Incoming first-year Michael Sugimoto poses with his #PepperdineBound sign after committing to Pepperdine. He was unable to take the SAT or ACT but was still able to apply to Pepperdine. Photo Courtesy of Michael SugimotoHigh school students spend months studying, preparing and practicing for the SAT and ACT standardized tests, sometimes several times. This year, their hard work … [Read more...] about Seaver Admissions Goes Test-Optional Through 2023
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Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019
Photos by Channa Steinmetz Fall 2019 marks the lowest admittance rate ever for Seaver College, according to online data from Pepperdine's Office of Admissions. Director of Admissions Falone Serna wrote in an email that Pepperdine received 13,718 applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Pepperdine admitted 4,241 students, according to the online data. This yielded a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019
Pepp Admin & Student React to National College Admissions Scandal; Calabasas Father Among Those Charged
Video package by Emily Tencer In the nation's largest-ever college admission scandal, federal prosecutors charged 50 people Tuesday, March 12 for being part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to cheat college admissions standards. The parents, which include high-profile Hollywood celebrities and business leaders, allegedly paid a consultant to forge academic and athletic … [Read more...] about Pepp Admin & Student React to National College Admissions Scandal; Calabasas Father Among Those Charged
Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness
Art by Caitlin RoarkDespite the rhetoric of the recent administration promoting an isolationist and even xenophobic agenda, the country is still growing increasingly more diverse. Some Americans may feel quite overwhelmed trying to connect with the array of cultures. In these instances, it is important to back away from intimidation and instead embrace avenues of heightened … [Read more...] about Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness
Increase in Chinese International Students at Christian Universities Allow for Spiritual Growth
Photos and Graphics by Chad Jimenez Over the past few years, Pepperdine has been receiving an increasing amount of international applications, a majority of which are coming from China. At least 40 percent of international students enrolled at Pepperdine University are from China, according to Pepperdine’s website. For Fall 2016 Pepperdine received 11,828 applications and … [Read more...] about Increase in Chinese International Students at Christian Universities Allow for Spiritual Growth
