Guidance Counselors
As a high school guidance counselor, you play a major role in helping your students realize their college dreams and potential. We’ve gathered important information that can help you help your students successfully apply to Otterbein.
News & Upcoming Events
Otterbein Accepted to Common Application
Students applying for the Fall of 2011 will have additional outlets to be considered for admission, as Otterbein was recently accepted to the Common Application. The Common Application is a consortium of over 400 colleges and universities that allows students to apply through a standard application process. Otterbein will continue to offer its own application, however new requirements will be put into place to align ourselves with other Common Application schools, including a required essay and recommendation.
Any questions on the Common Application or Otterbein's transition, email Ben Shoemaker, Associate Director of Admission.
Cardinal Science Scholar Award
New to Otterbein scholarships this year is the Cardinal Science Scholar Award. Students majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Physics, and Pre-Engineering at Otterbein are welcome to apply for this new $6000 award offered to students entering fall of 2012. Read more here.
2011-2012 Newsletters and Updates
Download Otterbein's newsletter and fact sheet to get more information on new facilities, athletics, and more.
Admission Procedures at Otterbein
Otterbein accepts students on a rolling admission basis. Students will be notified of a decision within 1-2 weeks of their application file being complete.
- Recommended application deadline is January 15th for priority program and award consideration.
- A completed application file includes admission application, official high school transcript, ACT/SAT test scores, and a recommendation form.
- Otterbein uses superscoring for admission purposes until the priority deadline of January 15.
- Special admission procedures for Theatre, Music, Art, and Nursing.
Important Forms & Information
High School Counselor Recommendation Form
A required portion of the admission application, guidance counselors can download this form to complete and send for students applying to Otterbein. Once completed, send the form to:
Otterbein University
Office of Admission
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Battelle Scholarship recommendation form
Guidance counselors can download this form for students who have been nominated for Otterbein's half-tuition Battelle Award here.
International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement information
Otterbein recognizes and grants credit for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate coursework. For more information, see the following links in the 2011-12 catalog:
Academic Support and Disability Services at Otterbein
Learn more about the Academic Support Center and Disability Services that Otterbein offers its students.
Guidance Counselor Advisory Board (GCAB)
Those counselors wishing to be a part of the Guidance Counselor Advisory Board and attend our winter programs are welcome to contact Ben Shoemaker in the Office of Admission.
Check back here for future information on the 2011 Advisory Board Program.
Questions? Comments? Please send feedback to Ben Shoemaker.