How to Get In: Old Dominion University College of Business and
Public Administration    We posed questions to admissions
officials at the Old Dominion University College of Business and
Public Administration regarding the application process, what
they look for in applicants, and what sets their school apart.
These are their responses:  1. What can applicants do to set
themselves apart from their peers?  Applicants need to treat the
admissions process like a job application process. Follow the
steps outlined, completing each item completely, and have
appropriate, professional followup. While the process utilizes
technology, there are people behind the technology every step of
the way, so be sure to behave in a professional manner
throughout the process.  2. What do you look for in the
application essays? What do the essays tell you about a
candidate?  We look for a truthful outline of goals and
clarification of any self-perceived application weaknesses. The
essay is supposed to tell us what the applicant's go