JAWS

Junior Admissions Workshop
January 29-30, 2012

Schedule of Events
[Sunday]  [Monday]  [Location Details]

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012

11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Palamountain Hall, Class of 1967 Lobby,

Lunch on your own
Please note that lunch is not part of the formal program.  Murray-Aikins Dining Hall is open 9am-4pm at $8.50 (plus tax) for brunch/lunch, or check out the offerings in downtown Saratoga Springs.

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"

Bolton Hall, Room 280

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 Auditorium
Michael 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

 

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)


Monday, January 30, 2012

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

 

Noon - 1:00 pm

 

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.

 

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Skidmore Information Session
Surrey Williamson Inn, North Broadway



Location Details

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.