How to Get into College -- Come Get the Insiders' View March 4 and April 6
Upcoming college counseling events feature seven college admission officers -- including University of California Assistant Vice Chancellor in a rare East Coast appearance
How colleges read applications and the intricacies of the admission process at selective state universities will be the focus of two upcoming events presented by the Office of College Counseling.On Wednesday, March 4, admission deans from Hollins University, Longwood University, Radford University, the University of South Carolina and Virginia Polytechnic Institute will discuss how different admission committees review applications, share tips on how an applicant can best present herself and take turns reviewing the same application. Click here for the flyer.
A month later, on Monday April 6, University of California, Berkeley Assistant Vice Chancellor Amy W. Jarich and Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Rebekah C. LaPlante will address the special challenges of applying to selective state universities. Click here for the flyer.
Both programs will be held in the Engelhard Gymnasium of Foxcroft’s Athletic/Student Center and begin at 7:30pm. College-bound students and their parents are welcome to attend the event at no charge. The School is located on Foxcroft Road approximately 3.5 miles north Middleburg. For more information, contact Director of College Counseling Barbara Conner at 540.687.4360 or 540.687.4361.
“I am delighted to present these exciting college programs at Foxcroft,” said Conner, who recently had an article about her “Five First-Class Colleges” approach to the vaunted “College List” accepted for publication in the National Association of College Admission Counselors’ spring magazine.
Conner has built a superb college counseling process and developed relationships with scores of admission officers across the country during her first four years at Foxcroft. She is especially excited about Zarich’s visit -- a rare East Coast appearance for the former University of Virginia Dean and current Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Berkeley.
Zarich and LaPlante will provide insights and suggestions about students making themselves distinctive among very qualified applicant pool. They will also discuss the sometimes complicated process of applying to a school that is part of a large, multi-campus institutions, such as the University of California.
Another Virginia Tech dean, Assistant Director Christopher St. Jean, will participate in the March 4 panel. Ashley Browning, Director of Admission at Hollins;. Ashley Woodard, Senior Assistant Director at Longwood; Heather Miller, Assistant Director at Radford and Lindsay Tulloss, Senior Regional Representative, University of South Carolina complete that panel.
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An all-girls boarding and day school in Northern Virginia, Foxcroft prepares young women in grades 9-12 for success in college and in life. Our outstanding academic program offers challenging courses, including Advanced Placement classes and an innovative STEM program. Our premiere equestrian program is nationally recognized, and our athletic teams have won conference and state championships. Experience the best in girls' boarding schools: visit Foxcroft.
