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November, 2015

Table of Contents

Tip of the Month Page 2

Perspectives Pages 3

Open House Notices Pages 4-10

Special Programs for Counselors Page 10

Special Programs for Prospective Students Pages 10-13

Miscellaneous Programs Pages 13

About the Newsletter

The College Impressions Newsletter began publication in 1983 with the goal of guiding students and counselors through the college admissions process by providing critical information about colleges and universities located across the country. The Newsletter contains Open House Notices dates, College Fair dates, descriptions about numerous Special Programs, and helpful advice. Rather than spending hours surfing the web yourself to find all of this detailed information, you can simply read our monthly newsletter. After 30 years of publication, this newsletter remains committed to positively impacting the futures of high school students by providing our subscribers with exactly what they need to know.

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The College Impressions Newsletter is continually striving to meet the information needs of students, parents, and guidance counselors. You can help us to create the best possible newsletter. We would welcome any suggestions, comments, concerns, or requests that you have. If you are interested, please e-mail us at: collegeimpr@comcast.net

Arthur Mullaney has vast experience when it comes to navigating the college admissions process. He established the College Impressions Newsletter in 1983. He spent 30 years as a high school guidance counselor. For more than 25 years, he ran an innovative summer college tour program that provided college admissions assistance to more than 1000 high school students from around the world.

Tip of the Month for Prospective College Students

**TIP -- Meet and get to know the Guidance Secretary! She will shepherd your high school credentials to the colleges which you choose to apply. Learn her system of transmission of transcripts and dates she expects to receive your college list.

Perspectives

14 Important Questions for Parents and Family of Entering Students

Source: Tufts University Admissions webpage

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How do students find help and whom can we call if students need assistance with their life at Tufts?

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What are the most important things to know about being on campus and the housing policies?

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Are students allowed to have a car on campus?

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What happens if there is a major emergency on campus?

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What is the university’s alcohol and drug policy?

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How do federal privacy rules affect the information parents or guardians receive from Tufts about their student?

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What does it mean to be in good standing?

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What would we do if our family financial status changes significantly?

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What is the university policy regarding religious holidays?

10. What if a student will or needs to take a leave of absence?

11. How does the university support students with disabilities, learning differences, and/or special needs?

12. What must a student do to earn a Tufts undergraduate degree?

13. Is it possible to graduate in fewer than four years?

14. How does Tufts support students in developing and reaching career goals?

The New Conventional Wisedom on Choosing a College

Source: The College Connection Newsletter, Future Focus Educational Services, August, 2015 “money.com”, July 15, 2015

The value of a college education will continue to rise in the next 10 years, but if costs continue to rise at current rates, the median college ROI (Return On Investment) from public colleges will outpace that of the median ROI at private colleges by 24 percent by 2025. To view the PayScale’s College ROI Chart: http://www.payscale.com/college-roi/forcast A decade ago, private colleges were typically the better bet in terms financial return investment post-graduation. They would be rewarded with an amazing education, a far-reaching network and plentiful career opportunities. However, many of the students who believed that promise, graduated into an economic recession after taking out historically high student loans, and the expectations for how far their college education would take them professionally weren’t always met. According to PayScale’s most recent data, public colleges are now typically the choice in terms of financial outcomes post-graduation, than private colleges. Is it true for every student, every school? No. But, public colleges (as a group) currently out-perform private colleges ROI by 13 percent. In 2015, one year’s tuition and fees at a public university averages $9,139, while at a private university it averages $31,231. For most professionals, wages, however, are not increasing. As a result, we’re seeing some of the advice around how to approach college selection shifting dramatically. Instead of “study a subject you are passionate about,” it’s “study something that is at the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs and what someone will pay you to do.” By focusing on outcomes, students are realizing that they can obtain a great education almost anywhere, if they put in the effort. It’s not just where you go, but how you spend your time in college that determines your career potential. The courses the student decides to take (and not take), the amount of work the student does, the intellectual curiosity the student exhibits, her participation in class, his focus and determination = all contribute far more to educational ‘outcome’ than the amenities and social life. You can become passionate about many different careers. There’s not one specific job that is your destiny. That’s the secret no one tells you. The concept of a “dream job” is out-of-date. Find purpose in what you end up doing.

Ambiguity

How do they get deer to cross the road only at those yellow road signs? How is it possible to have a civil war?

If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?

Open House Notices (OH),

November, 2015

Suggestion: When responding regarding attendance, confirm the date and time and place of the meeting.

Abbreviation Key: OH = Open House Program IS = Information Session ON = Overnight Program TBA = To Be Announced (date not available at time of printing)

Adelphi U., Garden City, NY, Nov. 15 (OH); Nov. 1 (Art Portfolio Review Day); call (800) 233-5744 Alabama, U. of, Huntsville, AL, Nov. 7 -Discovery Day- call (800) 824-2255

Albertus Magnus Col., New Haven, CT, Nov. 8 (OH); Nov. 7 & 14 (Saturday Session); call (800) 578-9160 Albright Col., Reading, PA, Nov. 15 -OH- call (800) 252-1856

Alfred St. U., Alfred, NY, Nov. 14 & 21 –Autumn Visit- call (800) 4-ALFRED

American International Col., Springfield, MA, Nov. 7, 14, 21 -Saturday IS- call (800) 242-3142

American U., Washington, DC, Nov., see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section for Preview Showcase Programs schedules, call (202) 885-1000

Anna Maria Col., Paxton, MA, Nov. 14 (OH); Nov. 21 (Saturday Visit); call (800) 344-4586

Art Institute of Boston (Lesley U.), Boston, MA, Nov. 8 (OH); Nov. 14 (Portfolio Workshop Day); call (617) 262-1223 Assumption Col., Worcester, MA, Nov. 6 & 13 – Discovery Day

Nov. 7 & 14 – Saturday Visitation Nov. 7, 14 – Saturday IS

Call (885) 882-7786

Babson Col., Wellesley, MA, Nov. 11 -Fall Preview- call (800) 488-3696

Bates Col., Lewiston, ME, Nov., see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (207)786-6000 Bay Path Col., Longmeadow, MA, Nov. 8 & 9 –ON- call (800) 782-7284

Becker Col., Worcester, MA, Nov. 11 –IS, English, Liberal Arts & Psychology, 210 Weller Academic Ctr., call (508) 373-9400 Worcester, MA, Nov. 21 –IS, Business, Data Science, Data Analysis, Weller Academic Ctr.

Leicester, MA, Nov. 11 –IS Animal Science & Biology, Daniel’s Hall Beloit Col., Beloit, WI, Nov. 21 –OH- call (800) 356-6751

Boston Architectural Col., Boston, MA, Nov. 12 -OH- 5:30 pm to 7 pm, call (617) 585-0123

Boston Col., Chestnut Hill, MA, Nov. “Eagle for a Day”, see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (800) 360-2500

Brandeis U., Waltham, MA, Oct. 24 & Nov. 9 –Fall for Brandeis Days- call (781) 736-5008 Briant U., Smithfied, RI, Nov. 7 –Women in STEN- call (800) 622-7001

Bridgewater St. U., Bridgewater, MA, Nov. 7 to 14 –Fall Preview- call (508) 531-1000 Bridgewater St. Col., Bridgewater, VA, Nov. 14 -OH- call (540) 828-8000

Bryn Mawr Col., Bryn Mawr, PA, Nov. 3 & 4 -Senior Stays ON, Women in STEN- call (610) 527-7320

Open House Programs - November, 2015 continued…

Canisius Col., Buffalo, NY, Nov. 15 (OH); Nov. 21 (Saturday Visits); call (716) 888-2201 Castleton State Col., Castleton, VT, Nov. 21 (OH); Nov. 11 & 14 (IS); call (802) 468-5611 Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 9 -OH- call (800) 967-8890

Catholic U., Washington DC, Nov. 13 –Focus Day-Departments: Architecture, Business, Engineering, Music, Social Work, call (800) 673-2772

Cedar Crest Col., Allentown, PA, Nov. 14 -OH- call (800) 360-1222

Champlain Col., Burlington, VT, Nov. 11 -Bus Trips to Champlain- see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (800) 570-5858

Clark U., Worcester, MA, Nov. 8 -OH- call (800) 462-5275 Clarkson U., Pottstown, NY, Nov. 15 -OH- call (800) 527-6577 Coe Col., Cedar Rapids, IA, Nov. 14 –Gold Visit Day

Nov. 9 to 14 -Gold Visit Week Nov. 14 –Scholars Weekend Call (877) CALL-COE

Colby-Sawyer Col., New London, NH, Nov. 14 –Saturday Tour- call (800) 272-1015 Colgate U., Hamilton, NY, Nov. 7, 14, 21 –Saturday IS- call (315) 228-7000

Cornell U., Ithaca, NY, Nov. 11 -IS, Arts & Sciences, Agriculture & Life Sciences & Engineering- call (607) 255-5241 Connecticut Col., New London, CT, Nov. 14 & 16 -Explore Weekend for Minority Students- call (888) 553-8760 Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY, Nov. 20 -OH- call (800) 285-4627

Curry Col., Milton, MA, Nov. 1 -Explore Curry- 9:30 am to 1 pm, call (800) 669-0686 C.W. Post of L. I. U., Greenvale, NY, Nov. 7 -Fall OH- 10 am to 2 pm, call (800) 548-7526

Daniel Webster Col., Nashua, NH, Nov. 14 -OH- call (800) 325-6876

Davidson Col., Davidson, NC, Nov. 1 to 3 –Multicultural Visit Program- call (740) 894-2000 Dean Col., Franklin, MA, Nov. 20 -Discover Dean Day, OH

Nov. 13 –Performing Arts Audition Nov. 14 -Saturday w/Dean Call (508) 541-1509

Dennison Col., Granville, NC, Nov. 2 –Fall Visit Day- call (740) 587-0810 Dickenson Col., Carlisle, PA, Nov. 4 –Discover Dickenson- call (800) 644-1773 Drew U., Madison, NJ, Nov. 8 –Discover Drew- call (973) 408-3739

D’Youville Col., Buffalo, NY, Nov. 14 -Fall OH- see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (800) 777-3921

Eckard Col., St. Petersburg, FL, Nov. 9 –OH- call (800) 456-9009

Elizabethtown Col., Elizabethtown, PA, Nov. 14 –OH- see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (717) 361-1402

Open House Programs - November, 2015 continued…

Elmira Col., Elmira, NY, Nov. 14 -Fall OH- call (800) 935-6472

Elms Col., Chicopee, MA, Nov. 4 & 31 (Holiday Visit Day); Nov. 15 (Interview Day); call (800) 255-3567 Emmanuel Col., Boston, MA, Nov. 11, 14, 21 –IS- call (617) 735-9715

Emerson Col., Boston, MA, Nov. 14 -Experience Emerson- call (617) 824-8500 Endicott Col., Beverly, MA, Nov. 14 -OH- call (978) 232-2009

Fairfield U., Fairfield, CT, Nov. 20 (Campus Visit); Oct. 31 (Nursing); call (203) 254-4100 Fisher Col., Boston, MA, Nov. 1 -OH- 10 am to 2:00 pm, call (617) 670-4400

Fitchburg State Col., Fitchburg, MA, Nov. 14 –OH- 9 am to 2 pm, call (800) 705-9692 Florida Inst. Tech, Melborne, FL, Nov. 21 -Discovery Day- call (800) 888-4348 Florida, Southern U., Lakeland, FL, Nov. 1 –Saturday Visit Day- call (800) 274-4131 Fordham, NYC, NY, Nov. 14 & 15 –Fall Preview- call (718) 817-1000

Framingham State U., Framingham, MA, Nov. 7, 14, 21 –Saturday IS- call (508) 626-4500 Franklin Col., Franklin, IN, Nov. 14 & 21 -Blue & Gold Visit Day- call (800) 852-0232 Franklin Institute, Boston, MA, Oct. 24 –OH- call (617) 588-1368

Franklin Pierce Col., Rindge, NH, Nov. 14 -Sunday Visit- call (800) 437-0048 Geneva Col., Beaver Falls, PA, Nov. 12 –Discovery Day

Nov. 17 –OH Nov. 30 -STEM Call (724) 846-5100

Gettysburg Col., Gettysburg, PA, Nov. 6 & 7 -Conservatory Audition- call (717) 337-6300 Gordon Col., Wenham, MA, Nov. 11 –Experience Gordon Day, OH- call (800) 847-8255

Goucher Col., Baltimore, MD, Nov. 4 (Explore Goucher); Nov. 14 & 21 (Saturday Visits); call (401) 337-6000 Green Mt. Col., Poultney, VT, Nov. 14 -OH- 10 am to 3 pm, call (800) 776-6675

Grinnell Col., Grinnell, IO, Nov. 7, 14, 21 -Saturday Visit- call (800) 247-0113 Hamilton Col., Clinton, NY, Nov. 3 & 10 –ON- call (800) 843-2655

Hampshire Col., Amherst, MA, Nov. 10 -Campus Visit- call (413) 582-5471

Hartford, U. of, Hartford, CT, Nov. 1 -Fall Preview, OH- 9 am to 3 pm, see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (800) 947-4303

Hartwick Col., Oneonta, NY, Nov. 11 (Discovery Day); Nov. 7, 14 (Open Saturday); call (800) HARTWICK Hobart William Smith Col., Geneva, NY, Nov. 14 -Fall OH- call (800) 852-2255

Open House Programs - November, 2015 continued…

Holy Cross, Col. of, Worcester, MA, Nov. 8 -OH- 9 am to 1 pm Nov. 7 & 14 -Sat. Info Sessions Nov. 7 to 9 –Multicultural Visit Call (800) 442-2421

Hood Col., Frederick, MD, Nov. 7 & 14 -Saturday Visit, OH- call (800) 922-1599

Hope Col., Holland, MI, Nov. 7, 14, 21 -Hope Col. Visitation Days- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 968-7850 Ithaca Col., Ithaca, NY, Nov. 11 - OH- 8:30 am to 3 pm, call (800) 429-4274

Johnson State Col., Johnson, VT, Nov. 6 -OH- call (800) 635-2356

Keene State Col., Keene, NH, Nov. 14 & 20 (OH); Nov. 3 (Sch. of Ed.); call (800) KSC-1909 Lafayette Col., Easton, PA, Nov. 4 -Fall OH- 8:30 am to 3 pm, call (610) 330-5100

Lasell Col., Newton, MA, Nov. TBA -OH- 8:30 am, call (888) LASELL4

Lawrence Memorial-Regis Col. Collaborative ASN Program, Medford, MA, Nov. 5 –IS, Nursing- 7 pm to 9 pm, call (781) 306-6600 Lebanon Valley Col., Annville, PA, Nov. 20 –OH

Nov. 14 -Discovery Day Nov. 18 –Day at the Valley

Nov. 7 -Physical Therapy, Athletic Training Day Call (800) 445-6181

LeMoyne Col., Syracuse, NY, Nov. 8 -OH- 10 am to 3:30 pm, call (800) 333-4733

Lesley U., Cambridge, MA, Nov. 8 (OH); Nov. 14 (Portfolio Workshop); call (800) 999-1959 Lewis & Clark Col., Portland, OR, Nov. 14 -OH- call (503) 768-7000

Loyola U., Baltimore, MD, Nov. 1 (OH); Nov. 4 (Portfolio Workshop); call (800) 221-9107 Lyndon State Col., Lyndon, VT, Nov. 14 (OH); Nov. 1 (Instant /Decision Day); call (802) 626-6413 Macalaster Col., St. Paul, MN, Oct. 30 –Fall Sampler- call (800) 231-7974

Maine, U. of, Farmington, ME, Nov. 14 -OH- call (207) 778-7050 Maine, U. of, Orono, ME, Nov. 14 -OH- call (207) 581-1561

Mary Baldwin Col., Staunton, VA, Nov. 11 –Fall Visit- call (800) 468-2262

Manhattan Col., Riverdale, NY, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 –Saturday Info. Days- noon to 3 pm, call (800) 622-9235

Mass Col. of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA, Nov. 22 -Fall OH- Bus Trip from Boston & NYC, contact Admissions prior to Nov. 14, call (800) 292-6632

Mass Col. of Pharmacy, Boston, MA, Nov. 15 -OH- 10 am, call (800) 225-5506

Mass Maritime Acad., Buzzards Bay, MA, Nov. 14 -OH- 8 am to noon, call (800) 544-4311 Mass, Boston, Boston, MA, Nov. TBA -Showcase Saturday- 9 am to noon, call (617) 287-6000 UMASS, Dartmouth, MA, Nov. 8 –OH- 10 am, call (508) 999-8605

Open House Programs - November, 2015 continued…

UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA, Oct. 23 –OH- call (978) 934-3931

Merrimack Col., No. Andover, MA, Nov. 8 (OH); Nov. 11 (Academic Preview Day); call (978) 837-5000 Missouri, U. of, Columbia, MO, Nov. 7 -Meet Mazzoo Day- call (573) 882-2456

Moravia Col., Bethlehem, PA, Nov. 14 –OH- call (610) 861-1300 Montserrat Col., Beverly, MA, Nov. TBA -OH- call (800) 836-0487

Mt. Holyoke Col., Northampton, MA, Nov. 10 -Frances Parkem Day- see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (413) 538-2023

Mt. Ida Col., Newton, MA, Nov. 8 –IS- call (617) 928-4500

Mt. St. Mary’s Col., Newberg, NY, Nov. 15 –OH- call (888) 937-6762

Mt. St. Vincent Col., Riverdale, NY, Nov. 8 (OH); Nov. 21 (IS, 9 am to 3 pm); call (718) 405-3267 Muhlenberg Col., PA, Nov. 22-29, (Campus Visit Program), call (484) 664-3200

Newbury Col. Boston, MA, Nov. 1 & 22 (Discover Days, 10 am to 1 pm); Nov. 24 (OH); call (800) NEWBURY New England Col., Henniker, NH, Nov. 21 (Preview Day); Nov. 11 (Holiday Visit); call (800) 521-7642

New England U., Manchester, NH, Nov. 7 -OH- call (207) 283-0171

New Hampshire, U. of, Durham, NH, Nov., see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (603) 862-1781 New Haven, U. of, New Haven, CT, Nov. 1 & 22 -Fall OH- 9 am to 2 pm, call (800) 342-5864

NYU, NYC, Nov. 14 -Diversity OH- call (212) 998-5065

Niagara U., of, Buffalo, NY, Nov. 7, 14 (Saturday Visit Days); Nov. 11 (On The Edge); call (800) 462-2111 Nichols Col., Dudley, MA, Nov. 15 -OH- call (800) 470-3379

Norwich U., Northfield, VT, Nov. 14 –OH & possible ON Programs- call (800) 468-6679 Nyack Col., Nyack, NY, Nov. 8 & 9 –College Visit Day- call (800) 336-9225

Ohio Wesleyan U., Delaware, Ohio, Nov. 14 -OH- call (800) 922-8953 Pace U., NYC, Nov. 15 –Fall OH- call (800) 874-PACE

Paul Smith Col., Lake Placid, NY, Nov. 9 -Campus Visit Day- call (518) 327-6017

Pine Manor Col., Chestnut Hill, MA, Nov. TBA -OH- 10 am to 1 pm, call (800) 762-1357 Pittsburg, U. of, Pittsburg, PA, Nov. 14 -OH- call (877) SEE-PITT

Plymouth State U., Plymouth, NH, Nov. 11 & 14 –OH- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 842-6900 Providence Col., Providence, RI, Nov. 4, 6, 9 –A Day in Friartown– call (401) 865-2141

Quinnipiac U., Hamden, CT, Nov. 14 -Fall OH- 9:30 am to 3 pm, call (800) 462-1944 Radford U., Radford, VA, Nov. 14 -OH- 9 am to 3 pm, call (540) 831-5000

Open House Programs - November, 2015 continued…

Randolph Macon Col., Ashland, VA, Nov. 14 (OH); Nov. 10 (Twilight Tour); call (800) 888-1762 Reed Col., Portland, OR, Nov. 5-7, (ROME, Multicultural Overnight), call (800) 547-4750 Regis Col., Weston, MA, Nov. TBA -IS- call (800) 456-1820

Rensselaer Poly Tech, Troy, NY, Sept. 24 to Nov. 20, (Senior Overnights), call (800) 448-6562 Rhode Island Col., Providence, RI, Nov. 14 -OH- call (401) 456-8000

Rhode Island Sch. of Design, Providence, RI, Nov. 14 & 21 -IS- see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (800) 364-RISD

Rhode Island, U. of, Kingston, RI, Nov. 2, 14, 21 -Saturday Tours- call (401) 874-7000 Ringling Sch. of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL, Nov. 7 –Preview Day- call (800) 233-7695 Ripon Col., Ripon, WI, Nov. 7, 14, 21 –Saturday Visits- call (800) 947-4766

Riviere Col., Manchester, NH, Nov. 14 –Information Day- call (800) 447-4843

Rochester Institute of Tech., Rochester, NY, Nov. 8, 14 -OH- 11 am, call (585) 475-2411 Rochester, U. of, Rochester, NY, Nov., Off Campus Interviews:

Nov. 2 & 5 -NYC Nov. 7, 8, 12 –LI Nov. 21 –Manhattan

For greater detail, call (888) 822-2256 Roger Williams U., Bristol, RI, Nov. 22 -OH- 9 am to 1 pm, call (800) 458-7144 Russell Sage Col., Troy, NY, Nov. 13 –Overnight (Troy)- call (800) 999-7772

Sacred Heart U., Fairfield, CT, Nov. 18 (Welch Wed., Sch. of Business); Nov. 15 (OH); call (203) 371-7880 St. Andrews, U. of, Fife KY169AJ, Scotland, Nov. 11 –Visit Day- call 44(0)1334-4

St. Anselm Col., Manchester, NH, Nov. 7 (OH); Nov. 14 (Saturday Visit); call (603) 641-7500 St. Joseph Col., Standish, ME, Nov. 11 (Vets Day); Nov. 21 (Saturday Tour); call (800) 338-7057 St. Lawrence U., Canton, NY, Nov. 9 -Visit Day- 9 am to 3 pm, call (888) 454-5333

St. Michael’s Col., Colchester, VT, Nov. 9 -OH

Nov. 21 –Saturday Tour Nov. 8 –Sunday Tour Call (800) 762-8000

St. Olaf Col., Northfield, MN, Nov. 1 -Visit Day- call (800) 800-3025 Salem State Col., Salem, MA, Nov. 14 -OH- call (978) 542-6206

Sara Lawrence Col., Canton, NY, Nov. 3 -Prospective Student Day, possible Sleep Over- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 888-2858 School of Visual Arts, NYC, Nov. 7 -OH- call (212) 592-2000

Open House Programs - November, 2015 continued…

Skidmore Col., Saratoga, NY, Nov. 11 –OH- call (800) 867-6007

Slippery Rock U., Slippery Rock, PA, Nov. 7 -OH, Showcase- call (800) SRU-9111

Smith Col., Northampton, MA, Nov. 11 -Fall Preview, OH- see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (413) 585-2500

Southern Florida Col., Lakeland, FL, Nov. 11 (Academic Preview & Day on Campus); Nov. 7 (Saturday Tour); call (800) 274-4131 Southern N.H., Manchester, NH, Nov. 1 (OH); Nov. 3 (IS Culinary Arts); call (800) 642-4968

Southern Vermont U., Bennington, VT, Nov. 21 –OH- call (800) 521-2782 Spelman Col., Atlanta, GA, Nov. 9 -A Day in Your Life- call (800) 982-241 Springfield Col., Springfield, MA, Nov. 8 -OH- call (413) 748-3136

Stetson U., Deland, FL, Nov. 15 (OH, 10 am to 1 pm); Nov. 7 & 21 (Saturday Visit); call (800) 688-0101

Suffolk U., Boston, MA, Nov. 1 –OH- call (617) 573-8460

SUNY, Col. of Environmental Sci. & Forestry, Syracuse, NY, Nov. 6 & 11 -Info. Sess.- see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section, call (800) 777-7373

Syracuse U., Syracuse, NY, Nov. 7, 14, 21 -Syracuse Saturday- call (315) 443-1870

Tampa, U. of, Tampa, FL, Nov. 8 (OH); Nov. 14 & 21 (Fall Receptions); call (800) 733-4773 Temple U., Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 8 -OH- call (504) 865-5000

Towson U., Towson, MD, Nov. 6 , 7 & 13, 14 -Fall OH- 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, call (800) 225-5878 Trinity Col., Hartford, CT, Nov. 8 & 9 -Preview Weekend- call (860) 297-2577

Tufts U., Medford, MA, Nov. 6 –OH Engineering- call (617) 628-5000 Tulane U., New Orleans, LA, Nov. 15 –Preview Day- call (800) 873-WAVE

Union Col., Schenectady, NY, Nov. 8 & 9 -Get to Know Union- call (888) 843-6688 Vassar Col., Poughkeepsie, NY, Nov. 11 -OH- call (800) 827-7270

Vermont, U. of, Burlington, VT, Nov. 7 (OH); Nov. 1–3 (Discovering U. Vermont); call (802) 656-4647 V.M.I., Lexington, VA, Nov. 13 & 14 -OH- call (540) 464-7746 or (800) 767-4207

Wagner Col., Staten Island, NY, Nov. 14 -Campus Visit- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 221-1010

Washington & Jefferson Col., Washington, PA, Nov. 9 & 10 -Senior Overnight- call (888) W-AND-JAY Wellesley Col., Wellesley, MA, Nov. 14 –Discovery Wellesley- call (781) 283-2770

Wells Col., Aurora, NY, Nov. 14 -Fall OH- 10 am to 2 pm, call (800) 952-9355

Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA, Nov. 1 & 22 –Saturday Tour & IS- call (617) 442-9010 Wesleyan U., Middletown, CT, Nov. 10 & 11 -TAP- call (860) 685-3000

Open House Programs - November, 2015 continued…

Westfield State U., Westfield, MA, Nov. 1 –OH- call (413) 572-5218

Western New England Col., Springfield, MA, Nov. 1 -OH- call (413) 782-1312

Wheaton Col., Norton, MA, Nov. 11 -Fall Visit Day, Math. & Science- call (800) 394-6003 Wheelock Col., Boston, MA, Nov. 14 -Fall OH- 9:00 am to 2 pm, call (617) 879-2206

William & Mary Colo., Williamsburg, VA, Nov. 7 & 11 -Fall Focus Days- call (757) 221-4000

Wittenberg U., Springfield, Ohio, Nov. 13 (Fall Visit Day, OH); Nov. TBA (Multicultural Days); call (800) 677-7558 Wooster, Col. of, Wooster, Ohio, Nov. 21 (Scot Saturday); Nov. 8 & 14 (Fall Visit Days); call (330) 263-2322 Worcester Polytech. Institute, Worcester, MA, Nov. 1 (OH); Nov. 7, 14, 21 (Saturday Visit); see Special Programs for Prospective College Students section for program information, call (508) 831-5286 Worcester St. Col., Worcester, MA, Nov. 14 -General OH: Business Admin., Communication, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, History, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Urban Studies, Visual & Performing Arts, call (508) 929-8040

Special Programs for Guidance & Independent Counselors

26th Annual “Academy/ROTC Night” at Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Military personnel will be present at 6:30 pm and remain through 9:00 pm to answer questions. The program will start at 7:00pm. Representatives from the service academies: The Citadel, Maine Maritime Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy & New York State Maritime Academy, Norwich University, Valley Forge Military Institute, and the Virginia Military Institute. All ROTC Programs and representatives of area Congressional Officials will be present to meet with prospective students and their parents. Should a student (grades 9 through 12) be considering attending a military academy, attendance at this program will be most helpful.

For more detailed information, contact: Capt. Ed Bryant, USNIA, at 978-356-5453 or Email captecb@aol.com

Note: Ed Bryant, the coordinator of this event, extends an invitation to all Maine and New Hampshire counselors, students and their parents to attend this Military School “Academy/ROTC Night.”

The Bridge Training Institute, Continuing Education that meets the needs of: Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, MA & RI Marriage & Family Counselors CEUs

November 6, 2015 -- Treating Self-Destructive Persons: How Do We Help Our Clients? How Do We Help Ourselves? Baren Walsh Ph.D.

At The Courtyard Marriott, 75 Felton St., Marlboro, MA, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Fee: $149 including 6 CEUs per training For greater detail, contact: Steven Murphy at (508) 755-0333 steven@thebridgecm.org

Special Programs for Prospective College Students

Oct. 31, 2015 in Hartford, CT, at the Hartford Art School, noon to 4:00 pm Nov. 1, 2015 in Boston, MA, at the Hynes Convention Ctr., noon to 4:00 pm Nov. 15, 2015 in New York, NY, at the Jacob Javitz Center, noon to 4:00 pm

Students will be able to have their portfolios reviewed and evaluated by representatives from 50 leading colleges of art and design. It is an opportunity for students to learn more about these colleges, their admissions criteria and to obtain professional advice on how to expand and edit their portfolios.

American University, Washington, DC will host an admissions program for prospective students: Open House: Nov. 1 & 2 -- Kogod Sch. of Business & School of International Service

Nov. 5 & 6 -- Multicultural Overnight

Nov. 8 & 9 -- Professional Overnight & Showcase Call (800) 428-4632

Assumption College, Worcester, MA is hosting a number of Information Session type meetings. Each meeting will consist of a small group session to answer all students and parent questions regarding admission to Assumption and a tour of the Assumption College Campus. All sessions will begin at 10:00 am and extend to noon on the following dates:

Saturday Information Sessions : October 3, 24, 31, 2015 & November 7 & 14, 2015 & December 5, 2015 at 10:00 am For greater definition, call (888) 882-7786

Bates College, Lewiston, ME encourages prospective students to visit and to take advantage of its numerous admissions programs. Fall Saturdays: Nov. 7 & 14, 2015 & 11 am -- Info. Sess. 10 am

Bates Open House Program: Oct. 12, 2015

Prolog Programs: II Nov. 8 to 12, 2015 -- Deadline to register September 30, 2015 For greater detail, call the Bates Admissions Office at (207) 786-6000

Bates College will be hosting its Prologue Programs for First-Generation-to-College or Multicultural Students on November 8 to 12, 2015. The Prologue Program is designed to acquaint prospective students and supporters (parents, guardians, etc.) with the Bates academic and extra-curricular offerings. Students chosen to participate in the Prologue to Bates are provided transportation to the Bates campus (travel scholarships are available), have an interview with an admissions officer, attend classes, meet faculty and spend time talking with enrolled students about Bates. For additional detail, call (207) 786-6000

Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA

On Oct. 28, 2015 -- a Forensic Science & Justice Night On Nov. 14 & 21, 2015 -- a Saturday Class Tour On Nov. 1, 2015 -- a Sunday Campus Tour

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA will continue its popular “Eagle for a day Program” during which an aspiring student will spend a day with a BC student. The candidate must sign up at least 5 business days prior to the visit.

Call (800) 336-2522 or (617) 552-3700

Champlain College, Burlington, VT is hosting a bus trip to Champlain College on November 11, 2015 leaving from: Hartford, CT -- Sedgwick Middle School, West Hartford at 6:30 am and returning at 7:00 pm

Boston, MA -- South Shore Plaza near UNO’S, Braintree at 6:30 am and returning at 7:00 pm Springfield, MA -- Holyoke Mall near Macy’s at 7:30 am and returning at 6:00 pm

Wakefield, MA -- Wakefield High School at 6:45 am and returning at 7:15 pm Portsmouth, NH -- Hilton Garden Inn at 6:45 am and returning at 6:00 pm

Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IO will host a number of Academic Show Case Days in November, 2015 Nov. 14 -- Crimson & Gold Visit Day

Nov. 9 to 13 -- Crimson & Gold Visit Week For greater detail, call (800) 330-8104

D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY will be hosting an admissions OH program on November 8 plus a number of Weekend Visit D’Youville Days during which students can interview with an admissions counselor, tour the D’Youville campus, attend classes & group discussions on the following dates:

Fall Open House: Nov. 14, 2015 Holiday Visits: Nov. 1 & 22, 2015 Spring Open House: April TBA, 2016

Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA will be hosting Departmental Days during the month of November November 23 & 24 -- Fall Preview

October 26 -- Business Expo Day November 2 -- Psychology

November 23 -- Engineering & Physics Day Spring 2016 -- TBA Multicultural Weekend For greater detail, call (717) 361-1400

Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA will be hosting Academic Departmental 45 minute tours on the following dates: Communication & Media -- November 19 & December 3 at 10:00 pm

Education -- Thursdays at 10:00 am Nursing -- Mondays at 1:00 pm For greater detail, call (800) 705-9692

University of Hartford, Bloomington, CT will host college Specific Tours. To obtain information on these programs, call the following telephone numbers:

The Hart School: (860) 768-4465 The Hartford Art School: (860) 768-4827

College of Engineering, Technology, Architecture: (860) 768-4446 Barney School of Business/Courtney Culler: (860) 768-5407

Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI is hosting a number of “Preview & Discovery Days & Information Events” in 2015 JWU Preview, November 1, 2015 CE Culinary

For specific details, call (800) DIAL-JWU

Manhattan College, Riverside, NY will be hosting a number of Saturday Information Sessions in November, 2015 Saturday Information Sessions will begin at 10 am and end at 1 pm on Nov. 8, 14, 21, 2015.

For details, call the Manhattan College Admissions Dept. at (800) 622-9235

Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA will host a number of admissions programs during November, 2015 Nov. 2, 2015 -- Shadow Day

Nov. 10, 2015 -- Francis Perkins Annual Program

To pre-register or to obtain greater detail, call the Mt. Holyoke Admissions Office at (413) 538-2023 Newbury College, Brookline, MA is hosting its Newbury College Buffet Nov. 10 and Fall OH is Nov.22 For details, call (800) NEWBURY

University of New Hampshire will host four Academic Specific Visit Options

Nursing -- Nov. 12, 17, 2015 Morrill Hall, 1:00 pm in Room 108 Education -- Nov. 3, 19, 2015 & Dec. 1, 2015

Mechanical Engineering -- Nov. 5, 2015

Paul College of Business -- Nov. 6, 13, 21, 2015 & Dec. 4, 11, 2015 at 5:15 pm Pre Vet Medicine -- Nov. 18, 2015

For greater detail, call (603) 862-1360

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI The Admission Department will host a number of Open House & Information Session type programs during the 2015–2016 school year. Each program will consist of a three hour presentation which will commence at 1:00 pm and consist of a discussion regarding Admissions and the Application Process and a Tour of the Facilities. Especially note that each presentation is designed to be student and family friendly. The Schedule will be as follows:

October, 2015 through January, 2016 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays February, March, April & May, 2016 Wednesdays and Fridays

RISD will host Saturday Programs: November 14 & 21, 2015 February 27, 2016 March 5 &19, 2016 and April 23, 30, 2016 The Saturday Programs are subject to change, thus, call to check the date/time of any program. These programs are expected to attract more families and applicants than can be accommodated at one sitting, therefore, prospective participants are urged to call well ahead (three to four weeks) of the intended program date and secure a reservation. All meetings will take place at the Chace Ctr., 20 No. Main Street. Call the RISD Admissions Office at (401) 454-6100

St. Michael’s College, Colchester, VT will be hosting a number of admissions programs this fall 2015 General OH Program: Nov. 15, 2015

Fall Saturday Tour Program: Nov. 21, 2015

Fall Sunday Tour Programs: Nov. 8 & Dec. 6, 2015

For greater detail or to pre-register, call the St. Mike’s Admissions Office at (800) 762-8000

Smith College, Northampton, MA will host its Fall Preview Day for high school seniors and juniors and their parents on

November 11, 2015. The Ada Comstock OH for nontraditional students is scheduled for Nov. 11, 2015. For details, contact the Smith College Admissions Office at (413) 585-2500

SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, NY will host a number of Admissions Information Programs. Information Sessions at Syracuse Campus: Nov. 6, 11, 2015. Call (315) 470-6500

Tufts University, Medford, MA Overnight stays are typically available from mid-October through mid-November for high school seniors and during the month of April for admitted students. For greater detail, call (781) 395-8500 or by visiting

University of Vermont, Burlington VT is hosting:

“Vermont-In-Person Days” on Oct. 26, 2015. The difference between an OH and the “Vt.-In-Person Days” is that students will be visiting classes and spending more time with UVT students.

“Discovering UVT Days” for underrepresented students: Oct. 25 to 27, 2015 Weekend Saturdays: Oct. 26 & Nov. 15 & Dec. 6

“Jump Start for Juniors” on April TBA, 2016

Call the U. of VT Admissions Office at (802) 656-3370

Westfield State University, Westfield, MA will be hosting admissions programs to inform and to welcome prospective students and their families. The Open House date is: November 1, 2015 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

A pre-registration is requested, call (413) 572-5218

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA is hosting a number of Admissions Programs in October, 2015 WPI Saturday Visits, 2015: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2015

For greater detail or to pre-register, call the W.P.I. Admissions Office at (508) 831-5286

Miscellaneous Programs

Global Youth Service Day, April 15 – 17, 2015

What is National Youth Service Day? Millions of youth participated in National Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the world in April 2010. They tutored young children, registered new voters, educated their communities about good nutrition, distributed HIV/AIDS prevention materials and met many more community needs through their service. National Youth Service day supports youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement, and educates the public, the media and elected officials about the role of youth as community leaders.

Youth Service America and the State Farm Companies Foundation are offering 100 grants of $1,000 each to students, teachers and school based service-learning coordinators. To obtain an application, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Good Neighbor Service-Learning Award, c/o Written Request, Youth Service America, Suite 200, 1101 15th _{St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 or} go to the Web www.ysa.org/nysd for more information about National Youth Service Day. Download an application and the guidelines at YSA.org/awards or Email goodneighbor@ysa.org Source: Internet & Parade Magazine, September, 2014