<p>Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jollymon. I called admissions yesterday for to ask some basic questions about the science program, and happen to ask if there was going to be specific information (meeting) for the London program. They stated that they were not haveing anything specific, because their thinking is to not separate or divide the students. I actually think this is a good thing. So, I am not sure how we can identify ourselves (not sure my daughter would be willing to wear "joyride's daughter" on her badge---just kidding). It would be nice to have the opportunity to meet some of the students, though. Any thoughts "London 36"?</p>
<p>Alright, I will go out on a limb so that we can all meet. I will be the tall slightly greying man with the bright yellow Skidmore hoody on standing with a very tall young man. I actually was hoping for a separate program for this group but oh well. If some of the kids can meet each other and maybe eat lunch together it might be a great thing. Hope to see as many of the London 36 as possible.</p>
<p>I read this board infrequently now that my daughter is near the end of her first year at Skidmore (and I could go on for days about what a great experience she's had and how much she loves it!)
She was accepted early decision last year. Within a few hours of getting her letter she found a "class of 2011" facebook group and joined. Now I've never been happy about the whole myspace/facebook thing - but this turned out to be wonderful. Others continued to join and she "met" so many people who turned out to be great friends once school started in September.<br>
My thought is - have your kids check facebook and see if there's a Skidmore London group there already. This would allow them to talk with others who they'll be with in the fall. They could also see when they are all going to their accepted student days and plan to meet. (My daughter and friends were all going to be in Saratoga the night before their early admit accepted day and met for dinner that night - made it so nice to show up the next day and know people already).<br>
One other quick mention - my daughter has met a number of kids who were "London first-years" and they all have great things to say about the program. Congrats to all of the Skidmore class of 2012 - it's a tremendous place to go to school!</p>
<p>Thanks for your input, famcruisefun She will decide after this weekend, once she determines that the science program at Skidmore is strong enough to warrant going to London and doubling up on the Sciences when she gets back for her winter term. I have heard so many people say what a terrific school it is. What is your daughter thinking of majoring in...if you don't mind me asking.</p>
<p>If anyone is facebook connected, if you go to the Skidmore Class of '12 group there is a topic on the discussion board that is a bunch of us Londoners.</p>
<p>I'd love to meet up with people. I was going to wear my t-shirt that says "London" on it, but since I'm flying up from South Florida without a doubt I'll be wearing a sweatshirt which won't do anyone much good. Maybe I'll wear it over long sleeves and wear a hoodie that I can leave unzipped. So most likely I'll be a tall (for a chick- I'm about 5'10/5'11) brown haired girl wearing a gray and red London t-shirt, jeans, chuck taylors and a black beanie. Also, if anyone was interested, I would be happy to PM my phone number if someone wanted to text me to meet up once they were there. I have no fear. haha Otherwise, if there is a booth for London I say we all crowd around it and stare suspiciously at other people and go, "Are you from the CC network?" in an official sounding voice to everyone who looks even vaguely computer savvy (probably everyone.)</p>
<p>Yeah...</p>
<p>I can't help directly regarding sciences - my daughter is planning (for this moment) to major in Theater (production) and minor in Anthropology. She will take her first science course in the fall. She has friends who are majoring in different sciences and apart from telling me how much work they have for their labs, I haven't heard much about the programs. I will say that the kids she has met are wonderful, and there is so much to get involved with she's not had a moment of homesickness. I really can't say enough about the school - it's been a perfect fit for her.<br>
I know I've read a lot about undergrad research in the science programs at Skidmore - in different publications we've gotten over the past year. To me that would be a huge draw if I were looking to major in science.<br>
Good luck with the decision making!</p>
<p>I had hoped to go on the 14th with my D (one of the London group), but won't be able to. I hope those of you going will post an update after your visit.</p>
<p>u guys re so lucky, Im in Viet Nam and I havent received any rejection or notification of Skidmore, how bad ! Give me some advice guys !!</p>
<p>^^^ It seems like it would be time to call or e-mail admissions to find out if your application had any probs. That happened to my S at one school-- turned out it was not fully submitted.</p>
<p>My daughter in an alumnus and interviews Skidmore applicants in the NYC area. Skidmore's marketing motto is "Creative Thought Matters" and it is for the most part right on point. Most applicants are excellent liberal arts students with exemplary SAT or ACT scores; most proffer the usual litany of extra-curricular bullets, and almost all are borderline Ivy material. Here's the bottom line: STATS DON'T COUNT MUCH. Extended early interest in the school (attend more than one informational session; attend their junior HS year summer program), a meaningful job (not babysitting or delivering papers), and enthusiasm, maturity and creativity at the it-does-count-a-lot interview will all help to push a typical applicant over to the accepted side of the fence. </p>
<p>That interview has subtantial significance and counts strongly towards the acceptance decision. Prospective students: bring something to the table other than stats. Have a vision, and a job or some other experience to prove it.</p>
<p>Oh, and one last suggestion: FaceBook and other online profiles are frequently examined. Don't let your online profiles undermine any part of your college application.</p>