More than 1,200 young men have applied for admission to Wabash next fall. Wabash is looking for a class of about 250.
"We've had record numbers of applications to Wabash each of the last several years," says Dean of Admissions Steve Klein. "This year we have a very diverse applicant pool, including a higher number of National Merit Semifinalists, and it has the potential to be a remarkable class."
At Honor Scholarship Weekend, Wabash's prospective students will take a series of exams in English, history, foreign language, math, and science. They will also have the opportunity to meet the men who will make up the Wabash College Class of 2007.
"This is a really good opportunity for prospective students to see Wabash up close," says Klein. "There's a lot going on that weekend in addition to the exams. For example, the fraternities will have open houses, we're hosting a range of athletic events, faculty and coaches will be available to talk, there are arts events and entertainment, and a number of alumni will join with faculty and students at the Honor Scholarship Banquet.
"Each year, a large majority of the men who attend Honor Scholarship Weekend matriculate in the fall," adds Klein. "In that way, it's a great opportunity for prospective students to meet and get to know the men who will make up their class."
The weekend begins on Friday, March 21 with registration, an activities fair, parents' reception, and tours of campus. Later that afternoon, exams begin. Prospective students will then dine with faculty, current students, and alumni at the Honor Scholarship Banquet before attending the Honor Scholarship Concert and fraternity open houses later that evening.
Saturday begins with exams in math and science, followed by lunch and a series of academic sessions designed to give students an understanding of the Wabash curriculum.
Students competing for Honor Scholarships will eat in their host living units Saturday night, then enjoy entertainment from Tom Deluca and more fraternity open houses that evening.
"I want to encourage prospective students to attend Honor Scholarship Weekend," says Klein. "We've pushed back our deadline and will continue to accept registrations for the weekend until March 14."
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