Junior Admissions Workshop
January 29-30, 2012
[Sunday] [Monday] [Location Details]
Sunday, January 29, 2012
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Registration Palamountain Hall, Class of 1967 Lobby, Lunch on your own |
| 11:15am & 11:30am |
"Early Bird" Campus Tours Class of 1967 Lobby |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm
1:00pm - 1:15pm |
Seminar
"Disability/Accessibility Issues at the College Level" Megan Hegener, Coordinator for Students with Disabilities Learn the difference between disability services in High School and College and how to find the best fit for your academic and physical needs during your college search. Welcome Palamountain Hall, Gannett AuditoriumMichael Sposili, Director of Alumni Affairs and College Events; Mary Lou Bates, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
| 1:15pm - 1:45pm |
Workshop 1 "Selective College Admissions and Visiting Colleges" Gannett Auditorium Mary Lou Bates |
| 1:45pm - 2:30pm |
Workshop 2 "The College Interview" Gannett Auditorium Admissions Staff |
| 2:30pm - 2:45pm |
Beverage Break Class of 1967 Lobby |
| 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Workshop 3 "Writing the Application Essay" Gannett Auditorium Admissions Staff |
| 3:15pm - 4:00pm |
Workshop 4 "The College Search Process From the Other Side: Helpful Hints From the Veteran College Searchers" Gannett Auditorium Skidmore Student Panel |
| 4:00pm - 5:50pm
5:50 pm |
Free Time Explore the campus or downtown Saratoga Springs Student Drop-Off in Atrium of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
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| 6:00pm - 6:45pm |
Dinner for Students Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Skidmore student hosts will eat with the group in the Dining Hall |
| 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Dinner for Parents Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, 2nd Floor |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
"Navigating the College Admissions Process" A seasoned counselor's perspective on identifying "good fit" colleges Gannett Auditorium Ali Bhanji, Director of College Guidance, The Collegiate School (New York, NY) |
| 7:15am - 8:30am |
Breakfast for Students and Parents (optional) Murray-Aikins Dining Hall |
| 9:00am - 10:30am |
Workshop "Mock Admissions Session" Williamson Sports and Recreation Center, Intramural Gym Session begins promptly at 9am |
| 11am, 1pm, 3pm |
Campus Tours Judith Pick Eissner '64 Admissions Center, North Broadway |
| 11:00am - noon |
Seminar "Financing Your Education" Gannett Auditorium Beth Post Lundquist, Director of Financial Aid |
| 11:30 am - 1:30pm |
Lunch for Parents and Students (optional) Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
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| Noon - 1:00 pm
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Seminar "Summer Pre-College Programs for High School Students" Michelle Paquette, Associate Director, Academic Programs and Residencies Try college on before taking college on. Skidmore’s Pre-College Program Director will explain the many benefits of summer pre-college programs, including earning college credit, experiencing campus life, making friends from around the world, and preparing for college success.
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| 1:00pm - 1:45pm |
Skidmore Information Session Surrey Williamson Inn, North Broadway |
The Class of 1967 Lobby and Gannett Auditorium are located in Palamountain Hall.
The Intramural Gym is located in the Williamson Sports and Recreation Center.
The Spa, Skidmore’s on-campus snack bar, is located on the lower level of Case Center will be closed on Sunday, January 29. It will be open on Monday, January 30 from 9:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The Burgess Café, Skidmore’s on-campus coffee bar, located on the second floor of Case Center, will be open on Sunday, January 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. It will be open on Monday, January 30 from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
The Atrium Café, and Convenience store, located at the main entrance of the Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, will be open on Sunday, January 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on Monday January 31 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The Skidmore Shop, located on the lower level of Case Center, will be open on Monday, January 30 from 9:15 to 5:00 p.m. It is closed on Sunday, January 29.
