This is the first of many newsletters we will be posting during this school year. It is designed
to give you important information on coming events that are of special interest to you as
seniors. In addition to our information, we have attached a copy of the College Impressions
Newsletter, which is a publication we subscribe to.
SELECTIVE SERVICE INFORMATION
If you are an 18 year old male, you need to register with the Selective Service within 30 days
of your 18
thbirthday, in order to stay eligible for Federal Student Loans, government jobs
and job training. You may register by returning the card you receive in the mail; at your
local post office; or on the web at: www.sss.gov.
It’s the law!
ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL CEEB# 221275
This is the College Entrance Exam Board number that you need for your college and
scholarship applications. It is posted in the guidance office, and we suggest you memorize it,
you will need it!
EARLY DECISION APPLICANTS
If you are planning to apply Early Decision to a college and the college requires a Financial
Aid Profile, you must register with the College Scholarship Service in order to receive your
personal Financial Aid Profile. All other students should register as soon as you know for
sure all of the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. Generally speaking this
should be done between Thanksgiving and Christmas. You may pick up the Profile
Registration information in the guidance office. Any student applying Early Decision or
Early Action should see their guidance counselor A.S.A.P!
FEDERAL STUDENT AID FORMS
Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Forms (FAFSA) are not yet available,
you can apply for your PIN now at: www.pin.ed.gov. For more information about the
FAFSA, go to : www.fafsa.gov. A Financial Aid Seminar will be scheduled for early
January, here at St. Mary’s.
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
Go to www.ncaa.org/eligibility to learn about the eligibility requirements, the recruiting
process and services for students with disabilities.
SAT (reminder)
The registration deadline for the November 3
rdSAT is October 4
th. You can apply online at:
www.collegeboard.com.
ACT (reminder)
The registration deadline for the December 8
thACT is November 2
nd. You can apply online
at: www.actstudent.org.
SAT PREP COURSES
There are several SAT Prep courses available. Please see your guidance counselor for more
information, or visit this page on the website.
*IMPORTANT – You must obtain a pass from guidance the day prior to the visit, and
please visit the Guidance Calendar page as we are still in the process of scheduling
representatives!
10/1 – U. Mass. Lowell @ 10:15
10/1 – Stonehill College @ 1:30
10/2 – Western New England College @ 11:15
10/2 – Saint Anselm College @ 1:15
10/3 – U. Mass. Boston @ 9:00
10/3 – Simmons College @ 11:00
10/4 – Southern New Hampshire University @ 9:30
10/5 – University of New Hampshire @ 9:30
10/5 – Bryant University @ 1:15
10/9 – Rivier College @ 9:00
10/9 – Emmanuel College @ 10:30
10/9 – University of Scranton @ 1:20
10/10 – Endicott College @ 8:30
10/10 – Salve Regina University @ 9:30
10/15 – Anna Maria College @ 9:00
10/15 – Framingham State University @ 1:20
10/16 – Worcester State University @ 9:30
10/18 – St. Josephs College, Maine @ 10:25
10/18 – Sacred Heart University @ 1:20
10/19 – University of New England @ 9:30
10/22 – University of Hartford @ 9:45
10/22 – Quinnipiac University @ 1:30
10/23 – Wheelock College @ 10:10
10/23 – University of Southern Maine @ 1:00
10/24 – Mass. College of Pharmacy @ 11:00
10:25 – Salem State University @ 9:30
10/26 – Suffolk University @ 10:15
10/29 – Providence College @ 1:20
11/1 – Merrimack College @ 1:00
11/5 – Wheaton College @ 11:30
WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN NATIONS BEST STUDENT ATHLETE
If you have a “B” average and participate in at least one school sponsored sport you are
eligible to fill out the application. For more information or to apply online, please visit:
www.wendyheisman.com.
SERVICE ACADEMY NIGHT – Danversport Yacht Club, November 7, 6:30 – 9:30
Congressional staff will be present to discuss the Academies appointment, selection and
nomination process. Academy Cadets and Midshipmen will be on hand to speak with
Attendees.
COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER
Open House (OH) Notices October, 2012
Symbols explanation: OH = Open House Program IS = Information Sessions ON = Overnight Program
Suggestion: Respond regarding your attendance at an admissions meeting & confirm the date and time and place of the meeting.
October, 2012
Adelphia U., L.I., NY Oct. 28 –OH-, Oct. 8 –IS-, call (800) ADELPHI
Alabama, U. of, Huntsville, AL., Oct. 20 - OH, 8:30 am to 3 pm, call (800) 824-2255 Albright Col., Reading, PA, Oct. 27 -Fall Welcome Day- 9 am to 4 pm, call (800) 252-1856 Alfred U., Alfred, NY, Oct. 27 -OH, Saturday Visit-, call (800) 541-9229
American International Col., Springfield, MA, Oct. 20 -General Info. Day-, Oct. 6,13,27 –Saturday Tours call (800) 242-3142 American U., Washington, D.C., Oct. 8 -Preview Day-, for Admis. Receptions see Special Program Section or call (800) 428-4632 Anna Maria Col., Paxton, MA., Oct. 20 -OH- , call (800) 344-4586
Art Institute of Boston, (Leslie Col.), Cambridge, MA, Oct. 21 - Fall OH-, call (617) 349-8800
Assumption Col., Worcester, MA, Oct. 7 –Special Visitation Day-, Oct. 27 - Information Sessions – call (888) 882-7786 Babson Col., Wellesley, MA, Oct. 8, 13, 21, 27 –Fall Preview- (mini OH), call (800) 488-3696
Bates Col., Lewiston, ME, Oct. 8, -OH– Fall Saturday Programs Oct. , 2012 Nov. , 2012
Bates Overnight Schedule: Oct. 1 to 4, 9 to11, 22 to 25, 28 to 30 Nov. 1 to 8, & 13 to 15, 2012 Bates Prologue Programs: I Oct. 7 to 9 II Nov. 13 to 15, 2012
Fall Saturdays: Sept. 29 Oct. 6, 13, 27 Nov. 3, 10
For greater detail call (207) 786-6000 or consult the Bates web site www.bates.edu
Bay Path Col., Longmeadow, MA, Oct. 14 & 28 -OH- 11 am to 3 pm, See Special Program Section for greater information Bay State Col., Boston, MA., Oct. Every Wednesday at 4 pm, -Rising Senior program-, call (800) 81LEARN
Becker Col., Worcester & Leicester, MA., Oct. 20, –OH at both colleges- 8:30 am, call (877) 5BECKER
Beloit Col., Beloit, WI, Oct. 8 & 27–Visit Day- create an ON by arriving on Oct. 26, Receptions in N.E., N.Y. see Special Section Program section or call (800) 356-0751
Benjamin Franklin Institute, Boston, MA., Oct. 27, -OH- call (617) 423-44630
Bentley U., Waltham, MA Sept Admissions Night Programs in MA., CT., NY see Special Program Section Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA, Oct. 1 -OH, IS- 6 pm to 8 pm, call (617) 585-0123
Brandeis U., Waltham, MA, Oct. 21 –Preview Day-, call in state (781) 736-3500 out state (800) 622-0622 Bridgewater col., Bridgewater, VA, Oct 20 -OH- call (800) 759-8328
Bridgewater State Col., Bridgewater, MA., Oct. 27 –Sch.of Ed. Preview- , 10 am to 11 am, call (508) 531-1237
Brown U., Providence, RI, Oct. (usually a Saturday in early Oct.)–School of Engineering OH-, call (401) 863-2378 (Admissions) Bryant U., Smithfield, RI, Oct 22 –OH- Oct., see Special Program section for details, call (800) 622-7001
Bryn Mawr Col., Bryn Mawr, PA., Oct. 10 -Bryn Mawr by Day-, see Special Program Section, call (610) 526-6571 Canisius Col., Buffalo, NY, Oct 20 –OH-, Oct. 13 -Saturday Visit- call (800) 843-1517
Carnegie-Mellon U., Pittsburg, PA, see Special Program Section for details on a number of admissions programs Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland Oct. 8 –OH-, call (800) 967-8898
Castleton St. Col, VT, Oct. 20 -OH- call (800) 639-8521
Catholic U., Washington, DC, Oct. 14 -OH- 9 am to 3:30 pm, call (800) 673-2772 Cedar Crest Col., Allentown, PA, Oct. 14 –OH-, call (800) 360-1222
Champlain Col., Burlington, VT., Oct. 27 –, Fall OH- call (800) 570-5858, Clark U., Worcester, MA, Oct. 13,20,28 – Fall Previews-, call (800) 462-5275 Clarkson U., Potsdam, NY, Oct. 6 -OH- call (800) 527-6577
Coe Col., Cedar Rapids, IO, Oct. 6 -Campus Visit Day, OH- 9 am to 2 pm, call (800) 332-8404 Colby Col., Waterville, ME, Oct. 25t0 27 -Experience Colby, minority students-,- call (207) 872-3384
Open House Programs - October, 2011 continued…
Colby-Sawyer Col., New London, NH, Oct. 20 -Fall OH- Oct. 2 & 25 -Senior Discover Days-, Oct.24 -ON Visit-,call (800) 272-1015 Colgate U., Hamilton, NY, Oct. through Dec. 1 , -Saturday Session-, 10 am, call (315) 224-7000
Colorado Col., Colo. Springs, CO, Oct.7&8–Showcase, OH-, Oct. 13, -Engineering Exploration Day, OH, call (800)542-7214 Colorado State U.., Ft. Collins, CO, Oct. 12 & 26 -Show Case for high school students- call (970) 491-1101
Connecticut Col., New London, CT, Oct. 8 –OH, Fall Showcase- 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, call (888) 553-8760
Culinary Inst. of America, Hyde Park, NY, Oct. 5 –OH-, Greystone, CA, 17 -OH-, see Spec. Sect. for Receptions call (800) 245-4627 Curry Col., Milton, MA., Oct. 14 & 28 -Fall OH- RR, call (800) 669-0686
C W Post U. of LI, NY, Oct. 8&19,-Post Preview Day-, Oct.20 –College Essay Workshop call (800)548-7526 Dean Col., Franklin, MA, Oct.26 -Discover Dean Day, OH- 9:30 am to 2 pm, call (800) 852-7702
Delaware, U. of, Newark, DE., Oct. 13, -Blue & Gold Saturday, OH- 9 am to 3 pm, call (302) 831-2000 DeSales U., Allentown, PA. Oct. 27 -OH- 10 am to 2:30 pm, call (877) DESALES
Dickinson Col., Carlisle, PA Oct. 8 (Fall OH) 8:30 am to 3 pm, call (800) 644-1773 Drew U., Madison, NJ, Oct 6 - OH- Oct 8 –Science Day- call (973) 408-3739
D’Youville Col., Buffalo, NY, Oct. 20 –OH-, Oct. 27, -Saturday Admission Program-, call (800) 777-3921 Elmira Col., Elmira, NY, Oct. 20 -Fall OH-, call (800) 935-6472
Elizabethtown Col., Elizabethtown, PA, Oct. 29 -Physics, Engineering, Math., Computer Sci., Actuarial Sci., Nov. 2, Business Nov 2 , Theater Day call (717) 361-1400
Elms Col., Chicopee, MA, Oct. 27 -OH-, Oct. 13 –Interview Days-, call (800) 255-ELMS Emmanuel Col., Boston, MA, Oct. 21 -OH- 12:30 pm, call (617) 735-9715
Emerson Col., Boston, MA., Oct. 13 -Fall OH- see Special Section for Receptions in Northeast, call (617) 824-8500 Emory U., Atlanta, GA, Oct. 6 –Sch. of Nursing, OH-, 8 am to noon, call
Endicott Col., Beverly, MA Oct. 20 –Sat. Group Visit Day- call (800) 325-1114 Fitchburg State U., Fitchburg, MA Oct. 13 & 27 –OH- call: (800) 705-9692
Florida Southern Col., Lakeland, FL, Oct. 27 -Day on Campus-, call (800) 274-4131
Fairfield U. of, Fairfl.,CT, Oct.13-OH-, Sch.of Nurs- Oct.27-Sch.of Busin-,Oct.14,20,28 –Campus Visits- call 203-254-4100 Franklin Pierce Col., Rindge, NH, Oct. 14 -OH- call: (800) 437-0048
Gannon U., Erie, PA, Oct. 13, -Saturday visit Day-, call (814) 871-7000
Geneva Col., Beaver Falls, PA, Oct. 26 –OH, Sci.,Engin.,Tech.,Math.- Oct. 5 & 8 –Discover Days call (800) 847-8255
Gettysburg Col., Gettysburg, PA, Oct. 21-high school seniors OH-, see Special Program Sect. Off Campus Interview Information Gordon Col., Wenham, MA, Oct. 8 -Experience Gordon Day, OH-, call (800) 343-4218
Green Mountain Col., Poultney, VT, Oct. 13 -OH- 10 am to 3 pm, call (800) 776-6675
Grinnell Col., Grinnell, IO, Oct. 5 - Discover Grinnell, OH- 8:30 am to 4 pm, (Diversity Preview Oct 27-29,) call (800) 247-0113 Gustavius Adolphus Col.,St.Peter,MN.,Oct.18/19-Explore Gustav.-, Oct 7 Music Showcase call (507) 933-8000
Hallmark Inst. of Photography, Turner Falls, MA. midOct. –Fall OH-, call (413) 863-2478
Hamilton Col., Clinton, NY, Oct. 6, 20,27 –Fall Saturday Program- , Oct. 2,16,23,30 –ON Programs-, call (800) 843-2655 Hampshire Col., Amherst, MA, Oct. 22 -Campus Visit Day-, Oct. 21&22 –OH-, Oct. 22 Multi. Cult. ON- call (877) 937-4267 Hartford, U. of, Hartford, CT, Oct. 21 -Fall OH- 9 am to 3 pm, see Special Prog. Sect. for details call (800) 947-4303
Hartwick Col., Oneonta, NY, Oct. 27 -Fall OH-, call (888) 427-9425 Harvey Mudd Col., Claremont, Oct. 8 -Mudd Unveiled Discovery Day- call (909) 621-8011
Hobart, Wm. Smith, Geneva, NY, Oct. 10-Fall OH-, call (800) 852-2256
Hope Col., Holland, MI, Oct. 12, 19, 26 -Hope Col. Visitation Days- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 968-7850
Ithaca Col., Ithaca, NY, Oct.27 -Fall OH- 9 am to 3 pm, Oct. 8 –Wednesday OH- 8:30 am to 3 pm call (800) 429-4274 Johns Hopkins U., Baltimore, MD, Oct. 20, -OH- 8am to noon See Special Program Sect. Receptions, call (410) 516-8171 Johnson State, Johnson, VT, Oct. 20 -OH-, call (800) 635-2356
Johnson & Wales U., Providence, RI, Oct. 20 -Preview Day-, Oct. 19&26 –Discovery Days-, call (800) 342-5598 Kettering U., Flint, MI, Oct. 8 -dog Days-, call (800) 955-4464
Lafayette Col., Easton, PA, Oct. 3 – Fall OH-, Oct, 19 –Engineering OH- Oct. 27 –Multiculture Day-, call (610) 330-5100 Lebanon Valley Col., Lebanon Valley, PA, Oct. 20 –OH, Oct. 17 “A Day in the Valley” for high sch. seniors call (800) 445-6181 Lehigh U., PA, Oct. 22 –OH- See Special Program Section for details & other programs
Lake Forest Col., Lake Forest, IL., Oct. 8 & 22 -OH- call (874) 234-3100
Lawrence Mem.-Regis Col. Hosp. Sch. Of Nursing , Medford, MA, Oct. –OH- 7 pm to 9 pm, Sept. 26, Sch. of Radiology, _OH- call (781) 306-6600
Lehigh U., Bethlehem, PA., Oct. TBA –OH-, Sat. Visits Oct. 13, Oct. 21&22 –Multicultural Diversity Day- call (610) 861-3969 LeMoyne Col., Syracuse, NY, Oct. 14 -Fall OH- , Oct. 6,8,20 –IS-, call (800) 333-4733
Loyola U., Baltimore, MD, Oct. 6,13 & 27 –Saturday at Loyola- , call (800) 221-9107 , see Special Prog. Sect for Receptions Lyndon State Col., Lyndonville, VT, Oct 27 -OH, call (802) 626-6413
Macalaster Col., St. Paul, MN, Oct. 5 - OH, Fall Sampler-, Oct. 18&19 –Semi Sampler-, call (800) 231-7974 Maine Maritime, Castine, ME., Oct. 13 –OH- call (207) 326-2206
Maine, U. of, Farmington, ME, Oct. 13 -OH & Interview Days-, call (207) 778-7050
Open House Programs - October, 2011 continued…
Maine, U. of, Orono, ME, Oct. 15 -OH- 8 am, call (877) 486-23648 Maine, U. of, Machias, Oct. 27 -Preview Day- call (207) 255-1200
Maine, U. of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, Oct. 21 -Fall OH-, Oct. 28 –Campus Visit Day-, call (207) 780-5670 Maine, U. of, Gorham, ME, Oct. 13 & 27 -Saturday Information Day-, call (800) 753-6630
Manhattan Col., Riverdale, NY, Oct. 28, -OH-, Oct. 13, 20 –Select Saturdays Info. Sess.- 10 am to 1 pm, call (800) 622-9235 Mary Baldwin Col., Staunton, VA., Oct.. 11&12 , -high school senior overnight-, call (800) 468-2262
Maryland, U. of, College Park, MD, Oct. 8 –Visit Maryland Day, OH- call (301) 405-1000 Mass Col. of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA, Oct. 13, -OH- 10 am to 2 pm, call (800) 292-6632
Mass Maritime Acad., Buzzards Bay, MA, Oct. 20 -OH- 8 am to noon, call (800) 544-3411 UMASS, Amherst, Oct. 28 -OH, (College of Engineering-) 9 am to 3 pm, call (413) 545-0222 0UMASS, Boston, Oct. 12 -OH- 8:30 pm, call (617) 287-6106 CK. Accelerated Nursing in Oct. UMASS, Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA, Oct. 20 -OH- call (508) 999-8605
UMASS, Lowell, MA., Oct 28 .-Fall OH-, call (800) 410-4607
Merrimack Col., No. Andover, MA, Sept. 29 & Oct. 21 – OH- at 10:30 am, call (978) 837-5100
Missouri, U. of, Columbus, MO, Oct 12, 19 & 26 -Black & Gold Days, OH- 8 am to 3 pm, call (573) 882-2456 Mitchell Col., New London, CT, Oct. 13 -Fall OH-, call (800) 443-2811
Mt. Holyoke Col., South Hadley, MA., Oct. 5, Shadow Day- Oct 8 –Focus on Admissions- see Special Program Section Mt. Ida Col., Newton, MA., Oct. 13 -Mustang Days-, call (617) 928-4500
Mt. St. Mary, Newberg, NY, Oct. 21 -OH- call (888)937-6762
Mt. St. Vincent Col., Riverdale, NY, Oct. 8 -Fall IS-, call (718) 405-3267 Monmouth U., W. Longbranch, NJ, Oct. 8 & 27 –OH- call (800) 543-9671
Montserrat Col of Art, Beverly, MA, Oct. 13 -OH- Tentatively set for 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 836-0487 Moravia U., Bethlehem, PA, Oct. 23, -OH- call (800) 441-3191
Muhlenberg Col., Allentown, PA, Oct. 20 -Senior OH- 9 am to 2 pm, call (484) 664-3200 Newbury Col., Brookline, MA, Oct. 27 -Fall OH- 11 am to 2 pm, call (800) NEWBURY
Oct. Grand Buffet, at (617) 730-7003. See Special Program Section for details New England U., Manchester, NH, Oct. 13 –Fall OH-, Oct 8 & 27 –Fall IS- 9-12, call (800) 521-7642 New Hampshire, U. of, Durham, NH Oct., 27 -Fall OH- call (603) 862-1360
New Haven, U. of , New Haven, CT Oct. 21 -OH- 9 am to 2 pm, call (800) 342-5864
New Rochelle, U. of, New Rochelle, NY, Oct. 6 -Saturday OH- 10 noon to 3 pm, call (800) 933-5923 New York Ranger School, Wanakena, NY Oct. 20 –OH- See Special Prog. Section, call (315) 848-2566
New York U., NYC, NY Oct. 22&23 –OH- NYU will host a number of Admiss. Programs, see Special Program Section for details Niagara U. of, Buffalo, NY, Oct. 27 -OH, Discovery Day- 1 pm to 4 pm, call (800) 462-2111
Nichols Col., Dudley, MA, Oct. 14 -Fall OH- call (800) 470-3379
Northeastern U., Boston, MA early Oct. 8, –OH- plus Engineering Wednesdays year round- 11 am to 3 Call (617) 373-2211 Norwich U., Plainfield, VT., Sept. 28 & 29 Fall ON high school seniors only
Oct. 10&11 –ON, Norwich Experience (applicants only)-, 10 am to 3 pm, call (800) 622-0154 Nyack Col, Nyack, NY, Oct. 8 -College Visit Day-, Oct. 28 & 29, -Honors Program Visit Weekend-, call (800) 336-9225 Ohio Wesleyan U., DE, OH., Oct. 8 –Visit day--, Oct. 17& 19 -Drive In Days-, call (800)922-8953 Olin Col., Needham, MA, Oct. 21 -OH- An R.S.V.P. is requested, call (781) 292-2222 or Email www.olin.edu to sign up Paul Smith Col., Paul Smith, NY, Oct. 20 -OH- 9 am to 3 pm, Oct. 29 –Campus Visit-, call (800) 421-7223
Penn. U. of Nursing School, Oct. 28 –Reception in Boston- see Special Program section for details Plymouth State U., Plymouth, NH, Oct. 8, 20 & 27 -OH-, 10:30 am to 1 pm, call (800) 842-6900 Providence Col., Providence, RI, Oct. 1,5,10,12,17,19,22,30 –A Day in Friartown-, call (401) 865-2141 Quinnipiac U., Hamden, CT, Oct. 20 -OH- 9 a m to 3 pm, call (800) 462-1944
Radford U., Radford, VA, Oct. 20 -Fall OH- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 890-4265
Randolph Macon Col., Ashland, VA, Oct. 20 –OH-, Oct. 24 –Macon Day, call (800) 888-1762 Reed Col., Portland, OR, Oct. 7 & 8 -Discover reed Day, OH-, call (800) 547-4750
Regis Col., Weston, MA., Oct 28 -Fall OH- 9:30 am to 2 pm, call (800) 456-1820 Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY Oct. 13 -OH- call (800) 448-6562
Rhode Island Sch. Of Design, Providence, RI, see Special Program section for details on all programs Rhode Island, U. of, Kingston, RI, Oct. 20 & 28 - OH- 11 am, call (401) 874-7000
Ringling School of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL,. Oct. 13 -Fall OH-, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, call (800) 255-7695 Ripon Col., Ripon, WI Oct. 8&26, - OH, Ripon Days-, call (800) 947-4766
Riviere Col., Manchester, NH Oct. 20 -Information Day for Admission- 10 am to noon, call (800) 447-4843 Rochester Inst. of Tech., Rochester, NY., Oct. 13 -Fall OH-, call (585) 475-6631
Rochester, U. of, & Eastman School Rochester, NY, see Special Program for information on OH Programs, Regional Interview Receptions & the College of Engineering OH Program, call (888) 822-2256
Open House Programs - October, 2011 continued…
Rollins Col., Winter Park, FLA., Oct. 28 -Fall OH- call (407) 646-2161
Russell Sage Col., Troy, NY, Oct. 14 -Fall OH-, see Special Program Section for other admissions programs call (800) 999-3772 Salem State U., Salem, MA, Oct. 21 -OH- call (978) 542-6200
St. Andrews, U. of, St. Andrews,, fife, KY169AX, Scotland, Oct. 10, 17, 31 –Visiting Days- call +44(0)1334 463324 St. Anselm’s Col., Manchester, NH, Oct. 13, 20, 27 - Sat. Visit Days-, call (603) 641-7500
St. Joseph’s Col., Standish, ME., Oct. 27 -OH- call (800) 338-7057 St. Lawrence U., Canton, NY, Oct. 8 -Visit Days- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 285-1856 St. Leo’s Col., St. Leo, FLA., Oct. 14 -OH- call (800) 334-5532
St. Michael’s Col., Colchester, VT, Oct. 5,8,21&27, –Weekend. Group I S-, See Special Program Sect., call (800) 762-8000 St. Olaf’s Col., Northland, MN, Oct. 8, 18, 19, 26 -Visit Days w/ON option- , call (800) 800-3025
Salem State U., Salem, MA, Oct. 21 -OH- 10 am , call (978) 542-6200
Salve Regina U., Newport, RI, Oct. 28 -OH-, 11am to 1 pm call (800) 321-7124
Sara Lawrence Col., Bronxville, NY, Oct. 13 -Prospective Students Day- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) 888-2858 School of Visual Arts ,NYC three OH programs see the Special Program Section for details or call (800)-436-4204 Scranton, U. of, Scranton, PA, Oct. 21 -Fall OH- 9 am to 3 pm, call (800) SCRANTON
Simmons Col., Boston, MA, Oct. 6, -OH-, 9:30 am to 2 pm, Oct. 3, Sch. of Nursing –OH- (6 to 8 pm) call Skidmore Col., Saratoga Springs, NY, Oct. 8 & Nov. 2 -Fall General OH-, at JKB theater
Oct. 13 Dance -OH- 9 am to 3 pm at Sport Ctr. Oct 13 Studio Art, -OH- at Saisselin Art Ctr.
Oct. 30 Sci./Math. at Dana Atrium November 17 Theater at Theater JKB Theater Specific Departmental OH Programs see Special Program Section, call (800) 867-6007
Slippery Rock U., Slippery Rock, PA Oct. 27 -Showcase Days-, Oct. 13 –Small Group Saturday Visit-, call (800) SRU-9111 Scripps Col., Claremont, Col., Oct. 26, -Preview Day, ON Optional- reservation required, call (800) 770-1333
Spelman Col., Atlanta, GA Oct. 8 -OH, A Day in the Life- call (800) 982-2411
So. Conn. State U., New Haven, CT, Oct. 21 -OH- 11 am to 3 pm, call (888) 500-SCSU So. Vermont Col., Bennington, VT, Oct. 20 -OH-, call (802) 447-6304
Stetson U., Deland, FL, Oct. 20 -Senior Expo. Program, OH- call (800) 688-0101 Suffolk U., Boston, MA, Oct. 21 & 28 –OH-, call (617) 573-8460
Consult the Special Program Section for details on other Suffolk programs in October, call (617)573-8460 SUNY, Col of Environmental Sci. & Forestry, Syracuse, NY see Special Program section for details
Syracuse U., Syracuse, NY Oct. 8 & 19 -OH, on Campus, call
Tampa, U. of, Tampa, FL Oct. 14 -OH- noon to 5 pm, Oct. 26 Science Day, call (800) 733-4773 Temple U., Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 13 –OH- call
Towson State U., Towson, MD, Oct. 19,20& 26 -OH- 9 am to 1:30 pm, call (800) 225-5878
Tufts U., Medford, MA Oct Tufts will host a number of Admissions Meetings, see the Special Program Section for details Tulane U., New Orleans, LA, see the Special Program section for complete Reception Program Listing
Union Col., Schenectady, NY, Oct. 13, -OH-, , Oct. 6,13,20,27 - Fall Saturday-, call (888) 843-6688 Unity Col., Unity, ME., Sept. 29, -Fall Preview-, call (207) 948-3131
Vassar Col., Poughkeepsie, NY, Oct. 8 –Fall OH- 8:30 am to 3 pm, call (800) 827-7270 Vermont, U. of, Burlington, VT.,Oct.14 -OH-, Oct. 1,12,15,19,22,26,29 -“Vt. In Person Day”-
Oct. 21-13,& 28-30, & Nov 4-6, 2012 Discover VT for underrepresented students Saturday Information Days Oct. 6,20,27, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 call (802) 656-3370 Wagner Col., Staten Island, NY., Oct. 21 -Campus Visit Day- 9 am to 1 pm, call (800) 221-1010
Washington & Jefferson Col., Washington, PA Oct. 8 -Columbus Day OH- call (7224) 222-4400
Wellesley Col., Wellesley, MA, Oct 8 –Discover Wellesley Day-, Oct. 21 & 22 Discover Wellesley Weekend-, call (781) 283-2270 Wells Col., Aurora, NY, Oct. 20 -Fall OH- call (315) 364-3264
Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA, Oct. 28 -Saturday Information Session- , call (800) 556-0610
Wesleyan U., Middletown, CT, Oct. 8 –OH-, see Special Program Sect. for info. On Transportation Assistanthis year,ce call ( ) Western New England Col., Springfield, MA, Oct. 4 & 27 -OH- 10 am to 4 pm, call (800) 782-1122
Westfield St. Col., Westfield., MA Oct. 13 & 27 -OH- 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, call (800) 322-8401 Wheaton Col., Norton, MA, Oct. 13 -Visit Day, -, call (800) 394-6003
Wheelock Col., Boston, MA., Oct. 8, 20, 27 -Information Sessions--, call (800) 734-5212 Wittenberg U., Springfield, OH., Oct. 8 & 19 –Fall Visit Days-, call (800) 677-7558
Worcester Polytechnic Inst., Worcester, MA, Oct.8 –OH-, Oct. 6,13,20,27 –Saturday Visits- call (508) 831-5286 Worcester St. Col., Worcester, MA, Oct. 20 –OH, Allied Health Sciences.- , call (508) 929-8040, 8 AM
Special Programs for College Applicants
National Portfolio Day, November, 2012
November 2&3 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Hartford, CT at the Hartford Art School, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford November, 1 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Boston Center for the Arts – Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St
November 4 Noon to 4:00 pm Boston, MA at the Hynes Convention Center
N.A.C.A.C. Skills. Performing & Visual Arts College Fair Schedule Fall 2012The N.A.C.A.C. Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs are events for college and college bound students interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate programs of study
in the areas of music, dance, theater, film making, production, visual & fine arts, graphic design, and other related disciplines. Attendees learn about educational opportunities, admission and financial aid, portfolio days, audition and entrance requirements by meeting with representatives from colleges, universities, conservatories, festivals and participating educational institutions with specialized programs in the visual and performing arts. The program is sponsored by the National Association for College Admissions Counselors. Details can be obtained by calling the NACAC at (800) 822-6285 the Schedule follows:
New York City Oct. 16, 2012 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Jacob Javitz Convention Center Boston, MA Nov. 1, 2012 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Boston Ctr. For fine Arts, Cyclorama San Francisco, CA Nov. 1, 2012 12:00pm to 2:30 pm Nob Hill Mason Center
National Association of College Admissions Counselors National College Fairs 2012
Long Island, NY Sept. 30 11 am to 3 pm Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
New England Association of College Admission Counselors (N.E.A.C.A.C.) College Fairs Schedule, Fall 2012
There will be in excess of 25 colleges, universities, technical institutes present at each fair. This is an outstanding way for a family to meet a number of college representatives and obtain admission information. Suggestion: Bring a resume/profile or identification label or card and leave it with a college representative with whom you would like to correspond.
September 20 Thursday Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm .
21 Thursday Berkshire Com. Col., Pittsfield, MA 9:00 am to 11:00 am 23 Sunday University of Southern Maine 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
NEACAC College Fairs 2012 conntinued…
24 Monday University of Maine, Orono, ME 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
25 Tuesday University Maine, Orono, ME 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm 27 Thursday University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
28 Friday University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 9:00 am to 11:00 am
30 Sunday Northern Essex Com. Col., Haverhill, MA 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
October 1 Monday So. New Hampshire University 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm . 2 Tuesday So. New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH 9:00 am to 11:00 am
National Association of Christian College (NACCAP) College Fair Dates 2012
October 1 Nashua, NH -- Nashua Christian Academy, 8 Franklin St., Nashua, NH --10 am to noon – 603-889-8892 October 2 Boston, MA -- Trinity Academy., 17 Hale St., Boston, MA -- 7 pm to 9 pm -- 617-364-3700
October 2 Weymouth, MA -- So Shore Christian Aca, 45 Broad St., Weymouth, MA -- 11 am to 1 pm – 781-331-4340 October 3 Whitinsville, MA -- Whitinsville Christian Sch, 26 Lindwood Ava. --7 pm to 9 pm -- 508-23408211 ex. 14 October 4 Trumbull, CT. -- Christian Heritage School, 575 White Plains Rd.. – 7 pm to 9 pm -- 203-261-6230 ex 570 October 4 West Simsbury, CT -- The Masters School, 36 Westledge Rd., -- 10 am to noon -- 860-651-9361
October 13 New York City, NY -- New York Christian Center, 12020 Flatlands Ave. -- 10 am to 1 pm - 585-307-7584
Opportunity Grants for Youth Service America Day
State Farm Insurance is offering 100 grants of $1,000 each to students ages 15-25, teachers and school based service-learning coordinators to support youth service projects planned for mid April, 2013. Applications must be received by mid October, 2012 Visit www.ysa.org/awards for details, application forms and other grant opportunities.
Special Program Section
American University, Washington, DC, is hosting four admissions programs on the American U. campus in October, 2012. October 8, 2012 a Preview Day, General OH,
October TBA, 2011 “A Day in the Life’ program for “Underrepresented Students.” American University will host a number of AU Visits You Programs during the fall 2012
Sept. 22 San Francisco, CA, 2 pm to 4 pm, San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth St. RSVP by Sept. 9 Oct. 14 Boston, MA, 2pm to 4 pm, Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dulton St. RSVP by Oct., 9
Oct. 21 Hartford, CT, 2pm to 4 pm, Hartford Marriott rocky Hill, 100 Capital Blvd., rocky Hill, CT RSVP by Oct. 22 Oct. 27 Glen Cove, NY, 7 pm, Glen Cove High School, 150 Dosoris Ln. RSVP by Sept. 25
To obtain greater detail on any of the AU programs call the Admissions Office at (800) 428-4632
Assumption College, Worcester, MA is hosting two Discovery Days (Open House) on November 5 & 9,m 2012 and 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 extent to noon on the following dates: Fall Information Sessions :September 15 & 22 -- October 27 -- November 3, 10, 17 & December 1, 2012
There will be a Special Visitation Day on October 7, 2012 and on November 12 Extra Tours are planned. Call in advance to make a reservation, call (888) 882-7786
Bates College, Lewiston, ME encourages prospective students to visit and to take advantage of its numerous admissions programs. Overnight Programs. To participate one must register at least ten days prior to the Overnight and have an interview during the Overnight.
Bates Over Nights Schedule: Sept. 16 to 18, 19 to 23 & 30, 2012 Oct. 1 to 4 9 to 11 22 to 25, & 28 to 30, 2012 Nov. 1 to 8 13 to 15, 2012
Fall Saturdays: Sept. 29, 2012 Oct. 6, 13, 27, 2012 Nov. 3 & 10, 2012 Bates Open House Program: Oct. 8, 2012
Prolog Programs: I October 7 to 9, 2012 II November. 11 to 13, 2012 For greater detail call the Bates Admissions Office at (207) 786-6000
Bates College will be hosting it’s Prologue Programs for First-Generation-to-College or Multicultural Students on October 7 to 9 and November 11 to 13 , 2012. 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. Deadlines to register for the Prologue Program are: Prologue I. September 7, 2012 and Prologue II. October 1, 2012 For additional detail call (207) 786-6000
Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA will host an S.A.T. Preparation Day, “Road Map to College” with a College Search Program
on Thursday September 23 from 8 am to 4 pm at it’s Bay Path Longmeadow Campus. This program will feature: An SAT
Presentation, A Parent Workshop, Campus Tours, & An Admissions Strategy Session. A pre registration is requested by calling the Bay Path Admissions Office at (800) 782-7284 .
On October 14 & 28, 2012 Bay Path will host an Open House Program for prospective students and their parents. On Nov. 11 & 12 Bay Path will host a Stay the Night at Bay Path Program
On Nov. 29 Bay Path will host the program “From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom”, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Learn more about the fields of Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology, Legal Studies & forensic Studies
Beloit College, Beloit, WI is hosting several admissions interview receptions in the Northeast in September & October, 2011 Maine Sept. 15, 2012 -- Portland, ME at the Portland Courtyard at the Airport
Massachusetts Oct.. 15, 2012 -- Western Mass, at the Courtyard Hadley Amherst
Oct. 12, 13, 2012 -- Waltham, MA at the Marriott Courtyard California Oct. 14, 15, 2012 -- Embassy Suites San Rafael – Marin County
New York City Nov. 1 through 4, 2012 -- Millenium Hilton NYC
Greater detail can be obtained by calling Susan Chadwick in the Beloit Admissions Office at (800) 356-0751
Bentley University, Waltham, MA will host Admissions Night Programs in the following sites: Massachusetts
October 1 at 6:30 pm at Malden Catholic High School, Malden, MA
October 4 at 6:15pm at the Milton Academy College Night Fair, Milton. MA Connecticut
October 8 at 7:00 pm at the Choat Rosemary Hall College Night Fair October 15 at the Loomis Chaffee School
New York
October 10 at 7:00 pm at Uniondale High School, Uniondale, Long Island, NY
Bridgewater State U., Bridgewater, MA, Fall Preview Programs at Bridgewater Programs October 27, 2012 Education & Allied Studies
November 3, 2012 Humanities & Social Sciences
November 17, 2012 College of Business & College Science & Math. Call (508) 531-1237
Bryant University, Smithfield, RI will host Saturday Interview Days and Saturday Information Sessions for the Fall, 2012 Fall Open House: Oct. 20, 2012 Saturday Interview Days: Oct. 2012 TBA
Bryant 101 Information Sessions: Oct. 27, 2012
For greater detail or to make a reservation call the Bryant Admissions office at (800) 622-7001
Bryn Mawr Col., Bryn Mawr, PA will host Overnight Programs on Monday through Fridays from October 1, 2012 through the late spring, 2013. Each program will be limited to three students per night for scheduling & organization purposes. Participants must pre register at least two weeks prior to their intended stay.
The Admissions Office will host its fall OH Program “Bryn Mawr by Day” on October 10, 2012, this can become and Over Night MOSAIC. Multicultural Programs will be hosted during the Fall Preview Programs.
Bryn Mawr by Night, Investigate (Women in Math & Science), October 23, 2012
A pre registration is requested and can be activated by calling the Bryn Mawr Admissions Office at (610) 526-5152 Contact: Nate Hall (5151)
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburg, PA will host “Sleeping Bag Weekends” for high school seniors on the following Sunday & Mondays: Oct. 14 & 15 – 28 & 29, 2012 -- November 11 & 12, 2012 -- January 20 & 21, 2013
The “Sleeping Bag Weekends” feature presentations from academic departments: Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Systems, Business Administration, & Fine Arts.
“Celebration of Diversity Weekend” for underrepresented students will occur on the weekends of November 10 to 12, 2012 and January 19 & 21, 2013.
Champlain College, Burlington, VT is holding a series of Open House & Fall Saturday Programs during the Fall, 2012. Fall Saturdays will run from 2 pm to 4:30 pm, Sept. 30, 2012 - Oct. 28, 2012 - Nov. 17, 2012
Fall Open House Sept 15 & Oct. 27, 2012 There is a request for an R.S.V.P. by calling the Admissions Dept. at (800) 570-5858
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO will travel to the New England and other east coast locations in the fall of 2012. Interviews and Admissions Receptions will be held in Boston, MA -- Hartford & Fairfield, CT in October and November, 2011 Contact: Sara Turdance at (800) 542-7214
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY “Red Carpet Overnight Hosting Schedule, Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013
October 15 & November 3, 2012 and February 10, 2012 to February 28, 2013 high school senior class members are given preference To register or for greater information contact: redcarpet@cornell.edu or call (607) 255-3447
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY -- Open House Programs
Hyde Park, NY Aug. 31 & Sept. 26 , Oct. 5, Nov. 20 Dec. 12, 2012
St. Helena, CA Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 30, 2012 Call (800) 285-4627
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY will be hosting a number of Admissions Receptions and Conversations Meetings in the following states in October & November, 2011
Connecticut Oct. 30 West Hartford Admissions Reception Barcelona Wine Bar Massachusetts Oct 1 Millbury Admissions Reception Panera Bread
Oct 11 Plymouth Admissions Reception White Cliffs
Elms College, Chicopee, MA will be hosting an OH Program on October 27, 2012 and Holiday Oh Program on November 12, 2012 Interview days on Oct. 13 and Nov 17, Dec. 8, 2012 & Feb. 9, Mar. 2, Apr. 13, 2013
For greater detail call the at (800) 255-ELMS
Emerson College, Boston, MA is hosting a number of Admissions Receptions in Connecticut, Maine, & New York California -- Oct. 20 San Francisco 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Courtyard S.F. Downtown, 299 Second St Connecticut -- Oct. 14 Stamford, CT 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, 243 Tresser Blvd Oct. 7 Hartford, CT 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Marriott Hartford Farmington Hotel, 15 Spring Farm Rd. Maine -- Sept. 25 Portland, ME 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Portland Marriott, Sable Oaks, 200 Sable Oaks Dr. New York -- Oct. 17 Hauppauge, NY 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Hyatt Regent Long Island, 1717 Motor Pkwy.
Oct. 21 New York City 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Times Square, 1568 Broadway Oct. 24 Tarrytown, NY 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Rd.
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT will be hosting a number of admissions meetings on campus during the fall, 2012
Open House Program; Oct. 13, 2012 , Sch. of Nursing, -- October 27 , 2012 Sch. of Business -- Nov.2, 2012, School of Engineering Saturday Information Days Oct. 14,20,28, 2012, -- Nov. 4, 10, 17, 2012 For greater detail call (203) 254-4000
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA will be hosting Off Campus Interviews in the following cities in October 2012: California - San Francisco on October 8 Contact: Ryan Jannos, Assistant at rjannos@gettysburg.edu Connecticut -- Glastonbury on October 13 & 14 Contact: Ian Harkness, Associate, at Iharkness@gettysberg.edu Stamford on October 21 Contact: Ian Harkness , Associate, at Ianharkness@gettysburg.edu Massachusetts -- Framingham on October 22, 23 Contact: Victor Taiwo, Counselor at 207-767-7374
Hadley on October 2 Contact: Victor Taiwo, Counselor at 207-767-7374 Waltham on October 27 Contact: Victor Taiwo, Counselor at 207-767-7374
New York -- New York City on October 15,16,18,18, Contact: Ian Harkness at Iharkness@gettysburg>edu Long Island on October 25 & 27 Contact: Kevin Dietrick, Counselor at Kdietrict@gettysburg.edu Rhode Island -- Providence on October 28 Contact: Victor Taiwo at 207-767-7374
Hamilton Col., Clinton, NY is hosting Hamilton Saturdays on Oct. 6,20,27, 2012 & Overnight Visits on Oct. 2,16,23,30, 2012 For greater information call (800) 843-2655
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA will be hosting an OH program – October 21, 2012. There will be Hampshire Visit Days on: Oct. 22, & Nov. 12, 2012 .
There will be an ALANA Overnight program on: November TBA. Students should call the admissions office at least two weeks prior to a visit at (413) 559-5725 Jaime Davila 5687 Jacqueline Jeffrey 5379
University of Hartford, Hartford, CT. there will be a Fall Preview Day on September 16, 2012 will be invited to experience life as a U. of Hartford student. Applicants will have an opportunity to visit the U. of H. campus (Monday night through Thursday night) for an over night stay in one of the residence halls and enjoy a day as a student. In addition to staying over night and eating in the dining halls, prospective students will sit in on a class and talk with current U. of H. students about their experiences. For details call the U. of H A admissions Dept. at (800) 947-4303
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD will host a number of Select Saturday Programs on the following dates: Select Saturday Programs on Sept. 15 & 22, 2012 October 6 & 27, 2012 & November 3, 2012
Reservations are required at least 5 days in advance. Pre register: call the JHU Admissions. Off. at (410) 516-6881 (866) 885-7848
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA will be hosting a series of Saturday Visit Days. Interviews will be available on selective Saturdays which will feature tours, information sessions. Interviews will be available on selective Saturdays beginning in September and running through early November . Personal interview time slots will be available and begin at 9 am and continue through 11:15 am. Reservations for tours and information sessions are not necessary for tours but are required for interviews beginning in
September and running through early November, 2012 Reservations for tours and information sessions are not necessary for tours but are required for interviews. Multicultural Program “Diversity Achievement Day” is scheduled for October 21 & 22, 2012
Saturday Visit Day 2012: October 13, 2012 Fall Open House Program, Oct. 22, 2012
VIEW Days (Visit, Inquire, Explore our World) Sept. 23,24,25,26, 2012 Oct. 11,16,18,23,24,25,26, 2012 ***Engineering Special Events will be hosted during the months of October & November
Engineering Special Tours - Nov. TBA , 2012 at 12:45 pm Large to Small Engineering - Nov. TBA, 2012 at 12:45 pm Engineering your Health and Fueling Your Life - Nov. TBA, 202 at 12:45 PM
IDEAS, Integrated Business and Engineering, Arts & Science Programs: Oct. 7 Nov. 11 & Jan. 16, 2013 at 8:30 am to 9:00 am IBE, Integrated Business & Engineering Programs: Oct. 2012 TBA Nov., 2012 TBA at 9:00 am to 9:30 am
The Lehigh University Admissions Dept. phone # is 610-758-3100
University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME will host an OH on Oct. 21, 2012 and Friday Campus Visits Nov. 2 & 16, 2012 For specific info call the U. of Southern Maine admissions office (207) 780-5670
Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY will be hosting a number of Admissions Programs during the Fall of 2012. Open House Program October 28, 2012
Saturday Information Programs: October 13, 20, 2012 November 3, 10, 17, 2012 & December. 1, 8, 2018. For details call the Manhattan College Admissions Dept. at (800) 622-9235
Miami, University of, Coral Gables, FLA will be hosting Fall Admissions sessions in the following cities in October, 2012 San Francisco, CA Oct. 29 11 am San Mateo San Francisco Airport Bay Front, 1770 Amphlett Blvd. Boston, MA Oct. 27 11 am Marriott Boston Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA Westchester, NY Sept.. 29 11 am Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains , Tarrytown, NY
Manhattan, NYC Oct. 22 11 am NY Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, NYC
Long Island, NY Oct. 1 7:30 pm Long Island Marriott, 101 James Doolittle Blvd., Uniondale, NY
Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA will host a variety of admissions programs during the fall, 2012. Shadow Day, OH, -- Oct. 15, & Nov.. 12, 2012 Overnight Visits Oct. TBA 2012
Focus on Athletics for Athletes, Oct. TBA attendance is through invitation from a Mt. Holyoke coach Voices of Diversity, Nov.11 & 12, 2012 Equestrian OH, Nov. 15 & 16, 2012 Focus on Riding
Francis Perkins Annual Program Nov. TBA, 2012 To pre register/obtain greater detail call the Admissions Office (413) 538-2023
Newbury College, Brookline, MA will host a General Open House Day & Decision Days on October 27 & November 18, 2012 There will be four Saturday Tour Day: Dec. 8, 2012
Grand Buffets At the end of each culinary Arts academic module, the seven production kitchens come together to present An elaborate feast including hors d’oeuvres, ice carvings, breads and rolls, classical and special desserts and
pastries. Guidance counselors are invited to any of these affairs. The CI Newsletter rates this AAA Students interested in the Roger A. Saunders School of Hotel & Restaurant Management are invited to campus to learn more about the Hospitality programs and participate in one of the four Grand Buffets held
For greater detail contact the Newbury College Admissions Office at (617) 730-7007
University of New Hampshire will host four School Information Sessions. October 10 & Nov 14 School of Education at 11:15 am in Smith Hall October 9 at 11 am & October 11 & Nov. 6& 8 School of Nursing at 3 pm October 18 & Nov. 15 Pre Veterinarian Studies at 3 pm
New York Ranger School, Wanakena, NY will host it’s Fall Open House Program on October 20, 2012. The New York State Ranger School has the oldest forest technology program in the United States. It offers technical career training in: forestry, water resources management, outdoor recreation, soil and water wildlife, and conservation law enforcement. An R.S.V.P. is requested. For more specific information call (315) 848-2566
New York University, NYC is hosting a number of Open House Programs dedicated to specific academic departments Fall 2012. College of Arts & Sciences: Sept. 22 & 23 Nov. 3 & 4 9:45 AM & 1:45 PM
Tish School: Sept. 22 Nov. 3 9:45 AM & 1:45 PM Tish Ctr. Hospitality & Sport Mgmt Nov. 3 9:45 AM
Stern Sch. of Business: Sept. 23 Nov. 4 1:45 AM
Steinhardt Sch. of Culture, Sept. 17 Oct. 23 9:45 AM & 1:45 PM Gallatin Sch. Individualized Study Sept. 23 Nov. 3 1:15 PM
College of Nursing Sept. 23 Nov. 3 9:45 AM Silver Sch. of Social Work Nov. 4 1:15 PM Diversity Open House Oct. 13
Address of NYU Departmental Programs: Silver Ctr. for Arts & Sci., 24 Waverly Pl., Skirball Ctr. Performing Arts, 00 Skirball Center for Performing Arts 566 LaGuardia Pl., NYC
For greater detail for each program call: 212-998-4521 or consult N.Y.U. web page nyu.edu
N.Y.U. Visits You -- San Francisco, CA, Sept. 30 Boston, MA Oct. 7
Niagara University, Buffalo, NY is hosting a number of Admissions Programs during the Fall of 2011 Open House Program: October 27, 2012
Discovery Days (Mini OH): Nov. 12, 2012 -- Dec. 7, 2012 10:45 am to 3:00 pm
Olin College of Engineering, Needham, MA will host it’s Fall Open House Programs on October 21, 2012. The Open House Program is by invitation and one can obtain an invitation by calling the
Olin Admissions Office at (781) 292-2222 or via the Email route at info@olin.edu It is pretty apparent that Olin is on it’s way to becoming a “powerhouse” This fall Olin will be at full capacity, 300 students and will graduate it’s sixth class in May, 2013. The profile of the students who are enrolled is outstanding in every respect. The institution admitted students chose most often if they don’t enroll at Olin is M.I.T. Pretty impressive!
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is Breaking Through The Glass Ceiling! The U. of Penn Nursing School will be hosting a reception in Boston, MA on October 28, 2012 at the Boston Marriott Burlington, MA (One Mall Rd., Burlington) from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.
Only Penn offers students the opportunity to develop expertise by layering degrees to become health care leaders in an exploding profession that continues to cross traditional boundaries. Penn Nursing offers unparalleled programmatic initiatives – a joint degree with The Wharton School or joint degree with the Pennsylvania Engineering and Applied Science School. Nursing undergraduates may matriculate in one of 23 Master’s specialties(including nurse practitioner, midwifery, and administration programs.) The University of Pennsylvania offers three levels of nursing education programs (B.S.N., M.S.N., and Ph.D.). To obtain specific
information visit the web site of the University of Pennsylvania Nursing School www.nursingupenn.edu or send an email message to nursing-admissions@nursing.upenn.edu The U. of Penn Nursing School will be hosting a reception in Boston, MA on October 28, 2012 at the Boston Marriott Burlington, MA (One Mall Rd., Burlington) from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.
For time and site call Mary Ann Smith at (215) 898-4416 or the admissions office at (215) 898-4271
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI. The Admission Department will host a number of Open House & Information Session type programs during the 2012 – 2013 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:
February, March, April & May, 2013 Wednesdays and Fridays
RISD will host Saturday Programs: September 22 October 13, 20, 2012 November 3, 10, 2012 March 2,9,16, 2013 and April 6, 20, 2013. 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. Call the RISD Admissions Office at (800) 364-RISD
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY will be hosting Admissions Interviews at the following places in the fall of 2012 California September 25, 2012 at San Jose, CA also at San Francisco on October 20 and December 8, 2012 Maine September 19 & 20, 2012 at South Portland, ME
Massachusetts September, 9, 2012 at Worcester, MA New Hampshire Manchester September 16 & 17, 2012 New York Brooklyn, October 4, 2012
Rhode Island Providence, October 16, 2012
U. of Rochester College of Engineering will host an Overnight Program on Oct. 19 & 20, 2012
For greater detail regarding Time & Place call the U. of Rochester Admissions Office at (888) 822-2256
Russell Sage College, Troy, NY will offer a number of Saturday Information Dates & Open House Programs during the fall of 2012 Open House Program at the Troy Campus & the Albany Campus, Oct. 14, 2012
Over Night at Troy on November 9 and at Albany on Nov. 16, 2012 For greater details call (800) 999-3772
St. Anselm’s College, Manchester, NH is hosting a number of Saturday Visit Programs on the following Saturdays: October 13, 20, 27, 2012. Programs begin at 9:00 am and extend through noon. An RSVP is expected. St. A’s.
For specific details call (603) 641-7500 Nancy Davis
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY is hosting two “Prospective Student Days” on October 13 and November 10, 2012. The program is not unlike an Open House Program which many colleges host during the fall. What makes this different is that the Sarah Lawrence Admission
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Department is encouraging students who intend to participate in this program to arrive on campus a day early (by 5 pm on the preceding day). Students who take advantage of this offer will be met by a S.L. student, stay overnight in a dorm with their host student and participate in one of two activities which are planned for the visitors enjoyment. Participants will return home having experienced a more complete college visit. Interested students (secondary school seniors) are advised to call the S.L. Admissions Office at least two weeks prior to the “Prospective Student Day” and communicate his/her intention (the overnight capability is limited). The Sarah Lawrence phone number is (914) 395-2510
St. Michael’s College, Colchester, VT will be hosting a number of admissions programs this fall 20 General OH programs: Oct. 5 & 8 (1 pm) & Nov 12 & 16 2012 Fall Saturday Tours
Oct. 10 & Nov. 11, 2012 Fall Holiday Tours Oct. 16 & Nov. 10, 2012 Academic Preview Day Oct. 27 & Nov 17, 2012 Fall Weekend Tours
Oct. 16 & Nov 10, 2012 Fall Academic Preview Day For greater detail or to pre register call the St. Mike’s Admissions Office at (800) 762-8000
School of Visual Arts, New York City, NY is hosting three Open House Programs the Fall of 2012. October 13, 2012 Film & Video, Cartooning, Illustration, Interior Design, Visual & Critical Studies October 20, 2012 Advertising, Graphic Design, Photography
November 3, 2012 Animation, Computer Art, Animation & Visual Effects, Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts, NYC will host three Regional Events – Portfolio Reviews & Feedback on work in progress Oct. 18 in Westchester Regional Event Oct. 16 Long Island regional Event
Prospective students can complete their application -- have a portfolio review, go through tours of college and hand deliver their application. Admissions Staff will be available to answer questions and a Financial Aid Workshop will be offered
For greater detail call the Admissions Office at (212) 592-2000
Simmons College, Boston, MA will host an Open House Program in the Fall , 2012 October 6,, 2012 Fall Open House , 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm
November 4, 2012, Open House at 9:30am to 2:00 pm and feature, tours, a panel program, interviews, and lunch. November 13, 2012 there will be an Information Session at the School of Nursing from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY will host number of Open House events during the months of Oct. & Nov., 2012. October 3 & November 2, 2012 a General Open House Program at Skidmore, call (800) 867-6007
October 13, 2012 an Open House Program for those interested in Dance, call (800) 867-6007
October 13, 2012 a Studio Art OH Day for those interested in continuing their education in Art, call (800) 867-6000 October 14, 2012 an Open House program for those interested in Science & Math., Respond by Nov. 3, call (800) 867-6007
November 17, 2012 an Open House Program at Skidmore for those interested in Theater, call (800) 867-6007
Smith College, Northampton, MA will host it’s Fall Preview Day for high school seniors and juniors and their parents on November 12, 2012 and a” Women of Distinction (of color) Day” on November 12 to 13, 2012. All sessions will offer visitors a chance to attend classes, learn about financial aid, tour a residential house and learn about internship, research and networking opportunities. 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: Open House at Syracuse Campus; October 20, 2012
College Information Programs are planned from 1 to 4 pm on: October 8, 19, 2012 and November 2, 12, 30, 2012 to pre register call the SUNY Admissions Office at (315) 470-6500
SUNY Ranger School, Wanakena, NY will host an Open House October 20, 2012 from 9 am to 2 pm call (315) 848-2566
Suffolk University, Boston, MA will host two admissions programs during the month of October, 2012 October 21 & 28 , 2012 Fall Preview Days
October 8 & 17, 2012 Interviews & Campus Tours 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm October 10 & 15, 2012 Student to Student Information Sessions 10:30 am to 1 pm
October 28, 2012 NESAD Program, New England School of Art & Design Program , 11 am to 1 pm For greater detail or to make a reservation call the Suffolk University admissions office at (617) 573-8460
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA will host admissions receptions in Northeast cities in October, 2012. Call 800) 873-WAVE At the time of this printing the dates of the receptions are to be held during the month of October, 2012
For greater detail call the Tulane Admissions Office at (504) 865-5000 California, San Francisco
Sept. 30 5:00 pm San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Union Sq., 500 Post St New York,
Oct. 24 7:00 pm Tarrytown at Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Rd. Oct. 15 7:00 pm New York City at N.T. Marriott East Side, 525 Lexington at 49th St Oct.. 3 7:00 pm Long Island at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd. Massachusetts
Sept. 30 5:00 pm Boston, MA at the Marriott Best Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA, Connecticut
Oct. 14 5:00 pm Stamford at the Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa, 243 Tressler Blvd. Oct. 15 7:00 pm Hartford at the Marriott Stamford, 200 Columbus Blvd.
Tufts University, Medford, MA. Is hosting a number of Admission Programs during the months of October/November, 2012 Engineering September 28, October 12 & 26 and November 2, 2012 Open House Engineering
Women in Engineering October 19, 2012 Humanities Open House October 28, 2012 Science & Math Open House November 5, 2012
Tufts will be hosting a number of Admissions receptions in the following northeastern cities:
New York City September 16, 2012 at the Marriott New York Downtown, 85 West St., at 2 pm
To make a reservation call (781) 395-8500 or by visiting https://webcenter.studentservices.tufts.edu/Admissions/inquiry/uadm.asp
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA is planning to have an Discover Wellesley Days on; October 8, November 10, 2012. The program on these days is a half day program. Overnight Visits will be hosted October 21 & 22, 2012 Participants must pre register with the at least two weeks prior to the intended overnight visit. Wellesley is also hosting an ALANA program set for the Discover Wellesley Program on November TBA, 2012 . To receive greater detail or to register call the Admissions Office at (781) 283-2270
Western New England College, Springfield, MA will host seven Open House Programs during the 2012 – 2013 school year; October 14 & 27, 2012 -- November 11, 2012 -- December 2, 2012 -- March 9, 2013 -- April 6 & 20, 2013
The program will include interviews in the morning for those who want to be interviewed and tours and small group sessions in the afternoon for those not seeking interviews. If being interviewed call (800) 325-1122. Afternoon sessions will run from noon to 4 pm.
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA will be hosting admissions programs to inform and to welcome prospective students and their family’s. The Saturday Open House dates are; October 13 & 27, 2012 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm A pre registration is requested call (413) 572-5218
OH Program: Oct. 8 & Nov. 12, 2012 Saturday Visit Programs: October 6,13,20,27, 2012 For greater detail or to pre register call the W.P.I. Admissions Office at (508) 831-5286
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA is hosting a number of Evening Information Sessions in the San Francisco, New England, New York City & areas during the fall 2012 all meetings will occur at 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm San Francisco, CA Sept. 23,26,30 & October 1 San Francisco Airport Marriott
Melville, NY October 17, 2012 Melville Marriott, 1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd. Trumbull, CT October 28, 2012 Trumbull Marriott, Merritt Pkwy., Trumbull, CT Litchfield, CT October 29, 2012 Litchfield Inn, Litchfield, CT.0
Westchester, NY October 16&18, 2012 Westchester Marriott
New York City October 21, 2012 Residence Inn, Manhattan/Times Square
CAREER PROGRAMS
The Boston Society of Architects has requested that this notice be posted for underrepresented students interested in art & design & architecture.
College Fair (with an Architectural focus), sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects, October 27, 2012 at Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Watson
Hall, 555 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA -- 10 am to 2 pm --
Keynote Speaker: Lee Waldrep, Ph.D, Topic: “Selecting an Architecture Program”
Spend a day with architects and educators. Inquire about architectural education, financial aid, computers, licensing, landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban planning, and more. There will be admissions representatives from thirty colleges and universities which have architectural and design programs present to meet with prospective students and their parents. Free workshops on choosing a school, career options, CAD, licensing procedure, and financing your education will be repeated three times during the day, at 10:15 am, 11:15 am and 12:15 pm. Talk with architects, landscape architects, planners and interior designers about their experiences and careers and speak with school representatives about their programs. For specific information contact the Society of Architects, AIA 52 Broad St., Boston, MA 02109 or call Ms. Sarah Wager at the B.S.A.(617) 951-1433 ext. 223 -- email her at ewhite@architects.org There is no admissions charge for this program. The following is a listing of colleges which have traditionally participated in this Career Day In Architecture.
Arizona State U. U. of Kentucky New Sch. Of Architecture Syracuse U. Illinois u. of Tech. Boston Architect. Ctr. Louisiana Tech. U. Northwestern U. Temple U. N.J. Inst. of Tech Cornell U. U. of Maryland U. of Penn. U. of Tennessee N.Y. Inst. of Tech. Drexel U U. of Miami, FL Pratt Inst. Tulane U. Roger Williams U.
Harvard U. U. of Michigan Rhode Island Sch. of Design Wentworth Inst. of Tech. Savanna Col. of Art & Design Other than college admissions opportunities…
Harvard Extension School -- Fall, 2012 -- Lowell Scholarship Program. Fall classes will run from mid September 2012 through mid to late January, 2013. Registration begins about one month prior to the beginning of classes. There is a penalty for late registration (penalty date is early September, 2012). The Lowell Scholarship Program (Harvard affiliated) provides scholarships to reduce the course fee about 50%. Lowell Scholars are high school students in grades 10, 11, 12 with a B average, with
recommendations from teachers and administrators. To obtain information on the programs or to learn who the acting Lowell Scholarship Coordinator is in your school call Dr. Rita Pandey, Assistant Director at (617) 495-3192
M.I.T. Educational Studies Program -- An Alternative To The Expensive College Board Prep Programs: SAT I Verbal & Math Prep Program is schedule to offer tutorial classes in SAT I preparation for six Sundays in October and November for the November SAT I test. The course will be offered on the campus of M.I.T. and the fee will be in the neighborhood of $65. To register call sometime between the middle and the end of September, 2010 call (617) 253-4882
DELVE 2012 - 13 M.I.T. ESP’s newest program offering classes for motivated high-school students in AP Calculus AB
When: Sunday Afternoons from September 2012 through May 2013. Location: MIT campus Cost: $200 (covers the entire year; needs based scholarships are available. Registration: on website web.mit.edu/esp.www or call (617) 235-4882
COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS LISTING OF MULTICULTURAL SPECIAL PROGRAMS 2012 -- 2013
American University, Washington D.C., American U. will host a session within a Visit Day Program for multicultural students on October TBA, 2012. For
specific details contact the office of Margurta Lightfoot, Associate Director of Admissions in charge of Multicultural Recruitment at (800) 428-4632
Amherst College, Amherst, MA will host a “Diversity Open House” Program on the weekends of Sept. 21 and Oct. 19, 2012. Participants must submit an
application to be accepted into this program. Normally 400 students will apply of which 200 will be accepted. 46% of the participants have been accepted to Amherst. To receive an application contact Dale Hendricks, Associate. Dean of Admission at (413) 542-2328 of Via the net at dhendricks@amherst.edu. The Amherst College Admissions Office will cover the cost of transportation for students who need assistance and provide room and board for all the attendee.
Bates College, Lewiston, ME will host A Prologue to Bates a Fall Open House Program for Multicultural Students on October 7 through 9, 2012 (Deadline September
7) and November 11 through 13, 2012 (Deadline October 13). The students selected for the program are provided with housing and board as guests of the College. The College will make transportation arrangements for qualified attendees, and offers travel scholarships to participants in need of assistance. For greater detail contact the Director of Multicultural Recruitment at the Bates College Admissions Dept., 23 Campus Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 - (207) 786-6000 or fax (207) 786-6025 or perspectives@Bates.edu
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME will host an “Explore Bowdoin Program” for underrepresented students on September 20 to 23 and on November 1 to 4, 2012, Bowdoin will cover all travel costs. Call: (207) 725-3100
Brown University, Providence , RI will host an Open House for Minority Students, Providence, RI on October 11 to 13, 2012, at noon through 5 pm..
Participants are expected to be among the top academic achievers. For specific information or to pre register contact Elizabeth Hart, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment at Brown University via Email messaging at Mercedes_Domonech@brown.edu or call Mariam Han at (401) 863-7938
Bryant University, Smithfield, RI will host it’s multicultural admissions Overnight Program “Bryant 24-7” in early October 18, 19, 20, 2012 . GThis program is
designed for underrepresented students, and participating students must apply by contacting Priscilla Alicea at (800) 622-7001
Carnegie-Mellon U., Pittsburg, PA will host a Diversity Weekend on November 10 through 12, 2012 and in January 19-21, 2013
Colby College, Waterville, ME will host a visit program for underrepresented students from New England on October 27 - 27, 20112 & October 25 – 27, 20912.
The program will be by invitation only. Invitations will be extended to applicants who have not visited Colby. Candidates should contact Ms. Denise Walden, Assoc. Dean of Admissions and Dir. of Multicultural Enrollment at Colby College for details at (800) 723-3032. Formal application to the college is necessary and one may request an application on the web at www.colby.edu/ec
Colgate College, NY will host a Multicultural Open House Program on October 21 & 22, 2012.
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO will host a Multi Cultural OH on Nov. 3-5 or Nov. 10 to12, 2012. The Application deadline is October 10, 2012. There
is a transportation expense voucher up to $500. Contact: Amy LaReau, Asst. Dir. of Admission at (719) 389-6062 or Blake Hammond at (719) 389-6054
Columbia University, NYC will host two Multicultural Recruitment Open House programs: Tentatively, October, 2012. For specific details contact Maud Bond,
Admission Counselor. Calling (212) 854-1754 Ext. 1
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH will host it’s “Dartmouth Bound” during the summer of 2012 or spring 2012 . For details contact Sheryl , Asst. Minority Rep. or
Jim Washington, Director of Minority Recruitment at Dartmouth (603) 646-3360
Franklin College, Franklin, IN is hosting its Multicultural Visit Program on Nov. 15&16 , 2012 and Feb. 14&15, 2013. Contact Lisa Kawamoto or Travis Reber at
(800) 852-0232
Grinnell College, Iowa will hoist its Diversity Preview Program on October 4 to 6, 2012. Register by September 23, 2011 call (800) 247-0113
Hamilton College, Clinton, NY will host a “Diversity Overnight Program” on the weekends of September 30 to October 1, 2012. Application deadline is mid
September 12, 2011. For greater detail contact : Brinna Felton, Dean of Diversity Recruitment, at (800) 843-2655 or www.hamilton.edu/diversityovernight
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA will host two ALANA/Students of Color Programs April , 2013 the other TBA for greater detail call Diana Alvarez, Assistant
Director of Admissions at (877) 937-4267
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA will host a Experience A Day at Lehigh, V.I.E.W. Program (Diversity Achievement Programs) on the following dates:
October 21 & 22, 2012 Contact: Adrienne Yurack, Admissions Officer at (610) 758-3102 aky4@lehigh.edu Look for greater detail in Nov. CI News or 610-758-3214
Lesley College, Cambridge, MA ALANA Day, usually held in the early spring 2013. Call the Lesley College Admission. Off. (617) 349-8800
000Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA will host a Multicultural Weekend on January 20, 2013 . To pre register call (800) 468-2262
Mass College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA will host a Spring Overnight Program for underrepresented Students.
Contact: Michelle Williamson at M.Williamson@mcla.edu
“Discover Middlebury Trip” Middlebury College in Vermont will host its annual multicultural weekend, “Discover Middlebury” on October 21 to 22, 2012. The
program is for outstanding students and gives you the opportunity to visit classes, stay in dorms, and learn more about our welcoming community.. Middlebury will cover the cost of the trip for students who are selected to participate and need assistance. The deadline to apply for the program is September 11. For details contact Mr. Manuel Carballo, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment at Middlebury College at (802) 443-3000 mcarball@middlebury.edu
Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, MA , will host an over night “Voices of Diversity Program”, November 11 & 12, 2012. Students must pre register at lease three
weeks prior to the event. Call the Admissions Department at Mt. Holyoke College (413) 538-2023 or Web www.mtholyoke.edu
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH is hosting it’s multicultural program “Discover UNH” Novem
