COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER

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1 1 COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER THE BEST WAY TO LEARN ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Your future begins today! 2222 Publisher Arthur P. Mullaney 64 Shore Drive Kingston, MA Guidnace & Schooling Counseling Department Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School 775 Bay Rd. S. Hamilton, Ma Staff Lynn Lizotte Peter Gefteas Phone (781) February, 2016 Table of Contents **CI Website Highlight: Special Programs for Prospective Students Page 2 Perspectives Pages 2 Open House Notices Pages 3-8 College Fairs Page 8-10 Enrichment Programs Page

2 2 CI Website Highlight: Special Programs for Prospective College Students webpage The new CI website has a webpage that features an example of the Special Programs for Prospective College Students section from a recent CI Newsletter. A description of each program as well as the appropriate dates and contact information are provided. Having this information can help students & parents coordinate scheduling their visits to colleges. We encourage CI subscribers to share with prospective college students and their parents the link below to this CI webpage: Perspectives Application Process: Interviews Written by George Huang Most of the top universities try to interview their applicants. Interviews are most often done by volunteer alumni. They are busy people and so you need to accommodate their schedules, not the other way around. When an interviewer makes contact with you, ask if they need any documentation from you. Some may ask you to fill out a form to make the interview easier for them. Thank them via e- mails immediately after the interview to reinforce a good impression. If you think there are issues that were not addressed during the interview, that thank-you may be your last chance to do so. Don't ask questions like "what are my chances" because 1) the interviewer doesn't know, and 2) if he thinks you really don't qualify, he wouldn't want to tell you either. Your interview is a chance for the college to know how you are as a person. They like to see a person who is socially appealing and can get along with others well (i.e. not a loner or a weirdo). Demonstrate your passion, commitment, uniqueness, and social skills. Research the school a bit and prepare some intelligent questions to ask. (Sometimes you ask questions not to get answers, but to show that you did your research and are really serious about the school.) Show them you re excited about the school and really want to go there. Don t appear to be a snob, but don t unduly humble yourself either. Remember, most interviewers do this volunteer work because they have a passion for kids and education. They generally do not do this with the intention of being the "gatekeepers" of the schools. Therefore, don't be too nervous even if you are talking to a top lawyer in a big law firm. Interviews should be an enjoyable process for you. Be yourself and relax. College Students Believe They re Ready for the Workforce, But Employers Not So Sure What do employers look for in prospective hires? A survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities reports that employers place the most value on applicants with demonstrated proficiency in soft skills and knowledge that cuts across all majors. The most-valued traits for applicants are: 1. Oral communication skills 2. Teamwork skills 3. Written communication ability 4. Ethical judgment and decision-making skills 5. Critical-thinking and analytical reasoning skills. CAM Report Volume 38 November 2015

3 3 Upcoming Open Houses, Tours and or Informational Sessions Always confirm the day and time of all events prior to leaving for your destination. Did you know that some colleges waive the application fee if you take a tour and attend an informational session? Abbreviation Key: OH = Open House Program IS = Information Session Assumption College, Worcester, MA Tours: (1 hour) Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30, 12:30 and 3:00 Tuesday and Thursday 10:00, 1:00 and 3:00 Interviews can be scheduled by calling Bay Path College Longmeadow, MA Feb. 16 Exploratory Event- call (800) Daily Tours: Tuesday Friday at 2:00 pm; Saturdays 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 4/16 and 4/30 register online for these tours. Schedule an informal interview by calling Becker Col., Worcester, MA OH March 5 Brandeis U., Waltham, MA Live Chats online: Feb. 23 at 12:00 pm-1:00 pm & Feb. 24 at 12:00 pm-1:00 pm For more information, call (800) Bridgewater State U., Bridgewater, MA Tours: Spring session: Monday - Thursday 11:00 am-3:00 pm when classes are in session. Summer months: Monday - Thursday 10:00 am-2:00 pm Call to schedule a tour Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island Phone: Informational Session 4, 5 & 8-12 & & :15 pm - 3:00 pm Campus Tour 4, 5 & 8-12 & & :00 pm - 4:00 pm Campus Tour & :00 am - 10:00 am Experience Brown 10, 12, 24, 26 10:50 am - 1:00 pm 11:50 am- 2:00 pm Experience Brown 25, 26 11:50 am-2:00 pm

4 4 Experience Brown 11, 17, 18, 19, 25 10:20 am - 1:00 pm and 11:50 am - 2:00 pm Informational Session & :15 am - 11:00 am Campus Tour & :00 am - 12:00 pm Campus Tour 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Champlain College, Burlington, VT OH February 16 10:00 am-3:00 pm Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA March 21-25, 2016 April 18-22, 2016 Kohawk Kickoff College Preview Designed with high school sophomores and juniors in mind. You will have a tour, attend a class and have a chance to speak with an admission counselor, athletic coach and faculty member. Seniors can even stay overnight on campus with a student host! Colby Sawyer College Schedule a visit at admmissions.colby.edu/portal/campus-visit Colorado University - Bolder Telephone: [email protected] Daily Information Sessions and Campus Tours You may also want to participate in the Office of Admissions' daily information sessions and student-led walking tours. These sessions are available Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and on most Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., except on holidays and during campus closures. All-Day Visit Programs CU-Boulder offers a variety of all-day visit programs for those who really want to get to know our campus community. These include the CU-Boulder Engineering Sampler, Be a CU Student for a Day, and programs designed for students who are underrepresented in the engineering fields. See the Undergraduate Admissions website for dates and details. Dean College, Franklin, MA School of Arts and Dance: February 16, 17 and 18 Discover Dean Days: February 19 and April 2 at 10:00-2:00. Register by calling IS and Tours: February 6 and 27, March 5 and 26, April 23 and 30 at 10:00-12:00 Emmanuel Col., Boston, MA February 15 Application Deadline-, call (617) Tours are offered daily at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm

5 5 Interviews are scheduled upon request. Call with the day and time (between 9:00 am-4:00 pm) if you would like to schedule an interview. Endicott Col., Beverly, MA Focus Days February 17, 18, and 20 Academic presentations by Deans and faculty members offer applicants a closer look at the curriculum in their intended field of study. Staff members from the offices of financial aid and student affairs will present workshops for parents, and student-led campus tours will be available. Reservations are required for this event. Call February 16 Nursing Sport Science and Fitness Studies Visual and Performing Arts February 17 Arts and Sciences Hospitality Management February 19 Business Communication Education Fisher College, Boston, MA Interview and Tours: Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00, Saturdays 9:00-1:00 Call for either at Framingham State Col., Framingham, MA Information Sessions: February 6 and 13 th : March 5 th and April 23 and 30 th. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Call (508) Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Phone: Hours: Monday - Friday Interviews: 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Tour Only: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm IS and Tours: Most Mondays & Fridays at 10am Select Saturdays: Interviews: 9am, 10am, 11am Tour Only: 10am and 11am IS and Tour: 10am Schedule an interview or tour at or [email protected] Hamilton College Clinton, NY Phone: Tours: February-May 20, Monday through Friday at 11, 1, and 3 & Saturdays in April at 12:00 and 2:15. IS: January 18, February 15-19, and March 7-November 30, Monday through Friday at 12:15 & Saturdays in April at 1:15. You do not need to preregister for campus tours or Information Sessions.

6 6 Hampshire Col., Amherst, MA Campus Visit Day April 21, 2016 Call (877) to register. Holy Cross College Worcester, MA Phone: IS: Feb. 15 & 19 -IS- 11:15 am to 1:15 pm IS: April Monday-Friday 11:15 am and 1:15 pm Tours: February 1- May 6 (M-F) 10:00 12:00 2:00 3:00 May 30-August 26 (M-F) 10:00 12:00 2:00 3:00 No tours on 7/4/16 Hood College Frederick, MD Phone: OH during the hours of 12 1 p.m. and 4:30 6 p.m. at the Whitaker Campus Center: Tuesday, March 22 Tuesday, June 14 Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI Virtual Open House February 9 at 6:00 Register online at online.jwu.edu/about/open-house Keene State College, New Hampshire IS and Tours weekdays 9:30 and 1:30 when college is in session Film Studio Tour Media Arts Ctr February 19 March 25 April 22 2:00-3:00 Lesley University MA To schedule a visit, go to Lyndon State, VT OH April 29 Register by calling or online at [email protected] Massasoit Community College Brockton Tours February 18 2:00 Canton Tours February 16 and 18 March 2 and 23 April 19 and 21 May 10 all at 2:30 Middleboro Tours Every Wednesday 4:00 MassBay Community College IS February 17 at 10:00 March 9 at 06:00 April 2 at 10:00 April 7 at 06:00 April 25 at 06:00 Mass University of Boston, MA February 13 Showcase Saturday register at Visits Showcase Saturday Dartmouth, MA Campus Tours Monday-Friday 10:00 and 1:00 (90 minute tours) *register before attending Amherst, MA IS Monday- Friday 10:00 and 12:30 (40 minute sessions) Tours Monday-Friday 11:00 and 1:30 and 2:30

7 7 Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT Tours (one hour) Register online Middlesex Community College, MA OH Lowell April 2 Bedford April 26 M.I.T., Worcester, MA Tours Monday-Friday 11:00 3:00 When classes are in session. Newbury College, MA Phone: Tours Monday-Friday 10:00 1:00 Tour and IS February 6 and March 5 Open House February 19 10:00-1:30 Sacred Heath University Connecticut 90 Minutes Tours Fairfield, CT campus Saturday tours and information sessions are available at 10AM and 12PM on the following dates: February 6, 2016 February 13, 2016 February 20, 2016 March 19, 2016 April 9, 2016 April 16, 2016 April 23, 2016 Sunday tours and information sessions are available at 10AM and 12PM on the following dates: January 31, 2016 February 21, 2016 March 20, 2016 April 10, 2016 April 24, 2015 Weekday tours and information sessions are available: Monday - Friday at 10AM, 12PM or 2PM until Friday, May 6, 2016 Twilight Tours will be offered on Wednesdays at 4PM and 6PM beginning March, 23, 2016 through April 27, 2016 Skidmore, Saratoga Springs, New York OH February 15 March 23 April 18 April 29 Register by calling or skidmore.edu/admissions/visits/junior/ind.php St Joseph s, West Hartford, Connecticut Phone: [email protected] Tour and IS: February 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m. Tour and IS: February 15 Tours every hour on the hour between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Blue Jay for a Day - Shadow a Class Weekdays throughout spring semester. Tours: Monday - Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. St. Michaels College, Colchester, VT Tours: Monday-Friday at 10:00 and 2:00 (1 hour) No tours March 19-28

8 8 No 10:00 tours on February 15, 19 and March 7 Every Saturday in February, March 12, April 2 and 23 Interviews, call 800-SMC-8000 Stonehill College, Easton, MA IS and Tour (2 hours) Monday-Friday Register online Syracuse University, NY Winter Campus Day February 15 Westfield State College, Westfield, MA Walk in Wednesday Call to attend this informational session Wheelock College, Boston, MA Individual Appointments: Monday Friday 10:00-06:00 Call Open House: February 10 06:00-08:00 March 12 10:00-12:00 April 2 10:00-12:00 College Fairs This is a great opportunity to speak to multiple college representatives, face to face, to learn if you are interested enough to pursue a tour and interview. Go prepared, research which school will be attending and plan your time accordingly. College Fairs provide a vast amount of information that would take many hours for someone to research and or travel to learn about these schools. Pay attention to the differences between the schools: degrees, urban, rural, large, small, mostly commuters or mostly live on campus what are you looking for, what is best for your future? NEACAC Fair: Stonehill College NEACAC Fair: Assumption College Sports Complex, Easton, MA Plourde Recreation Center, Worcester Monday, May 16, 2016, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday, May 17, :00-11:00 & 6:00-8:00 NEACAC Fair: Mitchell College Yarnall Athletic Center, New London, CT Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 6:30pm - 8:30pm NEACAC Fair: University of Maine at Presque Isle Gentile Hall, Presque Isle, ME Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 9:00am-11:00am NEACAC Fair: Merrimack College Merrimack Athletic Complex Lawler Rink North Andover, MA Tuesday, May 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm NEACAC Fair: University of Maine at Augusta Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive May 26, 9:00am-11:00am & 5:00pm-7:00pm NEACAC Fair: Keene State College Spaulding Gymnasium, Keene, NH Friday, May 27, 2016, 9:00am-11:00am National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is sponsoring the following fairs: Boston National College Fair Springfield National College Fair Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Eastern States Exposition May 22, 2:00pm-5:00pm April 3, 1:00pm-4:00pm

9 9 May 23, 8:30am-12:30pm April 4, 9:00am-11:30am More information, call: More information, call: Providence National College Fair Rhode Island Convention Center April 5, 5:30pm-8:30pm More information, call: College Tours For more information, call or College Visits at Midwest College Tour: February Northwestern University; Loyola University Chicago; DePaul University; University of Chicago; University of Notre Dame; Purdue University; Indiana University; Butler University Cost: $1,250 Originating city: Chicago, IL Midwest College Tour: June University of Michigan; University of Notre Dame; Northwestern University; Lake Forest College; University of Chicago; DePaul University; Purdue University; Indiana University; Washington University in St. Louis Cost: $1,635 Originating city: Detroit, MI Northeast College Tour: June Boston University, Northeastern University, Babson College, or Harvard University; Tufts University, MIT, or Boston College; Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, or Bryant University; Yale University or Wesleyan University; Fordham University, Columbia University, or Barnard College; New York University, Parsons School of Design, or Sarah Lawrence College; University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, or Swarthmore College; Haverford College, Bryn Mawr College or Villanova University; Johns Hopkins University, Goucher College, Maryland Institute College of Art, or Loyola University Maryland; Georgetown University or George Washington University; American University or University of Maryland Cost: $2,135 Originating city: Boston, MA Canada College Tour: July 2-8 McGill University; Concordia University; Carleton University; University of Waterloo or McMaster University; University of Guelph; University of Ottawa; Queen's University; Trent University; University of Toronto; York University Cost: $1,835 Originating city: Montreal, QC Southeast College Tour: July 9-15 George Washington University or Georgetown University; University of Richmond or Randolph-Macon College; Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill OR Elon University and Guilford College; Wake Forest University, Salem College, or North Carolina School of the Arts; Davidson College or University of North Carolina at Charlotte; University of Georgia; Emory University or Oglethorpe University; Vanderbilt University or Belmont University Cost: $1,735 Originating city: Washington, DC

10 10 California College Tour: July Chapman University or California State University at Fullerton; Pomona College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Scripps College; University of Southern California or California Institute of Technology; California State University at Northridge or California Lutheran University; University of California at Los Angeles or Mount Saint Mary's College; Pepperdine University or Loyola Marymount University; Santa Clara University or Menlo College; Stanford University or Notre Dame De Namur University; University of California at Berkeley or St. Mary's College of California; University of San Francisco or San Francisco State University Cost: $1,935 Originating city: Los Angeles, CA Northeast College Tour: July Harvard University, Northeastern University, or Boston University; MIT, Boston College, or Tufts University; Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, or Providence College; Yale University or Fairfield University; Columbia University, Fordham University, or Barnard College; New York University, Parsons School of Design, or Pace University; University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Temple University, or Swarthmore College; Haverford College, Bryn Mawr College, or Villanova University; American University or University of Maryland; Georgetown University or George Washington University Cost: $1,835 Originating city: Boston, MA Enrichment Programs Annual Read Across America Day March 2, 2016 Sponsored by the National Education Association Literary Empowerment Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, invites educators and schools or other literacy projects to apply for FREE books for Read Across America Day. During the past year, LEF has distributed over 3,000,000 books to schools all across the country on Read Across America Day and for other literacy projects. For greater detail, contact Literacy Empowerment Foundation, 1311 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA or phone (610) or consult the Web site: Volunteer work benefits everyone involved. Volunteer Opportunities are a great way to learn about subjects that interest you while gaining experience and giving back to our communities. This experience highlights a myriad of positive traits (initiation, compassion, organization, social ) that any college or university would like to welcome to their college or university. Research these sites or simply look around your community for something that interests you which will enrich you and those you service Norwich University Northfield, VT Youth Leadership Conference Start Date: 3/25/2016 All Day End Date: 3/27/2016

11 11 Event Description Conducted across the nation and sponsored by the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW), Youth Leadership Conferences (YLC) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) annually sanction the YLC curriculum. YLC classes are led by skilled instructors and supervised by well-qualified Team Leaders and Counselors. Classes are participatory. The New England Chapter of YLC is conducted at Norwich University, the nation s first senior military college. You should only apply if you are interested in pursuing a college education, attending a Federal Academy, military college and/or applying for a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior in high school. Contact Information: Name: YLC Staff Phone: [email protected]