Q. |
How should I prepare for my campus visit? |
A. |
To prepare for your visit to Dickinson, you should begin by learning basic
information about the college. Our Web site is a good place to start. Here
are a few links to help you begin your search:
When you are ready to schedule your visit, call the admissions office at
800-644-1773. |
Q. |
What should I do during a first visit to campus? |
A. |
During your visit to campus you should focus on understanding the character
and personality of Dickinson and how you may potentially fit with the opportunities
available. For first-time visitors, we strongly encourage you to:
- register for an open house or special visit program
OR
- schedule an information session and tour.
You may consider scheduling an interview if you feel confident that your research has provided you with a sufficient introduction to Dickinson.
To determine what is best for you, call the admissions office at
800-644-1773. |
Q. |
What am I likely to see and hear during an open house or special
visit program?
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A. |
We will show you what it is like to be a member of the Dickinson community.
While formats for open houses and special visit programs can vary, generally
you may expect the following:
- greeting and discussion of the Dickinson Dimensions by dean of admissions
and senior administrators
- campus tour led by one of our Liberty Caps (student volunteer tour guides)
- various student/faculty/administrator panels on such topics as academic
programs, student life, global education, career/graduate school counseling,
internships and research opportunities
- lunch in the dining hall
- admissions and financial aid "nuts and bolts" panel.
An open
house or special visit program typically begins with registration and a light
breakfast and finishes in the early afternoon.
For more information, call the admissions office at 800-644-1773 or see Dickinson Dimensions Days.
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Q. |
Why should I attend an information session? What will I see or hear
there? |
A. |
Why sit through one more college information session? All information
sessions are not the same. At Dickinson, our information session is meant
to help you understand how Dickinson is distinctive from the many other small
liberal-arts colleges. Through student and faculty stories, we hope to give
you a good sense of Dickinson's "personality," what we have to offer, how
our application process works and how you may fit into our community. Scheduling
a campus tour with your information session will give you the most complete
introduction to Dickinson College.
To schedule your visit, call the admissions office at 800-644-1773. |
Q. |
What am I likely to see and hear on a campus tour? |
A. |
A campus tour is great way for you to interact with our students. Led
by a member of our Liberty Cap Society, tours offer an opportunity to capture
and understand the energy of Dickinson College through the eyes of students
who are living the Dickinson experience. A tour also will show you how the
campus and facilities reflect our useful, engaged approach to teaching as
well as our heritage and tradition. Scheduling an information session with
your tour will give you the most complete introduction to Dickinson College.
To schedule your visit, call the admissions office at 800-644-1773. |
Q. |
What is an evaluative interview and should I have one? |
A. |
Interviewing can help us assess personal experiences, motivation, maturity
and your potential fit with Dickinson. Before you
schedule an interview, please note:
- Participating in an interview is not required for admission.
- Notes taken by members of our staff during an interview will
be added to your admission file.
To schedule an individual interview, call the admissions office
at 800-644-1773.
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Q. |
How should I prepare for an interview? |
A. |
Participating in other visit activities (information session and tour; open house; special
visit program) prior to an interview is one of the easiest and
best ways to prepare. Our Web site is another useful tool in preparing for
your visit.
- It is recommended that you bring an unofficial transcript and activities
resumé to your meeting.
- You may also want to prepare thoughtful questions you can ask during
your visit.
If you have any other questions, please contact the admissions office at 800-644-1773. |
