math course. You must earn a C or higher (or have received CR during the pandemic) in each of the prerequisites before beginning the program in the fall, so courses may be taken during the semester you apply or even over the summer. However, keep in mind that your performance in prerequisite courses is an important data point in our evaluation, so if you haven’t completed the course by the time of application be sure to amplify other dimensions of your candidacy to fill the gap! For example, you could consider signing up for one of Batten’s electives with open seats to show your performance in our coursework if you are not able to enroll in LPPP 2200. Or, if you are interested in the Accelerated MPP and intend to fulfill any of the prereqs with transfer or test credit, consider signing up for a statistics course this fall to demonstrate your quantitative proficiency at the collegiate level!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Second, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>connect with the Career Center!</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> There are a number of wonderful career counselors, including in the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://career.virginia.edu/Students/Connect/Public%20Service%20&amp;%20Government"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Public Service and Government</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><strong><span><span> Community</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, who are experts on the many paths UVA students take to enter policy careers. If you are still seeking a summer opportunity or want to use the summer to get ahead, consider making a virtual appointment with their office! Outside of their expertise on various industry areas and ways you can get started, they are also authorities on resumes, one of the main components of our application, and can review yours and give you helpful feedback in the fall.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Third, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>reflect on what motivates you and find new ways to get involved!</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> As you look back at the academic year, consider the things that resonated with you and ways to seek out even more opportunities in those areas to make an impact in Charlottesville and points beyond! The fall will be a great time to join a new committee in your student organization or start something new, so take some time this summer to reflect on how you can deepen the practice of your leadership skills and passions! Whether you opt to join one of UVA’s many </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://atuva.student.virginia.edu/organizations"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>CIO’s</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, volunteer through </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.madisonhouse.org/"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Madison House</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> or another local organization, or participate in UVA’s </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://recsports.virginia.edu/intramural-sports"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>intramural or club sports</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, you should seek out and find ways to get involved in those things that make you, you. We look for quality engagement, not quantity, so find ways to deepen your connections on Grounds and in your community.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Finally, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>begin to think about recommendations!</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> If you already have someone in mind for your application, continue to foster that relationship. However, if you are still deciding on your recommenders, take initiative to get to know your professors and TAs this fall – attend office hours, ask questions, and be an active classroom contributor. You should consider reviewing our post about the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/maximizing-your-recommendations"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>recommendation form</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to seek out individuals that can help answer those questions for us. For the application, you’ll need at least one academic reference and one reference highlighting something else that makes you special. Get on the radar of those potential recommenders early so they can really get to know you and are in a position to provide a substantive, glowing recommendation in a timely fashion!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We hope you take some time this summer to celebrate the successes of this academic year and recharge and relax for 2023-2024! While we will not be hosting Open Office Hours, you are always welcome to make a virtual appointment over the summer or reach out to </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> with any questions - we’re here to provide you with answers and chat with you further. We look forward to seeing you this fall with a full slate of Admissions activities, including information sessions, application workshops, and opportunities to meet with our Batten Ambassadors.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- 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field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/556" hreflang="en">Recommendations</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Wed, 17 May 2023 21:20:27 +0000 cleistensnider 30936 at https://batten.virginia.edu Undergraduate Application Resources https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/undergraduate-application-resources <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Undergraduate Application Resources</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Mon, 10/31/2022 - 12:10</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">October 31, 2022</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Now that apps are open to the Accelerated MPP, Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy &amp; Leadership, and Public Policy &amp; Leadership Minor for entry into Batten in Fall 2023, here is a comprehensive list of resources to help you prepare the strongest possible application.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>A great place to begin is with application walkthroughs. Below are step-by-step guides to starting an application and navigating the admissions portal. If you prefer to see this in video format, we’ve got you covered! </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1667227986/PDF%20Documents/Minor_Application_Walk_Through_AY22-23.pdf"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Public Policy &amp; Leadership Minor Application Walkthrough</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1667227984/PDF%20Documents/BA_Application_Walk_Through_AY22-23.pdf"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>BA Application Walkthrough</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1667227966/PDF%20Documents/Accelerated_MPP_Application_Walk_Through_AY22-23.pdf"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Accelerated MPP Application Walkthrough</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/NJq1uUdjCvc"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Navigating the Batten Application Portal</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As you begin to craft your application, check out what the admissions committee is focused on in its review. Be sure to avoid common misconceptions so you don’t take yourself out of the running unnecessarily!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/what-we-look-undergraduate-application"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>What We Look For In An Undergraduate Application</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/what-we-look-accelerated-mpp-application"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>What We Look For In An Accelerated MPP Application</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/F4wRu6NTIeI"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Tips for Applying to Batten</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><strong><span><span> </span></span></strong></span></span></span></li> <li><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/common-application-misconceptions"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Common Application Misconceptions</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The UVA Career Center is a wonderful resource as you are preparing your resume and other materials. If you have quick questions, we recommend you take advantage of </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://career.virginia.edu/blog/2021/10/updated-drop-hours-and-locations"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>drop-in advising</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>! You can also schedule</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://career.virginia.edu/about"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>one-on-one appointments</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> for more in-depth review of any of your materials, as well as use the online resume review tool </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://career.virginia.edu/VMock"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>VMock</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. The UVA Career Center is the best source of information on format, length, and the types of content you should choose to highlight in your resume. The Admissions team does not have a preference on length or format, so be sure to consult the experts!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>A major portion of your application are your </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>essay(s)</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>: your chance to tell us in your own words about your interests in policy and your desire to be at Batten. Make sure your essays are personal, and not simply written in a way that you </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>think</span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> would make you a strong candidate. Be sure to check out some </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/5-essay-tips-batten-ambassador"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>tips from our Batten Ambassadors</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/9-batten-application-tips-students-and-admissions-team"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Admissions team</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The final component of the application for BA and Accelerated MPP applicants are </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>recommendations</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>. (The Minor does not require recommendations.) Our goal through your recommendations is to learn more about you as a student and leader prepared to make an impact. Strive for balance (we suggest one “academic” and one “other”), in addition to selecting recommenders who can fill in gaps in your application materials or otherwise highlight your strengths. For more advice, read this post about </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/maximizing-your-recommendations"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>maximizing your recommendations</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>! </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Still have questions or want feedback on your application materials? Sign up for our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://events.blackthorn.io/36j47r6/4a621REKGz"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Application Workshop</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> on November 15 or drop-in on open office hours Fridays 2-4 PM in Garrett Hall 106 through December 2. We’ll also provide opportunities for 1:1 assistance virtually or over email throughout Winter Break… keep an eye out for these and other application resources in our weekly newsletter in the coming weeks!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- 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field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Sat, 10/15/2022 - 10:13</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">October 14, 2022</div> <!-- END OUTPUT 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'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>With shopping carts open and 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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Most importantly, you should focus on completing program prerequisites, earning a grade of C or higher in each. These are the only classes you MUST take prior to enrolling at Batten, so make enrolling in these courses a priority. Prerequisite courses can be taken all the way up until the semester you begin at Batten, so if you are applying to one of our programs for next year, you have through the summer to complete them. However, it is helpful for the Admissions Committee to see final grades for these classes in your application. If you are currently a First Year student, try to complete them this spring or next fall. If you are Second Year and haven’t yet completed them, no worries, but think about ways to balance this gap in information in your application.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>For the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>major</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-public-policy-leadership/minor-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>minor</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> in Public Policy &amp; Leadership, you will need to take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and social psychology (PSYC 2600 OR LPPL 2600, which is Batten’s section of social psych looked at through a policy lens). Students applying for the major must also take LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy, a course that is only offered in the fall or the spring (no summer option is available). For the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy/accelerated-master-public-policy"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Accelerated MPP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> program, you will need to take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and a calculus-based math course. We like for you to take a college-level math course at UVA to build skills and demonstrate readiness for graduate level quantitative work, so if you intend to bring in the calculus pre-req using AP or transfer credit, you might also consider taking STAT 1100, STAT 1601, or STAT 2120. Finally, students interested in the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Social Entrepreneurship Minor</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> should take ENTP 1010: Startup - An Introduction to Entrepreneurship. (Just a reminder, the Social Entrepreneurship Minor accepts all applicants!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Outside of these courses, students can take Batten courses before applying; however, this is NOT required for evaluation. Rather, it is a way for you to see if our programs could be a good academic fit as you explore options. It could also free up space further down the road for things like study abroad, double majoring, or picking up a minor (or two!). Keep in mind, if you ultimately stay in the College of Arts and Sciences, you must earn 108 credits of coursework in the College, so if you do take additional Batten classes, be sure to course plan to make sure you can meet all of your </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://college.as.virginia.edu/requirements"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>For those looking to get a taste of Batten, other courses to consider include LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership or LPPP 3230: Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century (part of the core curriculum for the BA/Minor). Students interested in particular policy areas can explore them through special topics (elective) courses like LPPS 3040: US National Security Policy; LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (which counts towards SE Minor requirements); LPPS 3380: Poverty, Learning and Education Policy; or LPPS 3410: Innovation and Social Impact (which also counts toward SE minor requirements). Any courses above taken at the 3000-level or higher count towards curricular requirements if you end up joining the BA or Minor in Public Policy &amp; Leadership! </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>For a complete list of our spring offerings, you can check SIS for the most up-to-date information, but we have listed our spring courses below for reference.  And if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at <a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu">BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</a> or </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/students/prospectSignUp"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>make an appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> with our undergraduate admissions team, Anne and Courtney!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="text-align-center"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Open Batten Core and Special Topics Courses (<em>as of October 14</em>)</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPP 2559-001: Outdoor Leadership Team Building</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPL 2600: Foundations of Behavioral Science</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3040: US National Security Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPS 3150: For a Good Cause: Practical Nonprofit Fundraising</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPP 3230: Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3280: Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3290: Social Innovation in Emerging Markets: India and Southeast Asia</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3380: Poverty, Learning and Education Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3390: Special Education Policy and Practice</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3410: Innovation and Social Impact</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3420: International Law and Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 3440: Introduction to Management Consulting and Strategic Decision Making</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>LPPS 4730: Impact Investing</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME 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'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/606" hreflang="en">Curriculum</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:13:22 +0000 cleistensnider 27041 at https://batten.virginia.edu Introducing Bridge to Batten https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/introducing-bridge-batten <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Introducing Bridge to Batten</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Sun, 09/25/2022 - 16:38</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">September 26, 2022</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-09-26T20:38:46Z">2022-09-26</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Next week, we are excited to open applications for <strong>Bridge to Batten</strong>, a new program designed to support historically marginalized UVA students in their aspiration to become effective, engaged leaders poised to create meaningful change in their communities and the world at large. Bridge to Batten aims to increase the diversity of the School’s undergraduate programs to demonstrate our commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive community better reflecting the world we wish to serve.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>The program will have three components: a 1-credit CR/NC <strong>Spring 2023 seminar</strong> designed to encourage academic, personal, and professional exploration of the public policy world; dedicated <strong>advising and support</strong> from faculty and professional staff at the Batten School to help navigate university resources; and <strong>peer mentorship </strong>to deepen relationships through community-driven and social opportunities to connect with members of the Batten student community.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>We welcome applications from <strong>1st Year underrepresented students</strong> at the University of Virginia with an interest in Batten’s <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership/bachelor-arts-public-policy">Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy &amp; Leadership</a> or <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy/accelerated-master-public-policy">Accelerated Master of Public Policy</a> who identify as first generation or low income, LGBTQ+, and/or racial or ethnic minorities. Selected participants will have exclusive access to workshops and programming throughout the Spring 2023 semester and will receive preferential placement in the Fall 2023 offering of LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy, a prerequisite for the BA program. Bridge to Batten students will continue to receive individualized, tailored advising into their second year in the lead-up to application to one of Batten’s programs. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Keep an eye on our website and weekly e-newsletter for more information about next week’s application launch. If you have questions or want to learn more, contact Anne Carter Mulligan, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, by <a href="mailto:acm8k@virginia.edu?subject=Bridge%20to%20Batten%20interest">email</a> or <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F">book an appointment</a> today!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-social-media-share field--type-social-media field--label-above field--item wrapper-main-content row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--social-sharing-block.html.twig * block--social-media.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="block"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'social_media_links' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/social_media/templates/social-media-links.html.twig' --> <div class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class=""> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener 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src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/twitter.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="pinterest share" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/561/feed&amp;description=" title="Pinterest"> <img alt="Pinterest" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/pinterest.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a class="email share" href="mailto:?subject=&amp;body=Check out this site https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/561/feed" title="Email"> <img alt="Email" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/email.svg"> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/social_media/templates/social-media-links.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:38:46 +0000 cleistensnider 26881 at https://batten.virginia.edu Tips for Postgraduate MPP Applicants https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/tips-postgraduate-mpp-applicants <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Tips for Postgraduate MPP Applicants</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Thu, 09/01/2022 - 09:17</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">September 1, 2022</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-09-01T13:17:38Z">2022-09-01</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>To our prospective applicants for the Batten School’s MPP Class of 2025: Welcome! You are on this page because you are at least considering whether to apply to our program. It’s an exciting pursuit, though I understand how daunting it can feel at times, particularly when you are considering multiple programs and balancing the other needs of work, school, and life in general. My hope is that this post will provide some clarity and a few useful tips as you begin the application process. And as always, we are here to provide whatever additional support is needed as you go forward.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>First, if you’ve considered applying to Batten in previous years, I want to highlight two notable changes to this year’s postgrad MPP application:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Essays: Applicants will have to submit THREE (3) essays this year rather than the four required in prior cycles. These essays will explore: your motivation behind pursuing the MPP, your experience working across lines of difference, and lessons learned from previous setbacks or failures. We believe these three essays will allow us to collect sufficient information while being mindful of the time commitment needed to submit an application.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Letters of Recommendation: Rather than asking them to send actual letters, this year all recommenders will be filling out a common form. This form will ask your recommenders to evaluate you on a series of categories (and to leave blank areas in which they cannot provide a proper evaluation). Each section will also include space for additional comments, as well as space at the end for any overarching comments. We believe a common form is the most effective way to probe certain areas of importance while also providing some much-needed consistency in recommendations. Please note that there is no desired formula for selecting your recommenders. It can be two academic, two professional, one of each – whomever you believe will provide the most useful (and positive!) insights for our committee. You can view a copy of the recommendation form </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1661976977/PDF%20Documents/Recommendation_Form_Example_for_Admissions.pdf"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. And if your recommender prefers to write a traditional letter of recommendation or they’ve already created one, have no fear–letters may be uploaded to the common form.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We are also using a new platform for this year’s application. While we have the utmost confidence in this system, sometimes technology zigs instead of zags. So please do not hesitate to let us know if you confront any hurdles while filling out your application and we will address them quickly. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Now, one of the questions I most often receive is some version of </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>What do you look for in an applicant? </span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>or</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span> What can I do to make my application as strong as possible? </span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>It’s a good and important question. And you may have heard a variety of answers. My best response to these questions can be distilled into three points:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>First, get to know the school and the program, then tell them why you’d be a valuable member of that community. Even within the network of policy schools, every program is unique in its own way. Ours is certainly different. Notice that I didn’t say it’s </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>better</span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> – that’s up to you to decide. I’m here at Batten because I sincerely believe in its mission. But you have to find the program (or programs) that speak to you. Our mission is to teach and train the next generation of consequential policy leaders. We are the only school that explicitly integrates leadership with policy, and policy with leadership. For us, this isn’t just a two-year program. We’re looking to build a lifelong community of individuals who will change the world. So when we review an application, we’re looking for people who understand what it is we’re trying to do and desire to be a part of it.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Second, answer the essay questions as they’re written. This may seem self-evident, but it’s not uncommon to see applicants cut and paste the same essay from a different application….and forget to change the school’s name! I get it – essays take a lot of time and mental energy. But schools ask questions specifically because they are trying to draw out evidence of things that matter to their program. If you answer essay questions directly – even if not perfectly – schools will have the best chance to consider your contribution to their community.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Finally, remember that </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>you</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> are the asset, not the school. While I appreciate the question of how to build the strongest possible application for Batten, I think the better question to ask is </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>What’s the best program for me and my future aspirations? </span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>There are so many outstanding programs out there. Find the one that is best for you. If it’s Batten, we will humbly accept the application. But you’ve worked very hard to get to the position to apply to graduate school, and chances are you have much to offer to these programs. Please don’t forget that – you’ve earned it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Between now and whatever application deadline you choose (November 15, January 20, or March 24), we are here to help. So if you have any additional questions on the application, or need more information and insights about our program, our school, and our university, please do not hesitate to ask. I offer </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>daily virtual appointments</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, and we are offering an in-person </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://events.blackthorn.io/en/36j47r6/g/tD0SzK73J9/batten-schools-fall-mpp-open-house-4a621R9coh/overview"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>MPP Open House</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> in Charlottesville on Saturday, September 24 that might help guide your graduate school search. I wish you the very best on your search, and hope to see many of you here at UVA next fall!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 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'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:17:38 +0000 cleistensnider 26611 at https://batten.virginia.edu Connect with the Admissions Team This Fall https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/connect-admissions-team-fall <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Connect with the Admissions Team This Fall</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 08/17/2022 - 11:31</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">August 16, 2022</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-08-16T15:31:46Z">2022-08-16</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>With summer break coming to a close, the Admissions team is busy preparing for the fall semester. We are excited to offer some great ways to connect with our team in-person and virtually, no matter where you are. Before we outline the different ways for you to visit Batten, we will introduce ourselves.</p> <h4 class="text-align-center">Meet the Admissions Team</h4></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1660750713/Batten%20Website%20Master/2022-08/Jeffrey_Chidester_H_0.jpg" width="1070" height="770" alt="headshot of Jeff Chidester" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/jeff-chidester"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Jeff Chidester</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> is the Executive Director of External Affairs, where he oversees admissions, strategic partnerships, and the broader external affairs portfolio. He is the main admissions contact for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-public-policy"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Master of Public Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/dual-degrees"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>five graduate dual degree</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> programs. From 2003 to 2016, he held various posts at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, most recently as Director of Policy. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Grove City College (Pa.), an M.A. in International History from the London School of Economics, an M.A. in Politics from the University of Virginia, and an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is currently completing his Ed.D. in Higher Ed Leadership from UVA. He is the co-author of The Reagan Years (2005) and At Reagan’s Side (Rowman &amp; Littlefield, 2009), and co-editor of Reagan in a World Transformed, 1981-2014 (Harvard University Press, 2014) and Crucible: The President’s First Year (UVA Press, 2018). </span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1660750778/Batten%20Website%20Master/2022-08/Anne_Carter_Mulligan_H.jpg" width="1036" height="691" alt="headshot of Anne Carter Mulligan" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/anne-carter-mulligan"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Anne Carter Mulligan</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> joined Batten in January 2019 as Director of Undergraduate Admissions.  She is the main admissions contact for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelor of Arts of Public Policy and Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Accelerated Master of Public Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> programs, but she is happy to talk about our two minor programs as well. She is a 2012 recipient of the Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award, the highest honor staff receive for their dedicated service to the University. Born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a B.A. in English from Virginia Tech and M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from UVA, Anne has equal affinity for each alma mater… except during football season.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1660750873/Batten%20Website%20Master/2022-08/Courtney%20Leistensnider.jpg" width="1036" height="770" alt="headshot of Courtney Leistensnider" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/courtney-leistensnider"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Courtney Leistensnider</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> is the Assistant Director of Admissions, handling many admission operations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including planning recruitment events and prospective student visits. She is the main admissions contact for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Public Policy and Leadership Minor</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, but she is happy to talk about all of our programs at Batten. A big Wahoo sports fan, you will most likely see her at many UVA sporting events throughout the year!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4 class="text-align-center"><span><span><span><span><span>Visiting Batten</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>One of the best ways to experience our programs and community is to visit the Batten School. Below are different resources for you to visit our school, including a number of ways to connect with our office virtually. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>If you are a current UVA student</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, you can experience Batten even before you apply! Throughout the fall, we host many different admissions events and information sessions, including a </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://events.blackthorn.io/en/36j47r6/g/tD0SzK73J9/chattin-with-batten-august-2022-4a621R9cmg/overview"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Chattin’ with Batten</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> meet and greet on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 and regular program information sessions in September. If you have a quick question, you are welcome to drop by our weekly Friday Open Office Hours in Garrett Hall room 106 from 2-4 PM, but if you seek a more individualized or in-depth conversation, we encourage you to </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>make a virtual appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> with Anne or Courtney. Another great way to see if Batten is a good fit is to take a Batten class before applying! While students interested in our Bachelor of Arts program have to take LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy as a prerequisite, there are additional options for students interested in our other programs. If you are considering the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Social Entrepreneurship</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> minor, you could take LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (a required course) before taking ENTP 1010: Start-Up. If you are looking at either the BA or Minor in Public Policy and Leadership, there are a number of </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/open-courses-fall-2022"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>open electives or special topics courses</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> this fall that would allow you to explore a more discreet policy issue. Finally, later this semester, there will be additional opportunities to connect with our Batten Ambassadors, current Batten students who want to share more about their experiences with prospective students.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>If you are looking to apply to our traditional two-year Master of Public Policy program</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, we have several ways to connect with our team. First, Jeff offers <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F">daily virtually appointments</a> (all in Eastern Time); if you cannot find a time that works for you, please email him at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jchidester@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>jchidester@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to set up an appointment that works with your schedule. Second, we offer a number of </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/school/events"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>events throughout the year</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> (both virtual and in-person) as a school and an admissions office. We encourage you to attend any and all events that are of interest to you, including events led by our faculty! This fall, we are excited to host our annual Fall MPP Open House back in person; you can register for that event on September 24, 2022 </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://events.blackthorn.io/en/36j47r6/g/tD0SzK73J9/batten-schools-fall-mpp-open-house-4a621R9coh/overview"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. Can’t make the Open House but still want to spend a day in the life of a Batten student? You can email Courtney Leistensnider (</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:crl4sn@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>crl4sn@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>) to set up a personalized weekday visit of Batten, including sitting in a class! Additionally, we will be on the road some this fall, so keep an eye out on your email for an announcement of when we may be near your hometown!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> or review our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/faqs"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>FAQs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. And, if you do not currently receive our emails, be sure to fill out our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://events.blackthorn.io/en/36j47r6/g/tD0SzK73J9/batten-interest-form-3a621RX1k/overview"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>quick interest form</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to begin receiving regular emails from our team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x 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