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Get the inside scoop on University of Akron admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Easy, pay $25 admission fee to register very helpful   READ MORE
Alumni
The admissions program takes you step by step through your course. They test you on you level of education and give a guidance counselor for extra...   READ MORE
Current Student
For me in 1986 the admission process was easy, we did not have to take the SAT and you were automatically accepted when you graduated. I did have...   READ MORE
Alumni
standard application packet with SAT scores. No essays or interviews.   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Most classes are very good   READ MORE
Alumni
The communications program,which I graduated in gave you all the courses you needed and projects that would help you pursue Media,Print or Busines...   READ MORE
Current Student
The program has a heavy workload. Lesson plans are Praxis based and long. The program is wonderful, the college ensures that if you do the work y...   READ MORE
Alumni
Classes were mostly held in day time. One lab was held in night time only. Many classes were taught by teacher assistants.   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
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Alumni
They offered a employment center for internships and counseled graduating students.   READ MORE
Current Student
The university has job fairs two times a year, and one special one just for education majors. Most of the graduates are finding jobs in the field. T...   READ MORE
Alumni
Many postings of jobs in each department.    READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
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Alumni
Akron's campus was small, but since has grown tremendously. They provided a safe enviornment for students and inexpensive housing.   READ MORE
Current Student
The quality of life while attending the university is great. Our student center is outrageous. You can get anything you want to eat, you can bowl...   READ MORE
Alumni
State college atmosphere. Not much dorm room space. Most peopole live off campus. Plenty of off campus housing.   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
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Alumni
There still is a wonderful social outlet. The students can join just about any organization that will help them mix and mingle. The fraternities p...   READ MORE
Current Student
There is an enormous amount of bars on the strip as well as christian groups and every social club known to man. There is always events and givea...   READ MORE
Alumni
Many campus bars, restaurants and clubs in downtown Akron. This is right next to the campus. Greek system.   READ MORE

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· Quality of life
· Social life

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