Schedule for 2007
P = Parent activity, S = Student activity, PS = Parent and Student activity.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
| 12:30–3:15 p.m. |
Registration (PS) Location: Beach Conference Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission, 70 Wyllys Avenue |
| 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. |
Take a Tour (3 options) (PS) - Campus Tour, leaves from the patio of the office of admission - Suzanne Lemberg Usdan University Center, leaves from the patio of the office of admission - Freeman Athletic Center, leaves from the main lobby 161 Cross Street |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Welcome (PS) Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Location: Room 150, Exley Science Center, 265 Church Street |
| 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Joint Session (PS) The College Search Process What are admission professionals looking for in an applicant? Discussion with Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, Wesleyan’s Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, followed by presentation of guidelines for developing the college list. Location: Room 150, Exley Science Center, 265 Church Street |
| 5:00–5:45 p.m. |
Casual Pizza Party for Students with Wesleyan Admission Staff and Seniors (S) Location: Daniel Family Commons, (3rd Floor), Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Avenue |
| 5:30–7:30 p.m. |
Parent Reception and Dinner (P) Location: Beckham Hall, Fayerweather, 45 Wyllys Avenue |
| 6:00–7:30 p.m. |
Student Session (S) Finding the Right Match Students will be given a guidance counselor’s perspective on how to locate the best college(s) for them. Presenter: Ali Bhanji, Director of College Counseling at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia Location: Kerr Lecture Hall (Room 107) Shanklin Laboratory, 237 Church Street |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Gathering in Beckham Hall (PS) Location: Beckham Hall, Fayerweather, 45 Wyllys Avenue |
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. |
Parent and Student Buffet Breakfast (PS) Location: Beckham Hall, Fayerweather, 45 Wyllys Avenue |
| 9:00–9:30 a.m. |
Student Session (S) The College Interview Join an admission dean and current senior interviewers for a demonstration of the personal interview process. Bring your questions. Red Group location: Taylor Meeting Room (108), Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Avenue Blue Group location: Andersen Meeting Room (110), Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Avenue |
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. |
Parent Session (P) Parenting the High School Student Through the College Admission Process A college counselor offers guidance and ideas. Presenter: Ali Bhanji, Director of College Counseling at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia Location: Memorial Chapel |
| 9:45–10:45 a.m. |
Student Session (S) A Mock Admission Committee for Students Working with an Office of Admission professional, students will review applications for admission and determine the successful candidates. Red Group location: Taylor Meeting Room (108), Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Avenue Blue Group location: Andersen Meeting Room (110), Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Avenue |
| 10:00–10:45 a.m. |
Parent Session (P) Meeting College Costs A financial aid officer discusses the facts about financing your student’s college education. Presenter: Jennifer Lawton, Director of Financial Aid Location: Memorial Chapel |
| 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m. |
Student Session (S) Making the Transition from High School to College Student panelists will discuss various aspects of college life, including residential life, athletics, studying abroad, and leadership opportunities. Location: Memorial Chapel |
| 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m. |
Parent Session (P) A Mock Admission Committee for Parents Working with an office of admission professional, parents will review applications for admission and determine the successful candidates. Red Group location: Taylor Meeting Room (108), Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Avenue Blue Group location: Andersen Meeting Room (110), Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Avenue |
| 1:00–1:45 p.m. |
Lunch (PS) Box lunches available to take out. A schedule of afternoon classes will be made available to those interested in attending a class. Location: Zelnick Pavilion |
