Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Winter Admission Intensives Series

 

From Davidson College:

We hope you will join us for our upcoming Winter Admission Intensives programs. These virtual workshops will give you access to our admission staff as they share their expertise on how to navigate the college application process. There is no cost to participate so feel free to register for as many events as you’d like. Make sure to register in advance. 


Saturday, February 3College Application and Financial Aid Basics for Non-U.S. Students (9:00 am EST): Join this session to learn about the basics of applying to colleges in the U.S. as a non-U.S. citizen. This session will cover the fundamentals of applying to college, with an additional focus on English Proficiency Exams, leveraging cultural capital in the application process, and applying for financial aid as a non-U.S citizen. 


Launching Your College Search (1:00 pm EST): The search for a perfect college "fit" can be daunting. Join this session to gain insight on how to sift through the thousands of colleges and universities that are out there to consider. This session will offer advice on how to create a thoughtful and intentional list of institutions that are a great fit for YOU! 


College Application Basics (2:30 pm EST): In this session we cover the fundamentals of applying to college. Discussion topics include: types of applications, application timelines, common application materials, and additional resources. 


Saturday, February 10 

College Essay Writing (1:00 pm EST): Learn the who, what, and why of college admission essays along with tips for putting your best foot forward in writing. 


College Admissions Mythbusting Panel (2:30 pm EST): What are the realities of the college admission process? What is important for me to know, and what can I ignore? This session will differentiate the myths and half-truths from the realities of applying to college. Davidson students and admission staff members will serve on a panel to offer a variety of perspectives and allow you to ask tough questions of those that have recently applied to college and those that review applications.


If you have any questions or need assistance feel free to contact us at any time at intensives@davidson.edu.

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