Our final Fall Campus Visit Day program is coming up on November 14. Campus Visit Days are such a great way for prospective students to come to campus on a Saturday and learn about every aspect of Lake Erie College - academics, scholarships and financial aid, student activities, residence life, athletics, study abroad, admissions and more.
Here's the typical schedule:
9:00 a.m.
Check-in at Fine Arts Building
9:30 a.m.
Welcome by President Victor (and my Welcome to Lake Erie College video!)
10:00 a.m.
Faculty/Staff Information Tables and STORM Bingo (you could win an iPod Touch!)
10:50 a.m.
Breakout Session #1
Options: Fearing FAFSA? Financial Aid 101
or Put your Passion to Work: How to make money doing what you love
11:25 a.m.
Breakout Session #2
Options: Fearing FAFSA? Financial Aid 101
or Student Panel
12:00 p.m.
Meet your Admissions Counselor
12:20 p.m.
Campus Tours and Lunch
1:30 p.m.
[optional] Equestrian Studies presentation and tour @ the EQ Center
We would love for you to come!! RSVP HERE!! And if November 14 doesn't work for you, plan on coming on January 30 or schedule an individual visit.
See you on campus soon!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The Legend of Tiberius
Meet Tiberius - my absolute favorite tradition at Lake Erie College.Tiberius was an actual chocolate lab that belonged to Harriot Young, a Dean of Lake Erie College. Tiberius would hang
out on campus with the women of the college - he would even attend class! When Tiberius passed away, she had a statue crafted in his honor that ended up on campus around 1910.The Tiberius that adorns campus now (shown at top) is actually Tiberius IV. In the 1950's, Tiberius I was kid
napped by a fraternity from Case Western Reserve University (and is probably in the bottom of Lake Erie somewhere). Tiberius II was smashed to pieces right in the middle of campus in the mid-80's. Tiberius III (also known as Baby Tiberius) is still on campus next to the gazebo.Tiberius is the campus protector and a good luck charm. Here's proof: One night in April 1957, the women woke up in their residence hall rooms in Memorial Hall to the sounds of frantic barking outside. When the women left the Hall to investigate, the building burned to the ground. Nobody was hurt, but they also could not find the source of the barking. The students give credit to the spirit of Tiberius, who lead them from harms way.
100 years later, Tiberius still guards the students of Lake Erie College and brings them luck. Students pat Tiberius on the head for luck before exams, presentations, auditions, athletic events (see the football team patting him on the head for luck before their first home game below) and more. When you visit campus, make sure you pat Tiberius on the head for good luck during your college search!!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Tips for writing a killer college essay
Lake Erie College has already noticed an increase in applications for the Fall 2010 semester. With Admissions Counselors processing more applications than ever before, it's important to make sure your application stands out so you are given the highest consideration for admission and scholarship opportunities.
One of the most important components of your application is your essay. Your essay is your opportunity to introduce yourself as a candidate for admission. We want to know all about you; what you like, what you don't like, what has influenced you and made you the person you are today. We want to know why you make an excellent candidate for admission.
I've read a lot of really fantastic essays in my 3 years as an Admissions Counselor. I've also read some awful, almost offensive ones. Here are four quick tips to writing a killer college essay:
Tip #1: Take it seriously
Two years ago I denied an academically qualified candidate for admission because his essay stated that he wanted to attend LEC because of the hot girl he saw on his tour. He then gave a fairly detailed account of what he would do to that girl. Yes - seriously, this happened, and I was disgusted. Even if he was "joking", I would never put a current student in jeopardy by admitting a student that could potentially stalk her.
Write something insightful. Show us that you are mature enough to handle being independent in college. Also remember that the essay you write for your application will remain in your permanent college file. Your professors and even future employers may be reading it at some point. Don't let it come back to haunt you.
Tip #2: Follow directions
If we ask for a minimum of 500 words, don't write 2 sentences. If a prompt is given, answer the question and don't cut and copy an English essay you just wrote about Beowulf. Attention to detail is key in college and in the "real world" - show us you're ready for the challenge.
Tip #3: Be yourself
Don't be who you think we want you to be. It's a great accomplishment to take every AP course offered by your high school - but your transcripts will tell us that. Tell us something unique about yourself - tell us what you are passionate about. Of course we care about your academic accomplishments, but there is much more to you than a grade point average and standardized test score! Help us see that!
Tip #4: Proofread, then proofread it again...
It goes back to the attention to detail - check for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors. Ask friends and family members to read it over. Mixing up their, there and they're or spelling a lot alot will not fly with your English 101 professor and making lazy mistakes like this will definitely not impress the admissions committee. Get in the habit of proofreading now - this is something you will have to do for the rest of your life!
Academically borderline or below average students have been admitted to Lake Erie based on their awesome essay. On the other hand, we have passed on accepting high achievers because of what they wrote.
Senior year is a busy time, and writing that college essay is one small thing on your long to-do list... but the college you attend will impact the rest of your life. Don't settle for your second or third choice just because you were too lazy to take your time on your essay. I promise, your friends will be hanging out tomorrow night, too. Take tonight to focus on your essay!
One of the most important components of your application is your essay. Your essay is your opportunity to introduce yourself as a candidate for admission. We want to know all about you; what you like, what you don't like, what has influenced you and made you the person you are today. We want to know why you make an excellent candidate for admission.
I've read a lot of really fantastic essays in my 3 years as an Admissions Counselor. I've also read some awful, almost offensive ones. Here are four quick tips to writing a killer college essay:
Tip #1: Take it seriously
Two years ago I denied an academically qualified candidate for admission because his essay stated that he wanted to attend LEC because of the hot girl he saw on his tour. He then gave a fairly detailed account of what he would do to that girl. Yes - seriously, this happened, and I was disgusted. Even if he was "joking", I would never put a current student in jeopardy by admitting a student that could potentially stalk her.
Write something insightful. Show us that you are mature enough to handle being independent in college. Also remember that the essay you write for your application will remain in your permanent college file. Your professors and even future employers may be reading it at some point. Don't let it come back to haunt you.
Tip #2: Follow directions
If we ask for a minimum of 500 words, don't write 2 sentences. If a prompt is given, answer the question and don't cut and copy an English essay you just wrote about Beowulf. Attention to detail is key in college and in the "real world" - show us you're ready for the challenge.
Tip #3: Be yourself
Don't be who you think we want you to be. It's a great accomplishment to take every AP course offered by your high school - but your transcripts will tell us that. Tell us something unique about yourself - tell us what you are passionate about. Of course we care about your academic accomplishments, but there is much more to you than a grade point average and standardized test score! Help us see that!
Tip #4: Proofread, then proofread it again...
It goes back to the attention to detail - check for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors. Ask friends and family members to read it over. Mixing up their, there and they're or spelling a lot alot will not fly with your English 101 professor and making lazy mistakes like this will definitely not impress the admissions committee. Get in the habit of proofreading now - this is something you will have to do for the rest of your life!
Academically borderline or below average students have been admitted to Lake Erie based on their awesome essay. On the other hand, we have passed on accepting high achievers because of what they wrote.
Senior year is a busy time, and writing that college essay is one small thing on your long to-do list... but the college you attend will impact the rest of your life. Don't settle for your second or third choice just because you were too lazy to take your time on your essay. I promise, your friends will be hanging out tomorrow night, too. Take tonight to focus on your essay!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Is the STORM coming to a city near you?
In two weeks, Lake Erie College staff and faculty are traveling to 4 cities and hosting events to share information about Lake Erie College with guidance counselors and prospective students.
A Guidance Counselor Luncheon will be hosted from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in each city. Then that evening, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., we're having an hors d'oeuvres reception for students and their families. If you bring your application materials to that reception, we'll also be able to process your application right there!!!
Not to mention, I made a really awesome presentation for it that pictorially shows a year in the life of a Lake Erie College student.
So here's the schedule:
Monday
, October 19 - Pittsburgh, PA
the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Pittsburgh South
164 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Tuesday,
October 20 - Columbus, OH
Quest Conference Center - Polaris
8405 Pulsar Place
Columbus, OH 43240
Wednesday, O
ctober 21 - Cincinnati, OH
the Oasis Golf Club and Conference Center
902 Loveland-Miamiville Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Thursday,
October 22 - Toledo, OH
the Park Inn
191 North Summit Street
Toledo, OH 43604
I'm so sad that I have to stay in the office and won't be able to go --- BUT YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS CAN!! If the storm is coming to a city near you, register here!! And then let me know what you thought of my presentation :)
A Guidance Counselor Luncheon will be hosted from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in each city. Then that evening, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., we're having an hors d'oeuvres reception for students and their families. If you bring your application materials to that reception, we'll also be able to process your application right there!!!
Not to mention, I made a really awesome presentation for it that pictorially shows a year in the life of a Lake Erie College student.
So here's the schedule:
Monday
, October 19 - Pittsburgh, PAthe Crowne Plaza Hotel - Pittsburgh South
164 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Tuesday,
October 20 - Columbus, OHQuest Conference Center - Polaris
8405 Pulsar Place
Columbus, OH 43240
Wednesday, O
ctober 21 - Cincinnati, OHthe Oasis Golf Club and Conference Center
902 Loveland-Miamiville Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Thursday,
October 22 - Toledo, OHthe Park Inn
191 North Summit Street
Toledo, OH 43604
I'm so sad that I have to stay in the office and won't be able to go --- BUT YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS CAN!! If the storm is coming to a city near you, register here!! And then let me know what you thought of my presentation :)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
MOUNTAIN DAY!!
When I arrived to work this morning I was greeted by Dr. McDowell honking her car horn and yelling out her window "Apryl! It's Mountain Day!" - no joke!
Mountain Day i
s a surprise day off that Lake Erie College students receive each Fall. This tradition came to our campus shortly after its inception, but originally started in 1838 at Mount Holyoke College, which Lake Erie College was modeled after.
This year students were notified that it was Mountain Day by a bagpiper walking through campus playing at 6:00 a.m. Yes - a bagpiper! Official events kicked off this morning at 9:30 a.m. with
a Treasure Box Hunt that leads teams of 8 throughout campus in search of clues to find the treasure chest filled with LEC gear and other prizes.
As I type, T-Pain's "Low" is blasting from the D.J., and students are playing Cornhole and Ladder Golf, and bouncing around in the inflatable bungee run, obstacle course and some bungee jump trampoline thing.
And here I am in my office, preparing for our Campus Visit Day on Saturday.
But it's back to the daily grind for Lake Erie College students tomorrow, filled with studying, writing papers, and visiting the Math lab because honestly, who really knows how to find a derivative? But for now, they're strapping on those boots with the fur (you could use them on a day like today) and enjoying Mountain Day!
Mountain Day i
s a surprise day off that Lake Erie College students receive each Fall. This tradition came to our campus shortly after its inception, but originally started in 1838 at Mount Holyoke College, which Lake Erie College was modeled after.This year students were notified that it was Mountain Day by a bagpiper walking through campus playing at 6:00 a.m. Yes - a bagpiper! Official events kicked off this morning at 9:30 a.m. with
a Treasure Box Hunt that leads teams of 8 throughout campus in search of clues to find the treasure chest filled with LEC gear and other prizes.As I type, T-Pain's "Low" is blasting from the D.J., and students are playing Cornhole and Ladder Golf, and bouncing around in the inflatable bungee run, obstacle course and some bungee jump trampoline thing.
And here I am in my office, preparing for our Campus Visit Day on Saturday.
But it's back to the daily grind for Lake Erie College students tomorrow, filled with studying, writing papers, and visiting the Math lab because honestly, who really knows how to find a derivative? But for now, they're strapping on those boots with the fur (you could use them on a day like today) and enjoying Mountain Day!
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