Comments on: FYI http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/ Straight from a student's mouth Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:24:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Duane Flowers http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-6252 Duane Flowers Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:06:21 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-6252 Excellent advice! "Don’t try to play it cool!" You certainly hit the nail on the head... in my early days that recommendation would have been quite helpful (had I actually heeded it). Soon I found that, as an underclassman it really wasn't possible to be cool. There was just no way to compare with the older kids. Slowly I realized exacty how small a fish I was swimming in that big pond. It was good practice though, and I must ahve enjoyed it, because as soon as I graduated I did it all over again! :-) Excellent advice! “Don’t try to play it cool!” You certainly hit the nail on the head… in my early days that recommendation would have been quite helpful (had I actually heeded it). Soon I found that, as an underclassman it really wasn’t possible to be cool. There was just no way to compare with the older kids. Slowly I realized exacty how small a fish I was swimming in that big pond. It was good practice though, and I must ahve enjoyed it, because as soon as I graduated I did it all over again! :-)

]]> By: Jacqueline http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Jacqueline Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:00:23 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-35 I'd just like to add one little thing to what Anand said - please please please DO NOT put your SSI on your supplementary materials! Use your WesID instead. There's nothing worse than spending hours with a sharpie blacking out your SSI from every single slide you sent in to the art department (trust me). Here at the office, we use your WesID, not your SSI, to keep track of your records - so put your WesID on everything! If you don't have or don't know your WesID number, just give us a call and we can look you up or put you in the system! Also, a point of clarification - the deadline for submissions of supplementary materials is whichever deadline you choose (be it ED 1, ED 2, or Regular). As Anand said, if you are going ED 1 the deadline is November 15th - however, for ED2 and Regular Decision, the deadline is January 1st. Cheers! Jacqueline Chapman '08 Senior Interviewer I’d just like to add one little thing to what Anand said – please please please DO NOT put your SSI on your supplementary materials! Use your WesID instead. There’s nothing worse than spending hours with a sharpie blacking out your SSI from every single slide you sent in to the art department (trust me). Here at the office, we use your WesID, not your SSI, to keep track of your records – so put your WesID on everything! If you don’t have or don’t know your WesID number, just give us a call and we can look you up or put you in the system!

Also, a point of clarification – the deadline for submissions of supplementary materials is whichever deadline you choose (be it ED 1, ED 2, or Regular). As Anand said, if you are going ED 1 the deadline is November 15th – however, for ED2 and Regular Decision, the deadline is January 1st.

Cheers!

Jacqueline Chapman ‘08
Senior Interviewer

]]> By: Anand http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Anand Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:37:13 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-33 Hey Kate! Great to know that you've been struck by the Wesbug. To answer your questions, let me begin with first quarter senior grades. As and Early Decision 1 applicant, your quarter grades will be considered by the Deans. You're encouraged to submit your second quarter/ semester grades, if and when they are available, and the Deans will review your quarter and semester performance. Secondly, regarding your art work: if you are planning on including your portfolio as a part of your application then you do not need to meet with the professor on campus. You can submit your portfolio in SLIDE form, and the admissions office will forward the slides to the appropriate department for evaluation. Please note that the admissions office does not view/assess the work, and that this work will not be resent to you after evaluations. I would have you note that if you are planning to submit your work as a part of your application, then the deadline is November 15. Thirdly, regarding your campus visit: You are most welcome to come on campus as you please. The interview is not obligatory, but if you would like it to be considered as a part of your Early Decision application, then i would suggest coming in October. Please note that we have Open Houses on Oct 8th and Nov 12. So if you are thinking of attending an open house, and possibly having an interview then, I would call the admissions office immediately to schedule an interview as slots are running out! hope this answers your questions, but do keep them coming! Anand Senior Interviewer Hey Kate! Great to know that you’ve been struck by the Wesbug.

To answer your questions, let me begin with first quarter senior grades. As and Early Decision 1 applicant, your quarter grades will be considered by the Deans. You’re encouraged to submit your second quarter/ semester grades, if and when they are available, and the Deans will review your quarter and semester performance.

Secondly, regarding your art work: if you are planning on including your portfolio as a part of your application then you do not need to meet with the professor on campus. You can submit your portfolio in SLIDE form, and the admissions office will forward the slides to the appropriate department for evaluation. Please note that the admissions office does not view/assess the work, and that this work will not be resent to you after evaluations. I would have you note that if you are planning to submit your work as a part of your application, then the deadline is November 15.

Thirdly, regarding your campus visit: You are most welcome to come on campus as you please. The interview is not obligatory, but if you would like it to be considered as a part of your Early Decision application, then i would suggest coming in October. Please note that we have Open Houses on Oct 8th and Nov 12. So if you are thinking of attending an open house, and possibly having an interview then, I would call the admissions office immediately to schedule an interview as slots are running out!

hope this answers your questions, but do keep them coming!

Anand
Senior Interviewer

]]> By: Jacqueline http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Jacqueline Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:58:52 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-29 Yuriy – The Deans are looking to see that you have consistently taken an academically rigorous course of study, so be sure that your replacement course is at least as rigorous as the English class that you would have taken otherwise. Be sure to talk to your academic advisor or counselor about your choice – they are sure to know you, your school, and the courses in discussion far far better than any of us, and will likely provide more and better insight. The choice is ultimately yours to make – you decide what classes are best. I highly recommend doing an interview generally, but in a case like this I would push even harder – in an interview setting, you can explain your choices in an articulate and passionate manner. That will come through in our write-ups, and will ultimately go into your file which will be read by a Dean, who can then make an informed decision. Best of luck! Jacqueline Chapman '08 Senior Interviewer Yuriy –

The Deans are looking to see that you have consistently taken an academically rigorous course of study, so be sure that your replacement course is at least as rigorous as the English class that you would have taken otherwise. Be sure to talk to your academic advisor or counselor about your choice – they are sure to know you, your school, and the courses in discussion far far better than any of us, and will likely provide more and better insight. The choice is ultimately yours to make – you decide what classes are best. I highly recommend doing an interview generally, but in a case like this I would push even harder – in an interview setting, you can explain your choices in an articulate and passionate manner. That will come through in our write-ups, and will ultimately go into your file which will be read by a Dean, who can then make an informed decision. Best of luck!

Jacqueline Chapman ‘08
Senior Interviewer

]]> By: Kate Lisi http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Kate Lisi Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:51:44 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-27 Hey seniors, It has been almost half a year now since I first fell in love with Wesleyan. I'm going to apply Early Decision, but I was wondering if first quarter senior grades are taken into account for early decision/ play a part in admission. Also, when would you recommend me showing my portfolio to an art professor and having a student interview? (October? or is that too late) Thanks! Hey seniors,

It has been almost half a year now since I first fell in love with Wesleyan.
I’m going to apply Early Decision, but I was wondering if first quarter senior grades are taken into account for early decision/ play a part in admission. Also, when would you recommend me showing my portfolio to an art professor and having a student interview? (October? or is that too late)

Thanks!

]]> By: yuriy http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-26 yuriy Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:42:36 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-26 I have a boring question but one that's been nagging at me...Wesleyan requires/recommends four years of English in high school for those applying, but I am taking Existentialism as an English class this semester. Is that alright? thanks very much -yuriy I have a boring question but one that’s been nagging at me…Wesleyan requires/recommends four years of English in high school for those applying, but I am taking Existentialism as an English class this semester. Is that alright? thanks very much

-yuriy

]]> By: Antonio Reis http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Antonio Reis Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:55:01 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-25 OK, that makes sense! OK, that makes sense!

]]> By: Justin H. http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Justin H. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:47:24 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-24 Sure! Before your first year begins, you will receive a packet with a list of FYI and introductory courses (ie: Intro to Sociology, Intro to Economics). You have the opportunity to register for one FYI and one intro course before your come to Wesleyan in the fall. You will fill out the remainder of your course load once you reach campus, but this enables first year students to lock in two classes over the summer. It's mostly for piece of mind, and it helps us assign you an advisor. Justin Holzwarth '08 Senior Interviewer Sure! Before your first year begins, you will receive a packet with a list of FYI and introductory courses (ie: Intro to Sociology, Intro to Economics). You have the opportunity to register for one FYI and one intro course before your come to Wesleyan in the fall. You will fill out the remainder of your course load once you reach campus, but this enables first year students to lock in two classes over the summer. It’s mostly for piece of mind, and it helps us assign you an advisor.

Justin Holzwarth ‘08
Senior Interviewer

]]> By: Antonio Reis http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Antonio Reis Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:11:28 +0000 http://voice.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2007/08/21/fyi/#comment-23 These FYI courses must make the transition from high school to college much easier. It's wonderful that one's first college paper is edited by a writing tutor. Could you explain what you mean by freshman having the opportunity to pre-register for these classes? These FYI courses must make the transition from high school to college much easier. It’s wonderful that one’s first college paper is edited by a writing tutor. Could you explain what you mean by freshman having the opportunity to pre-register for these classes?

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