Schedule for 2009, Sons and Daughters Program [Wesleyan University]


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Schedule for 2009

P = Parent activity, S = Student activity, PS = Parent and Student activity.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, November 22
12:30–3:15 p.m.	Registration (PS) - Beach Conference Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission, 70 Wyllys Avenue
1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.	Take a Tour(PS) - Campus Tour - leaves from Office of Admission, 70 Wyllys Avenue
3:30 p.m.	Welcome (PS) - Tishler Lecture Hall (Room 150), Exley Science Center, 265 Church Street Speaker: Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
3:45 p.m.–5 p.m.	The College Search Process (PS) - Tishler Lecture Hall (Room 150), Exley Science Center, 265 Church Street What makes a good match between a student and a college? Where do we start and how do students set a "game plan" for a successful college search? Wesleyan’s Dean of Admission, Nancy Hargrave Meislahn will moderate a panel of students in a discussion of their various pathways to college.
5:15–7:15 p.m.	Parent Reception and Dinner (P) - Beckham Hall, Fayerweather
5:15–6:30 p.m.	Finding the Right Match (S) - Daniel Family Commons, 3rd Floor, Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Ave. Students will be given a guidance counselor’s perspective on how to find the best college(s) for them. Presenter: Ali Bhanji, Director of College Counseling at The Potomac School in McLean, VA
6:30–7:15 p.m.	Casual Dinner Party with Wesleyan Students (S) - Daniel Family Commons, 3rd Floor, Usdan University Center, 45 Wyllys Ave.
7:30–8:00 p.m.	Dessert with President Michael Roth ’78 (PS) - Beckham Hall, Fayerweather

Monday, November 23
8:00–8:45 a.m.	Hot Buffet Breakfast (PS) - Beckham Hall, Fayerweather
9:00–9:45 a.m.	The College Interview (S) - Rooms 108 and 110, Usdan University Center Join admission deans and current senior interviewers for a discussion of the personal interview process. Bring your questions.
9:00–9:45 a.m.	Parenting the High School Student Through the College Admission Process (P) - Room 190, Center for Film Studies Presenters: Ali Bhanji, Director of College Counseling at The Potomac School in McLean, VA, and Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
10:00–10:45 a.m.	A Mock Admission Committee for Students (S) - Rooms 108 and 110, Usdan University Center
10:00–10:45 a.m.	Meeting College Costs (P) - Room 190, Center for Film Studies Wesleyan’s Director of Financial Aid discusses the facts about financing your student’s college education. Presenter: Jennifer Lawton, Director of Financial Aid
11 a.m.–Noon	Making the Transition from High School to College (S) - Room 190, Center for Film Studies Staff panelists will discuss various aspects of college life, including residential life, athletics, studying abroad, and leadership opportunities.
11 a.m.–Noon	A Mock Admission Committee for Parents (P) - Rooms 108 and 110, Usdan University Center Working with members of the admissions committee, parents will review applications for admission and determine the successful candidates.
Noon	Parent and Student Lunch Boxed lunches available to take out or eat in!