SCHEDULE for 2021-2022 Academic Year

October 19 - 7am Pacific Time ( what time is that in my timezone?) Hosted by Harvey Mudd College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, and Bard College.

Finding Fit: This session is designed to help students create their own more personal ranking system to narrow their college list using criteria beyond the traditional categories of program offerings and location.

Watch the recording here

December 1, 2021 9am EST (what time is that in my timezone?) - Transition Tips from Davis Scholars: UWC to University. Hosted by Lake Forest College and Skidmore College.

A joint presentation about transition from UWC To University including students from each university; Primarily a chance to hear Davis Scholars reflect on their experiences and give tips to students looking to transition to Davis Colleges.

Zoom Link- https://lakeforest.zoom.us/j/94968107572

January 19th, 2022 -9pm EST. (what time is that in my timezone) Context Dependent Admissions in the U.S. Hosted by Claremont McKenna, Davidson, Middlebury, and Carleton.

HOW THE US EVALUATES MERIT: What are US universities looking for? How are you evaluated? In comparison to other countries, how does the US evaluate merit? And what exactly is holistic admissions? Attend this session and leave with an understanding of how the US evaluates applicants and what constitutes merit in a US context.

Watch Recorded Session here- https://cmc-its.zoom.us/rec/share/5o_I0FU6jt5uLPkV2I-p22zca0iM4zta-qxT-xnqYxzOKB5VfBjC3LtIgyYrmG2A.DEc4sDSLZKQsSFJ7

Passcode: ^Spw6MW0

March 8, 2020 9am EST - Steamrollers: Majors in Science Technology Engineering Art Design and Mathematics. Hosted by Worcester Polytechnic University, Harvey Mudd College, and Case Western Reserve

STEAMROLLERS: Learn about majors and academic programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design and Mathematics (STEAM) available in the US, and what STEAM graduates go on to do after graduation.

View Recording here.

March 15th 2022- 9am EST : Transitions to University for Grade 12 Leavers. Hosted by Colby, University of Virginia, and St. John's College.

Transitioning to College This presentation will feature a student panel of current Davis Scholars who have recently made the transition to college. The presentation will focus on key aspects of the transition from high school to college/university including academic changes, social transition, and resources for support. Students will learn firsthand from their peers about their experiences with adjusting to the demands of college-level coursework, making social connections and getting involved on campus, managing homesickness, and developing skills for self-advocacy. Students will come away from the presentation with the knowledge and tools to make a more successful transition to college.

March 22, 2022- 9am EST- How to Gain Practical Experience at College. Hosted by University of Richmond, Lewis and Clark, Macalester, and Trinity

HOW TO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AT COLLEGE: Learn about how to find and secure opportunities for internships and research projects while enrolled in college, and how to leverage those experiences for employment and graduate school admissions after college. Understand the Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorisation that allows international students to work in the US. Learn from current international students about how they made the most of their undergraduate experience.

Watch Recorded Session here.

March 29th 2022- 9am EST - IRREPLACEABLE JOBS: The Need for Humanities in the 21st Century - Hosted by Cornell, Ithaca, and Colgate

Learn about majors and academic programs in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and the in-demand skills they develop including critical thinking and a deeply contextual understanding of human nature. Understand how having a Humanities background, along with a willingness to continually learn new skills, can be an invaluable asset for roles that could never be replaced by AI.

Watch Recording here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7pttoxaV-Fuj_0CuSypXkyM9L9rtwSn/view

April 13th - 9pm SGT - Mock Admissions Case Studies - Hosted by Swarthmore, Amherst, Bowdoin, Williams, Carleton, and Pomona

DIFFICULT DECISIONS: Students and parents will have an opportunity to see what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to evaluating students in the context of US holistic admissions. Read over actual student applications, and wrangle over academic records, letters of recommendation, service and activities, college essays. Then determine whom to admit, waitlist, and deny.

Watch Recording here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAy1fIaRJvM

May 17th, 2022 -9am EST - Why Supplements Matter? Hosted by Bowdoin, Colgate, Grinnell, and Occidental

While students are looking for the "right fit college", schools are also looking for the "right fit students". Supplemental essays provide colleges with the ways in which a student may fit with the values, ethos, culture and academic environment of the school. Learn from the experts through actual responses how these supplemental essays are used in the overall admission process. Discover how to break down the supplemental essay prompts to ensure you are presenting yourself in an authentic and meaningful way.

As for the flow of the presentation, we plan on starting with the big picture (how the supplemental essays fit into the application) to giving specific examples of supplements and ending with general tips/advice. The additional time we have will be reserved for Q&A.

View Recording here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4q2ym0JCw

Monday, May 23rd 2022 @ noon EST /6:00 pm CEST

Writing the Common Application Essay (what time is that in my timezone?)- Hosted by Union College, Mount Holyoke College

What will the session cover:

• recommendations for essay in the context of why they are important and why doing the opposite can be problematic,

• 5 "must do" tips for essays

register here-

https://admission.mtholyoke.edu/register/UWCessaytips

Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://union.zoom.us/j/97793132372

Meeting ID: 977 9313 2372

June 7th, 2022 - 9am EST- Show me the Money! Hosted by Earlham, Kalamazoo, Furman, and Concordia

Tuesday, June 7th at 9pm SGT

Show Me the Money! Thinking about financing your US education can be overwhelming. Come and learn about the ways in which students can finance their education through scholarships and other means of financial aid.

Presenters: Susan Hillman at Earlham College, Roderick Malcolm at Kalamazoo College, and Emily Johnson at Concordia College

Watch the recording here.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 10am EDT

Navigating your Personal Identity in the U.S. University Transition: Where You Came From, Who You Are, and Where You’re Going

Hosted by: Ruby Bhattacharya (Barnard College); Yamilet Medina López (Stanford University); Dean Mendes (Williams College); Simon Nascimento (University of Chicago)

In this workshop, students will reflect on their personal identities from a racial and cultural standpoint throughout different educational transitions. We will pose questions for reflection that ask students to think about their personal identities in 3 phases: 1) when first joining the UWC community 2) as a UWC community member, and 3) in the upcoming transition to university. Our goal is to engage participants in a discussion about their personal identities and cultural perceptions in the context of U.S. college transition. This discussion aims to promote meaningful dialogue and conversation around personal identity with regards to race relations and the additional nuance that exists beyond our own personal narratives. Note: This session will be interactive (be ready to turn your cameras and mics on). It will NOT be recorded.

All students and counselors should register HERE before the event. This is the Zoom link to access the session on June 14.