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quirements, said Lisa Pinamonti Kress, director of admissions. Students will be given short-answer questions, which give the admission committee more background on the prospective student.
"The message to students is that if you do not meet the
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assured admission requirements, you should still apply," Pinamonti Kress said. "All applications are welcomed. Assured admission is just one way to become a Jayhawk, and our individual review takes more into account."
The University has seen a 3 percent increase in minority student applications compared with this time last year, Pinamonti Kress said.
MarQuisha Wright, supervisor for the Multicultural Recruitment Team, said reaching out across Kansas should help KU maintain its ability to attract minority students.
plication process was smooth, and he is confident he will be admitted.
gram, which prepares low-income students in Kansas City for college.
"The idea of MRT is to help prospective students understand the resources available to them, the KU community culture and any questions they have pertaining to the college process," Wright said. Jones said he felt that the ap-
"I met the GPA requirement and I feel relatively confident about it," he said. "I do believe the new admission requirements may catch some students off guard."
Jones attends Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences, which is located in the urban core of Kansas City, Kan. Sumner Academy has produced many students who are in the Kauffman Scholars Pro-
KU will not know until next fall what minority enrollment will look like, but Pinamonti Kress said Admissions will pay attention to diversity throughout the process.
in black enrollment or overall enrollment. The goal is to continue to have 4,000 freshmen with strong diversity and a strong academic profile."
"We will continue to watch applications, admits and the numbers of students of color who pay the deposit which is the intent to enroll at KU next year," she said. "It is our hope that we do not see a decline
In the meantime, Jones is waiting patiently.
"KU has helped me achieve many of my academic goals and I am excited to see what other opportunities will arise if I become a student here," he said. "I want to continue the legacy my parents have left at KU and one day leave my mark at the University."
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Total minority first-time freshman enrollment, according to IOA. 2015 estimate based on a KU news release.
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City of Lawrence PUBLIC WORKS
ELECTRONIC Recycling Event
— Rain or Shine —
The City of Lawrence invites residents & small businesses to recycle unused or obsolete electronic equipment.
A $20 recycling fee applies per CRT television 27 inches or under, and a $40 fee per CRT television over 27 inches/all big screen televisions/all console televisions. Cash or check only. No charge for other electronics.
Items Accepted: Computers, Printers, Copiers, Scanners Fax Machines, Hand Held Devices, Televisions & Small Appliances (Microwaves).
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OCTOBER 24TH, 2015
9:00AM TO 1:00PM
KU Park & Ride, East Parking Lot
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For further information call 832-3030 or visit www.LawrenceRecycles.org.