One of the perks of being a small, private university in the heart of Kansas is that high schoolers can receive a highly personalized tour and look into life at Newman through “Difference Makers” visits.
During Difference Makers visits, Newman provides van transportation to pick up the high school students, counselors and teachers. Students experience a tour from a trained student ambassador, receive name plates, enjoy a complimentary lunch, listen to a presentation from an admissions counselor and listen to either a faculty speaker or student panel.
Each high school student then walks away with a Keeper Scholarship — a renewable scholarship quote for when they apply to Newman University — as well as an informational packet about Newman, a free T-shirt and other complimentary “swag.”
“We really try to make them feel honored, special and seen,” said Senior Associate Director of Admissions Georgia Drewes.
Geoff Louvar, admissions digital marketing manager, explained that on Nov. 14 alone, “we offered Northeast Magnet School students $692,000 in renewable ‘Keeper Scholarships.’”
Students of Northeast Magnet receive Keeper Scholarships during a Difference Makers visit.
For an even more personal experience, admissions will often invite current Newman students who graduated from the featured high school to speak on the panel.
This way, Drewes explained, “students can see a familiar face and have feedback more specific to their transition to college from their individual high schools.”
Drewes explained that these events also help to fight some common misconceptions of attending college, specifically at Newman University.
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