New Student 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/596/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 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Spring</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>Mon, 10/23/2023 - 09:42</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 23, 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="2023-10-23T13:42:15Z">2023-10-23</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 class="MsoNormal">It’s that time again! With course enrollment for the spring on your mind, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips and classes to consider as you prepare for application to the Batten School.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Most importantly, you should focus on completing program prerequisites, earning a grade of C or higher. These are the only classes you must take prior to enrolling at Batten, so make taking these courses a priority. Prerequisite courses can be taken all the way up until the semester you begin at Batten, so if you plan to apply to one of our programs next year, you have through <em>next</em> 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 a First Year thinking about the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership">major</a> or Public Policy &amp; Leadership (PP&amp;L) <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-public-policy-leadership/minor-public-policy-leadership">minor</a>, or a Second Year considering the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy/accelerated-master-public-policy">Accelerated MPP</a>, try to complete them this spring or next fall. If you are a Second Year and haven’t yet completed them, no worries – just think about ways to balance this gap in information with strengths in other parts of your application.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">For the major and minor in Public Policy &amp; Leadership, you must 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 to the major must also take LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy, a course that is offered only in the fall or the spring (no summer option is available). For the Accelerated MPP 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 <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship">Social Entrepreneurship Minor</a> should take ENTP 1010: Startup - An Introduction to Entrepreneurship. (Remember, the Social Entrepreneurship Minor accepts all applicants!)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Students can take additional Batten classes 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 <a href="https://college.as.virginia.edu/requirements">requirements</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">For those looking for a taste of Batten, courses to consider include LPPP 2000: Batten Showcase or LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership. LPPP 3230: Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century is a great introduction to the most pressing policy problems facing our world today and fulfills core course credit in the major and PP&amp;L minor. Students interested in particular policy areas can explore them through special topics (elective) courses like LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (which counts towards SE Minor requirements); LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism; LPPS 3280: Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office; or LPPS 3380: Poverty, Learning and Education Policy. Any courses taken at the 3000-level or higher count towards curricular requirements if you end up joining the major or minor in Public Policy &amp; Leadership! </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For a complete list of our spring offerings, you can check SIS for the most up-to-date information; we have also listed our current spring courses below for reference.  New courses may still be added to SIS, so be sure to check back! And if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at <a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><strong>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</strong></a> or <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><strong>make an appointment</strong></a> with our undergraduate admissions team, Anne and Estrella!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Open Batten Core and Special Topics Courses (<em>as of October 23)</em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 2000: Batten Showcase (<em>1-credit CR/NC course; and a good introduction to the Batten School. Learn from Batten faculty that work on world’s toughest leadership and policy challenges using our multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 2050: Bridge to Batten (<em>1-credit CR/NC course for economically underrepresented students considering Batten's programs and/or a career in public policy. Check out more information </em><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/bridge-batten"><em>here</em></a><em>!)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy (<em>pre-req for major, core course in PP&amp;L minor</em>)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPL 2600: Foundations of Behavioral Science (<em>pre-req for major and PP&amp;L minor</em>)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3040: US National Security Policy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (<em>required course in SE minor)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3150: For a Good Cause: Practical Nonprofit Fundraising</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 3230: Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century (<em>core course in the major and PP&amp;L minor)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3280: Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3290: Social Innovation in Emerging Markets: India and Southeast Asia (<em>counts towards SE minor)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3380: Poverty, Learning and Education Policy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3390: Special Education Policy and Practice</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3410: Innovation and Social Impact</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3420: International Law and Policy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3440: Introduction to Management Consulting and Strategic Decision Making</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 4730: Impact Investing</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </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 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</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/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</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/596" hreflang="en">New Student</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' --> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:42:15 +0000 eburks-parra 31986 at https://batten.virginia.edu One Month In: Life at Batten https://batten.virginia.edu/one-month-life-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>One Month In: Life at Batten </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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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, 10/04/2023 - 11:08</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 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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-byline--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-byline.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-byline.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-byline">By: Wyatt Carter</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>I took a gamble and applied to the Batten School because I didn’t think I would feel content studying anything else. Now, one month into classes at Batten, I have never felt more confident in that wager. Every day I feel myself becoming more and more invested in a community that values me and my perspective.  </p> <p>Having a space to talk with other civically minded students about the world of policy has really been the most underrated part of the Batten experience. One of the most striking aspects of my time at Batten has been the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of students who share a passion for public policy. It's not just about attending lectures and completing assignments; it's about actively participating in discussions, challenging each other’s perspectives, and collectively striving to make a positive impact. I've found myself in an environment where my voice is not only heard but valued, and this has encouraged me to explore my ideas more deeply.   </p> <p>As a third-year in Batten’s BA program, I’m taking three required core classes: <strong>LPPL 3210: Behavioral Science for Civic Leadership</strong>, <strong>LPPA 3640: Research Methods &amp; Data Analysis</strong>, and <strong>LPPP 3620: Engaging Policy Communities.</strong> In Civic Leadership, we study the science and balance behind becoming effective and empathetic leaders. In Research Methods, we learn how to understand and develop data to support policy proposals. And in Engaging Policy Communities, we utilize a humanizing lens to study how policy stakeholders think, work, and make changes in the world. Each course ties into the other seamlessly and oftentimes, when completing an assignment for one class, I end up furthering my understanding of topics from another course. I’m also currently taking one Batten Special Topics course, <strong>LPPS 3310: Police Community Relations</strong>, in which we seek to better understand the cardinal past, fractioned, present, and indeterminate future of policing in America.  </p> <p>Many students interested in applying to the Batten School have asked me about balancing Batten’s coursework and my other commitments on-grounds, but it’s all about time management. While studying as a Batten student I work three part-time jobs, serve on the executive board of SWAP, and host a weekly radio show on 100.1 FM, WXTJ! I’m not saying every Batten student needs to spin their own weekly playlist, but as I get to know more about my peers, I’m learning how deeply involved each student is in the UVA community.   </p> <p>Although I’m still early in my Batten journey, I still find myself reflecting on the decision to apply to the Batten School with a sense of gratitude and excitement. The experiences I've had in just one month have reinforced my belief that this is where I'm meant to be. Beyond the thought-provoking courses, there's a unique sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among Batten students that has undoubtedly enriched my overall UVA experience. </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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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/596" hreflang="en">New Student</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/566" hreflang="en">Batten Ambassadors</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' --> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:08:26 +0000 eburks-parra 31926 at https://batten.virginia.edu Get to Know the Batten MPP from the Student Perspective https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/get-know-batten-mpp-student-perspective <!-- 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>Get to Know the Batten MPP from the Student Perspective</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>Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:52</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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field--node--field-byline--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-byline.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-byline.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-byline">Scott Rykala</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>With applications opening soon for Fall 2024 admissions, Batten Ambassador and recent MPP graduate Scott Rykala sat down with some of his fellow classmates to get their answers to some of the most frequently asked questions they received from prospective students! Read on to get to know our new members of the alumni community and their advice to applicants to Batten!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>I am excited that you want to learn more about aspects of life at Batten! First, I’d suggest making an appointment with one of our awesome<strong> </strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>admissions staff</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><span><span><span><span><span><span> where your questions will be answered, and while you’re there, think about signing up to attend one of our fall information sessions or Open Houses!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Before jumping into questions, let me introduce some of my fellow classmates who sat down with me to share their experiences.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hey! I’m Matt Trice, a native of Arlington, VA and a recent graduate MPP student at UVA’s Batten School. My policy interests lie in the national security and foreign policy space. Outside of school, I spend my time trying out Charlottesville’s plethora of delicious restaurants, watching Buffalo Bills football, and hitting Trader Joes outside of rush hour. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hi, I am Charlotte Bradsher from Lorton, Virginia. Before coming to UVA, I attended Elon University and received my B.A. in Political Science with a minor in History. While at Elon, I participated on the track and field team all four years. I am mainly interested in policies around civil rights and criminal justice. Before graduating this spring, you usually could find me in Garrett Hall during one of my shifts at the front desk!</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hello, I am Sarah Emily Waldinger originally from New York! I went to Roanoke College where I double majored in Psychology and Political Science, and graduated with my BA in 2019. After undergrad, I joined the 2019 Teach for America - Alabama Corps and taught 7th grade English Language Arts for two years. I am passionate about policy surrounding equity and education. In my free time, she enjoys reading Stephen King and Kurt Vonnegut - preferably at the beach!</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>And finally, hey, I’m Scott Rykala. I’m a recent MPP alum from Pittsburgh, PA. I’m a proud first-gen college grad from Waynesburg University and a huge Pittsburgh sports fan. Now that I’ve graduated, I am moving back to Pittsburgh to work in local politics.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Why did you choose to pursue an MPP at the Batten School?</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Matt: I ultimately chose Batten because of its multidisciplinary versatile curriculum and the close, professional relationships between faculty and students. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Charlotte: I chose Batten because I wanted to challenge myself with a qualitative program. Batten also caught my attention because the average age of the cohort [24.5] was around my age when I applied. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Sarah Emily: I ultimately chose Batten because of the leadership components of the school, Charlottesville itself, and the inspirational professors I would have the opportunity to work with.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Scott: I wanted to build a solid quantitative foundation to be an effective policy analyst. UVA is one of the top schools in the country with an awesome alumni base that is so willing to help one another. When looking at those two aspects together, it was an easy decision for me to choose both the Batten School and an MPP.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>What are some of your favorite classes and professors? How does the curriculum connect to your post-graduate goals?</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Matt: My favorite class has been Fundamentals of Political Analysis with Elana DeLozier. Professor DeLozier is a leading practitioner in the field of political analysis. The subject matter knowledge paired with the analytical skill development I’ve taken away from the course has positioned me to immediately have an impact at my place of work during the beginning of my professional career.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Charlotte: My favorite classes have been Economics of Public Policy II and all my short courses (Public Speaking, Excel, and Negotiations). What I learned in Econ II helped me with my Applied Policy Project, and Research Methods and Data Analysis has prepared me for articulating my research.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Sarah Emily: While at Batten, I have taken Education Policy with Professor Daphna Bassok, Imagining Equitable Policy with Professor Michele Claibourn, and Congress 101 with Professor Gerald Warburg. These courses and the internship experience prepared me for my Applied Policy Project and future career. I hope to continue making positive changes in the education policy field post-graduation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Scott: Overall, I really enjoyed the classes I took at Batten. Some of my favorites are Identity Politics with Professor Higginbotham, Congress 101 with Professor Warburg, and Economics II with Professor Ruhm. I intend on working within local-level policy upon graduation, and each class has equipped me with a toolkit to communicate policy, quantify policy, and get effective policy across the finish line.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Okay, so what do you do after finishing your work for the day? What is there to do in Charlottesville and what do y’all do for fun?</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Matt: Outside of class, I love playing pickup basketball with my classmates and taking advantage of the nightlife on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. One of my favorite Batten memories came during the first couple of weeks in my first-year when I went to Sunset Series at Carter’s Mountain with folks from my year and the year above me–watching the sun go down with music in the background surrounded by caring, passionate, welcoming people made me feel at home and grateful to be a part of such an awesome community. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Charlotte: I enjoy going to the farmers market on Saturday mornings and trying out local downtown restaurants. I also joined the Charlottesville Crossfit gym, which has helped me stay mentally sane and motivated. My favorite Batten memories are anytime we finished an exam and met up with classmates for post-exam beers. It was fun to come together to de-stress. The best way to survive your first year is to quickly get a study group. Then, try your best to put yourself out there and make new friends. For the most part, everyone wants to band together to get through the graduate experience and make a friend, so utilize that.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Sarah Emily: Beyond Batten, I have loved my time in Charlottesville. I have enjoyed walking on the Rivanna Trail, spending time with friends on the Downtown Mall, and I have taken a pottery class at Morehouse Studio. I go to the IX Art Park farmers market every Saturday, and I've enjoyed lots of UVA sports games. Overall, it has been a really fun place to live!</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Scott: I’m a huge foodie and Charlottesville has a pretty awesome food scene! I try to try a different spot every week (though I have some clear favorites, like the Virginian and Asados). Overall, Charlottesville is beautiful, so I try to spend as much non-study time outside taking in the landscape.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Finally, as you start to think about your application for next year, here are a few application and admissions pointers:</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Matt: I did my best to reach out to recommenders early on in the process to give them as much time to write on my behalf as possible. I also had a bunch of my friends and family members read my essays, and I incorporated their feedback to ensure I submitted my best work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Charlotte: I did a rough draft for all the essay prompts and consulted my academic advisor to review my work. I checked the edits and gave my career advisor the new draft. Having multiple eyes on my writing samples made my application more robust. If I had more time, I would have had more people look at my work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Sarah Emily: I answered all of the writing prompts very authentically. I wrote about my experience as a teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic and shared what I was looking for in terms of a program to advance my career.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Scott: My two big tips are stressing patience in the writing process and authenticity. Admissions wants to learn about you, what makes you tick, and why you want to be in the policy arena. Take all the time necessary to really sit with the questions the application is asking you to answer, and bring your whole self to the table.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></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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eburks-parra 31266 at https://batten.virginia.edu Hit the Ground Running in 2023 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/hit-ground-running-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>Hit the Ground Running in 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 * 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, 06/14/2023 - 16:20</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">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 * 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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>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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href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed&amp;via=UVABatten" title="Twitter"> <img alt="Twitter" 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/596/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/596/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/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 A Reflection on CIBO from First Year MPPs https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/reflection-cibo-first-year-mpps <!-- 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>A Reflection on CIBO from First Year MPPs</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>Thu, 09/15/2022 - 09:55</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">September 14, 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="2022-09-14T13:55:26Z">2022-09-14</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-byline--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-byline.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-byline.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-byline">Kaitlyn Savage, MPP &#039;24</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>CIBO’s name has become a familiar acronym around the Batten School. It stands for Complete Immersion Batten Orientation, and complete immersion it is. The</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> CIBO program for the Class of 2024 was filled with many experiences worth reflecting on. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The MPP 2024 cohort is composed of “postgraduate” MPPs enrolling immediately from their undergraduate career or after time in the workforce, and current UVA students beginning the Accelerated Program during the final year of their undergraduate experience. I am one of Batten’s new postgraduate MPP students after graduating from Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia this past May.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Before sharing more about the experiences of some of my new classmates, let me share a little more about the different components of orientation. After accepting my offer in the spring, this summer, I began an asynchronous, online math refresher module called “Analytics of the MPP.” In this module, I had the chance to review concepts such as algebra, calculus, and economics. There were quizzes at the end of each concept, as well as a final exam. This refresher course was taken during the month of July where Professor Dan Player took time out of his summer to teach us the material and get to know us a little bit more by asking us about a variety of things, like our favorite books and hometowns. The math refresher offered a taste of what professor-student relationships were to come. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>After this online portion, it was time to pack up and move to Charlottesville. For the two weeks prior to the first day of classes, we began the in-person components of CIBO. The first four days were lovingly called Math Camp. From 9-4 each day, we reviewed similar material such as STATA (the statistical analysis tool we use at Batten), partial derivatives, simplifying exponents, and supply and demand curves. Most members of the cohort came during these first four days. For me, it was additional time to become comfortable with the material and my cohort after not working with some of these concepts in years (if ever)! Once we got through the introductions to STATA and reviews of calculus, the rest of the cohort arrived for the kick-off event: a ropes course and community barbeque. With the ropes course, we had the opportunity to evaluate our own beliefs surrounding trust. The ropes course offered our cohort the chance to reveal our vulnerabilities so that that trust can be established for further development. This experience was capped off by a chance to celebrate the end of the heavy academic components of the program with the community barbeque with members of the Batten faculty and staff. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>After a weekend of different activities led by faculty and staff, including yoga with Dean Solomon, our second week of CIBO commenced with a big focus on group dynamics and leadership as they relate to policy. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>For some students who had previous work experience before joining the program, like Beejal Ved, CIBO offered her the opportunity to not “feel as intimidated” once the semester officially started. Ved shared that she felt she was “a little bit more familiar with the actual people that [she] was going to be working alongside.” Ved continues to reference the familiarity and comfort that came with meeting professors at the barbeque or with students at the math boot camp. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>With CIBO’s 9 am to 4 pm in-person structure, Beejal, as she previously worked a remote 9 to 5 job, felt she learned to “be present.” CIBO allowed her to “think ahead a little bit” so that she wasn’t starting her first day with “zero plan.” </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>For others, including new Accelerated MPP student Dhruv Rungta, the best part of CIBO was in building relationships within the cohort. Rungta shared that he was a little worried about starting the semester not knowing anyone, despite having already been at the University for three years prior. Rungta shared that CIBO “allowed [the incoming cohort] to interact in a variety of settings, get to know each other and create a more cohort field before the semester had even started.” Additionally, one of the benefits of the CIBO program for Rungta was the ability to gain “some exposure to the content that we were going to be working with.” </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As CIBO offered a spotlight into the incoming class’s next two years, Rungta shared that “Despite the fact that not all of us [may be] going into policy, we are being prepared with the skillset required and needed in order to succeed in those fields.” While the MPP '24 Cohort is diverse in its experience, the greatest takeaway from CIBO is collective in that the relationships that developed were beneficial to the interactions and experiences to come. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Now that I am a few weeks into the start of the semester, I can see that CIBO prepared me and my classmates for a future of long nights, incredible friendships, and faculty-student support. As a first-generation college student, I never imagined myself going to graduate school, especially at UVA. There was a lot of intimidation preoccupying me before stepping foot on Grounds (UVA’s campus), but Batten has exceeded my expectations entirely. I am honored to explore my passion and goals with such a warm, welcoming community at Batten. </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 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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/581" hreflang="en">MPP</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/631" hreflang="en">Student Life</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, 15 Sep 2022 13:55:26 +0000 cleistensnider 26806 at https://batten.virginia.edu Meet the Minor Class of 2024 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/meet-minor-class-2024 <!-- 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>Meet the Minor Class of 2024</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, 08/11/2022 - 13:40</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 12, 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 * 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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>This year, we are excited to welcome 59 new students into our undergraduate </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 &amp; Leadership minor</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> program, including ten students who are pursuing this program in their final year of study at the University.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The Public Policy &amp; Leadership minor program continues to be a popular option for students to consider. We received 92 applications for this program, with an admittance rate of 64%. This year, we brought in students from across the country, including Alabama, Illinois, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania, as well as students with dual citizenship to four countries. Minority students comprise almost a quarter of the class, and women comprise over three-quarters of the program.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We admitted students with GPAs that ranged from 3.2 to 4.0, with an average class GPA of 3.7. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Students from the minor are majoring in the McIntire School, the School of Education and Human Development, and the College, in majors ranging from African and African American Studies to Computer Science to Global Studies to Media Studies to Sociology. Students were active in a variety of CIOs and organizations (including Black Student Alliance; Madison House; National Security, Intelligence, and Defense Club; Student Council; and Cavalier Daily), undergraduate research, and part-time positions across and off Grounds, including with the Office of Residence Life, Student Disability Access Center, and political campaigns. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As a reminder, Batten has a second minor that admits every applicant - 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>, a pan-university, interdisciplinary program that allows you to take electives across many different schools at UVA. Part of the larger Entrepreneurship Minor housed at McIntire, our social entrepreneurship track focuses on impact investing, entrepreneurial approaches to global development, and equity-based leadership. All you need to do to apply to this program is to take ENTP 1010: Startup to gain access to the application.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Together, our differences make us stronger. Together, we are Batten. We look forward to bringing in the next group of committed policy leaders in the months to come! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email 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 </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 an appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to discuss the Policy and Leadership Minor program with Anne or Courtney!</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 '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/596/feed&amp;title=[current-pagrandome:title]&amp;image=[og:image]" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed&amp;img&amp;title=[current-page:img]&amp;source=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed" title="Linkedin"> <img alt="Linkedin" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="twitter share" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed&amp;via=UVABatten" title="Twitter"> <img alt="Twitter" 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/596/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/596/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/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</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> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:40:55 +0000 cleistensnider 26456 at https://batten.virginia.edu Meet the BA Class of 2024 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/meet-ba-class-2024 <!-- 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>Meet the BA Class of 2024</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, 08/09/2022 - 15:46</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 10, 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="2022-08-10T19:46:36Z">2022-08-10</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>This fall, we are excited to welcome new students into Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy &amp; Leadership Class of 2024. With an ever-increasing need for ethical policy leaders, this year’s application cycle was proof of the growing interest in our school, mission, and program. Our aim is to bring in a diverse group of students who will go out and make a difference in their respective communities, and this year’s cohort reflects that in their diversity of backgrounds, interests, and experiences. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>This year, we received 181 applications from current UVA students and admitted 65% of applicants; additional students will join the incoming Class from outside institutions. This year, we welcome students from across the country, including Michigan, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and California, as well as students with dual or primary citizenship in five countries. First generation students make up 14% of our incoming class. Minority students comprise a third of the class, and women comprise almost three-quarters of the program.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Incoming students have GPAs ranging from 3.23 to 4.0. Most students (middle 50%) had a GPA that fell within the 3.6-3.9 range. Many of our students are also pursuing a major or minor outside of Batten, including in economics, global studies, religious studies, and media studies in the College, and Youth and Social Innovation in the School of Education and Human Development.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Our incoming students are engaged in a variety of CIOs, organizations, and sports teams at the University, including a cappella groups, the Office of African American Affairs Peer Advisor program, UVA Women’s Swimming and Diving Team, the UVA Center for Politics, Student Council, Meriwether Lewis Institute, Navy ROTC, and NAMI On Grounds. They are actively involved in the community through Madison House and other organizations across Charlottesville, such as the Haven and the Legal Aid Justice Center. Additionally, they have completed undergraduate research, and many hold part-time positions across Grounds, including with the Office of Housing and Residence Life and the Office of Orientation and New Student Programming</span></span></span></span></span></span>.</p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Together, our differences make us stronger. Together, we are Batten. We look forward to bringing in the next group of committed policy leaders in the months to come! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email 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 </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 an appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to discuss the BA program with Anne or Courtney!</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 noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed&amp;title=[current-pagrandome:title]&amp;image=[og:image]" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed&amp;img&amp;title=[current-page:img]&amp;source=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed" title="Linkedin"> <img alt="Linkedin" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="twitter share" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/596/feed&amp;via=UVABatten" title="Twitter"> <img alt="Twitter" 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/596/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/596/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/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/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:46:36 +0000 cleistensnider 26431 at https://batten.virginia.edu Meet the Accelerated MPP Class of 2024 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/admissions-blog/meet-accelerated-mpp-class-2024 <!-- 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>Meet the Accelerated MPP Class of 2024</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>Fri, 08/05/2022 - 16:24</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 8, 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="2022-08-08T20:24:39Z">2022-08-08</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>As we prepare to welcome our newest cohort of Master of Public Policy to Grounds for the start of orientation, we are excited to share a bit more about the new MPP students joining us this fall. Our MPP cohort is comprised of both traditional </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>two-year postgraduate MPP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> students who already have an undergraduate degree and </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 MPP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> students who begin our program in their final year of undergraduate study at UVA. Below, you will find additional information about the Accelerated MPP portion of the cohort. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>This year, we admitted 43 of 47 of initial applications, or 91% of applicants, into the </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Accelerated MPP</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>. We admitted students from nine states across the country, including Colorado, Florida, and Illinois. Almost half of admitted students identified as non-white (47%), and students with an international connection (either primary or dual citizenship outside the US) represented 20% of the admitted Class of 2024. Five percent of students identified as first generation. Women comprise almost three-quarters of this portion of the cohort.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We admitted students with GPAs that ranged from 3.38 to 3.98. Most students (middle 50%) had a GPA that fell within the 3.6-3.8 range. Students in this cohort are majoring in degrees throughout the College, including Cognitive Science; Environmental Thought and Practice; Political and Social Thought; and Psychology, in addition to students from the School of Education and Human Development (Youth &amp; Social Innovation). Students are active volunteers through Madison House and other volunteer organizations, are engaged in a variety of CIOs and undergraduate research opportunities, and hold part-time positions across Grounds including in Housing and Residence Life, and Orientation and New Student Programs. Their extracurricular activities on Grounds vary from the Office of African American Affairs Peer Advisor program, to the Honor Committee, the Q* Anthology of Queer Culture, Student Council, and the Cavalier Marching Band. Additionally, our students work and intern in roles throughout Charlottesville and beyond, including with congressional campaigns and representatives, the US State Department, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Together, our differences make us stronger. Together, we are Batten. We look forward to bringing in the next group of committed policy leaders in the months to come! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email 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 </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 an appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to discuss the Accelerated MPP with Anne!</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 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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/596/feed&amp;title=[current-pagrandome:title]&amp;image=[og:image]" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" 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'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 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' --> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:24:38 +0000 cleistensnider 26426 at https://batten.virginia.edu Meet the Postgraduate MPP Class of 2024 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/meet-postgraduate-mpp-class-2024 <!-- 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>Meet the Postgraduate MPP Class of 2024</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>Fri, 08/05/2022 - 16:20</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">August 5, 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="2022-08-05T20:20:00Z">2022-08-05</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>As we prepare to welcome our newest MPP cohort to Grounds for the start of orientation, we are excited to share a bit more about the new students joining us this fall. Our MPP cohort is comprised of both traditional </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>two-year postgraduate MPP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> students who already have an undergraduate degree and </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 MPP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> students who begin our program in their final year of undergraduate study at UVA. Below, you will find additional information about the postgraduate MPP portion of the cohort. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>For the postgraduate MPP program, we received 257 applications for Fall 2022 entry. We are excited to have 57 of our applicants join us this fall. Our incoming students are from sixteen states including California, Texas, South Dakota, and Kansas, as well as students with primary or dual citizenship to seven countries, including Australia and Cambodia. Minority students comprise over a quarter of the new class, and women comprise a little more than half of the incoming postgraduate cohort. Additionally, we have four active duty or veterans of the armed services who will be joining our program this fall. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We admitted students with GPAs that ranged from 2.8 to 4.0; most students admitted (middle 50%) had a GPA that fell within the 3.4-3.8 range. Thirty nine undergraduate universities are represented in the Class of 2024, including Bates, Boston College, Furman, George Washington, Hamilton, Ohio State, Providence, Smith, Texas Christian University, United States Military Academy, University of Chicago, UNC-Chapel Hill, UVA, Vanderbilt, and William &amp; Mary. Students had diverse areas of study as well, including Engineering, Mass Communications, Philosophy, Music Education, Sociology, and Women and Gender Studies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Our postgraduate students bring a diverse range of experiences to the classroom. Some students joined right after completing their undergraduate programs, while others joined with over ten years of work experience. This range of experience brings the average age of our students to just under 25. The cohort contains members of the armed services and AmeriCorps and Teach for America alums, as well as individuals who have worked at Arabella Advisors, Bank of America, Center for Faith Justice, DC Council, Edison Research, Institute for Defense and Business, MIT’s Poverty Action Lab, Teach for America, U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Senate.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Together, our differences make us stronger. Together, we are Batten. We look forward to bringing in the next group of committed policy leaders in the months to come! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email 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 </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 an appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to discuss the postgraduate MPP with Jeff!</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 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'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/581" hreflang="en">MPP</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' --> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:20:00 +0000 cleistensnider 26421 at https://batten.virginia.edu