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August 30, 2007
Case President is Coming to a City Near You
Case President Barbara R. Snyder and our admission staff are touring select cities over the coming months to discuss new developments in undergraduate education at Case. An admission counselor will answer your questions about applying to Case, and you'll have the chance to meet Case alumni as well.
The first up in this series of President’s Receptions will take place in Seattle, WA on Thursday, Sept. 6. If you are in the area, register today. Bring your parents and friends, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and learn more about our university. Future sites include New York City, Houston and Tampa.
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August 21, 2007
Preparing for College Tip #4: Know Where to Find Help
Bookstore shelves creak under the weight of all the how-to books available about college admission. And then there is the know-it-all older brother or sister. If anything, there seems to be more help than anyone can possibly use or comprehend.
Your first step should be checking out your college counseling or guidance office. Find out what resources are available and establish a relationship with your guidance counselor. Help the counselor do his or her job by giving him or her something to work with (information on your career goals, type of school you would like
to attend, etc.). Whether dispensing advice or sending transcripts, counselors will play a role in your college admission process.
You or your parents will no doubt comb the reference shelves or surf the Web for information on college admission. For a brief rundown of resources and links, click the link below.
Best Objective Guidebooks
These tomes do an excellent job of providing factual information and yearly updates (be sure you read the most current edition).
- Peterson’s Guide to Four-Year Colleges
- Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges
- The College Handbook (College Board)
Best Subjective Guidebooks
These books provide a behind-the-statistics look at select colleges.
- Fiske Guide to Colleges
- Yale Insider’s Guide to Colleges
Best Places to Start on the Web
There is no shortage of online resources for information on how to navigate the college selection and financial aid processes. Here are a few that we think are particularly helpful—and trustworthy.
Admission
Financial Aid
Case Western Reserve University
These and other sources you consult should be a supplement to, rather than a substitute for, your own hands-on research.
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August 15, 2007
Preparing for College Tip #3: Know Thyself
There are more than 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States enrolling as few as 80 students and as many as 50,000. To find a logical home for yourself in this educational jungle, you must be armed with self-knowledge.
Who are your friends? What do you and they have in common? How are you different? What academic areas interest you the most? Do you learn best in a small class or in a lecture setting? What are your general career goals or interests? Do you see yourself happiest in an urban, suburban or rural setting? The list of potential questions is endless.
No school will satisfy all of your criteria. The trick is to prioritize based on how close each school comes to your ideal.
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August 13, 2007
Spartan Basketballers in Brazil
Before gearing up for this year’s season, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team is out to prove that varsity athletics and study abroad make for a winning combination.
A few hours ago, the team landed in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The players will spend the next 10 days playing against professional teams and touring the country. You can follow their adventures by reading their blog.
This is one of the many ways in which learning is woven into the Case experience. The players will benefit from being immersed in another culture, learning to work as a team both on and off the court.
A sorte boa e tem o divertimento, guys! That’s Portuguese for "good luck and have fun."
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August 07, 2007
Preparing for College Tip #2: Stay (or get) involved
Here’s a not-so-hypothetical situation:
Our admission committee is considering two students. One is a straight A student. The other has straight A's and shows a set of well-developed interests outside of academics. Guess who we pick first? Guess who has the competitive colleges competing for him or her? Click the link below for the answer.
The student with the wider range of interests is the top choice in that scenario.
Why? It’s simple: not only will the college be more enriched, but research shows that college students who have at least one significant outside interest are more likely to be successful.
Your last two years of high school is the time to solidify your involvement. If you have so many minor activities that you don’t have time for more significant commitments, it may be time to substitute quality for quantity. If you’ve just been focusing on school, it’s not too late to get involved. Find a few activities that give you the opportunity to contribute to your school or community.
A job counts. Working is a valued activity. While high schoolers are more likely to be flipping burgers than managing the restaurant, successfully balancing school and a job says a lot about a person. Volunteer and community service activities are also wonderful ways to round out a resume—and you might even get something out of it!
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August 01, 2007
Explore Our Virtual Reality Campus
While we’d love for each of you to visit our campus this summer, we realize that might not be possible for every student. Or, maybe you’ve already come to Case for an open house or tour and want to explore the university further. We have a solution for both of those situations.
Check out our virtual campus, hosted by Second Life, a popular online system with millions of users worldwide. Learn more about campus landmarks, plot a course from quad to quad and explore our unique University Circle neighborhood and nearby downtown Cleveland as well. Along the way, you may run into Case faculty and students or other prospective students using the system, with whom you may be able to chat and ask questions about Case.
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