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Admissions
Anything related to admissions. Questions, answers, the process.
So, quickly on the heels of my post regarding the value of a college education comes this rather scathing article from Marty Menko from the Chronicle of Higher Education titled, "America's Most Overrated product: The Bachelor's Degree." Menko's main arguments? Read More
Well, it's May 5th, which means for those freshmen that have paid their deposit, you can start filling out your online forms for such wonderful things as housing, class schedules, and orientation dates. Exciting times all around. For those Read More
Yesterday marked our last regional accepted student receptions. You have two more opportunities to pick our brains this week: Accepted Student Chat this Thursday, from 6 - 8 pm PT. I'll be there, as will some current students, and recent Read More
As per usual, February has found me hunkered down, reading stacks of your lovely applications over a hot cup of tea. This is my third time around doing application review, and yet I always find myself engrossed and engaged by your essays, your activities, Read More
Well, I finally sold off my old tv through Craigslist, so I can finally reclaim a good chunk of my living room. I did recently buy an HDTV through some Thanksgiving Madness Sale, which is perhaps one of my few concessions to consumer culture (I have a soft Read More
I've been privileged enough to read files for about three years now. Still, here are some common essays that I've grown tired of reading: Webster's Dictionary Defines "x" as... If you look up "[flattering adjective]" in the dictionary, you'd Read More
As a public service announcement, I feel compelled to remind you graduated seniors about the dangers of Senioritis, a deadly disorder that compells students to have 8th semester grades that absoloutely stink. Sure, it's rare, but it's a problem, Read More
Yesterday was my first Managerial Economics class, and I was at first a bit apprehensive to take the class, seeing as how there was a chunk of calculus in it. However, my professor assures me that there will be minimal calculus in it (thank goodness). Read More
Well, here I am, sitting in the airport, waiting to board a plane that will take me home to Seattle, where it's currently sunnier and less muggy. Oh well! The conference was informative, and now I've scratched the surface of international student Read More
Sharp-eyed readers will have spotted that our very own dean of admissions, Michael McKeon, has gotten his admissions blog up and running. I'm sure he'll probide fascinating insight into the admissions process, as well as lengthy opinion pieces on Read More
We're quietly rolling out instant message capabilities for our admissions counselors, which is apparently the Next Big Thing in the admissions world for getting in touch with students. Our online chats have been successful, but I'm always thinking Read More
Much like my last interview with an alumnus, I've managed to hunt down an old school friend who did her undergraduate work at Seattle University. So, without further ado, here's a quick chat with Athena Kennedy, law student extraordinaire: Tell Read More
Hello all, tomorrow marks the postmark deadline for incoming freshmen deposits. Get that check in! Also, for those already deposited, you can start registering at midnight tonight for class and housing preferences (pacific time). Good luck~ Read More
Hello students, Well, wouldn't you know, they went and added a major for 2007 and I didn't know about it. For those of you who are excited about Photography, we're offering a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography starting next year. We're Read More
Hello incoming freshmen,The deadline for the honors program has been extended to April 15th, which means you can still scramble and get that application in. Good luck! Read More
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