<p>The application for freshman seminars are not that long, but has some essay questions.</p>
<p>What is the "norm" for freshman seminars? What percentage of Freshman class participate? When should I get started about doing the app and wrting essays?</p>
<p>You can definitely find time to the apps during freshman week.</p>
<p>To get into a seminar, the most important things to do are A. Rate it your #1 choice, B. make sure you attend any intro meeting/interview! and C. cross your fingers if it gets lotteried!</p>
<p>But the selection process is determined by professor... some might read the essays, some might now.</p>
<p>There are enough seminars (i think) for everyone to participate, don't have actual numbers though.</p>
<p>Can the professors see what number you ranked their seminars?</p>
<p>Yes, they can.</p>
<p>Does that seem to affect whether or not they decide to take you?</p>
<p>Well, obviously if you listed a seminar choice as your 4th choice, they'll probably would not be willing to take you.</p>