<p>My d is applying to skidmore. The admissions office states that interviews are highly recommended but not required.</p>
<p>Do you think she should do the interview? </p>
<p>Will it put her at a disadvantage if she chooses not to do the interview?</p>
<p>thanks for your thoughts</p>
<p>My D is currently a soph at Skidmore and did take advantage of the interview.</p>
<p>I cannot say whether the interview had an impact on acceptance but it did differ significantly from others she went through. Whereas her interviews at other good schools were conducted by seniors or alumna (largely using a script), Skidmore uses staff admission interviewers.</p>
<p>The difference was at the conclusion of the interview when the staff member came out and openly discussed the suitability of Skidmore to the applicant and gave a preety clear picture of the liklihood of acceptance. This was not the usual B-S rah-rah speech as there were several applicants that were walking to their cars visibly distressed over the departing words of the interviewer.</p>
<p>Skidmore likes to be loved. They see themselves as being treated as the second choice safety to Ivies and Sisters and it is not how they want to be perceived. </p>
<p>If your D is serious about Skidmore, do the interview and she will leave knowing her liklihood of acceptance. If she has a strong other love, I would skip it since it will probably come through to the admissions staff and lower her chances.</p>
<p>I would recommend doing the interview...I go to skidmore (class of 2010), but I did not do an interview...however, many of my friends did do an interview and I believe it does have an effect in the admissions process</p>
<p>Thanks for your thoughts. </p>
<p>Skidmore is not my d's first choice but is still very interested in attending. </p>
<p>My concern is that she is not into the "arts" but is more athletic and I heard (from somewhere) that the college is trying to attract more scholar athletes.</p>
<p>Does anyone have that impression from past experiences?</p>
<p>No one got into Skidmore from my daughter's high school class including a cum laude graduate with lots of awards. Nobody had an on campus interview. Perhaps just a coincidence, but if you live in the east I would reccommend an interview and maybe even consider an ED option. I think they are looking for canidates who really want to go there.</p>
<p>yes Skidmore is currently struggling to compete with being the safety to the vassars and wesleyans, etc. But Skidmore is definetly NOT only for artsy people...there are plenty of athletes here. Actually, many of our teams are doing very well this year!</p>
<p>You can have an alum interview you in your home area -- just ask the office to refer someone. It counts the same as an on campus interview.</p>
<p>Actrss100--can you elaborate on the athetes vs arts culture at Skidmore
My son is very much interested in Skidmore and is being heavily recruited by the coaching staff for his sport. He loved the school when he visited but he is not artsy by any means---is there a place for him?</p>
<p>Do the students turn out for the games---lacrosse, hockey, soccer etc?
Do you miss not having football
He is also hoping to look for a school that is not "too preppy"</p>
<p>Your thoughts?</p>
<p>Momof2sons-</p>
<p>Hi, yes there is definetly a place for him...there are a whole mix of people who go to skidmore. It's definetly not just for artsy people. The turnout for different sports really depends. Hockey is pretty big here and the soccer team is doing great this year also! (7-1) From what I've seen, the sports teams get really close here and its very much like a family. I don't really miss having football...there is so much to do here already! Skidmore has its fair share of preps but it's not a prep dominant school...its a very diverse mix of different groups. Anyone could fit in here. I think one of the biggest misconceptions about Skidmore is that although the arts are important, Skidmore has so much offer in all of the areas. The other day I found out that around 200 companies and businesses come to Skidmore to recruit seniors! vs. the 40 that visit other small liberal arts schools...its a great school! feel free to PM or ask if you have more questions</p>
<p>I have a couple questions about the typical students at Skidmore as well..</p>
<p>I'm thinking of applying early decision, and am visiting this coming Monday to be sure. Recently though, as I read more and more about the social life, I'm getting concerned. A lot of people say that 1. The girl to guy ratio gets in the way and I read that "cat fights" are not uncommon. 2. I've heard that the social scene is weak, most people staying in and finding the town of Saratoga to be boring. and 3. The courses aren't taken seriously, it's all busy work and many times they don't encourage the creative thought they publicize so often. </p>
<p>I know a lot of that sounds harsh, but I'm just repeating stuff I've read, and I'm wondering if any of it is actually true.</p>
<p>My son is interviewing at Skidmore this Friday ---any advice on how to be prepared for the interview?</p>
<p>Kylelizabeth- I would say most of that is untrue...the girl/guy ratio is NOT as bad as people make it out to be. Sure, there are a lot of girls here, but there are plenty of guys here too...and I have yet to encounter a cat fight lol</p>
<p>The town of Saratoga is great for an afternoon visit and to go shopping, etc. It is not really great for nightlife...there are a few places you can go (ex- many people go swing dancing in town) but there is always something going on somewhere on campus. Noone here is ever really bored at night.</p>
<p>The courses arent taken seriously by people who dont care about school work. It depends on who you talk to. Some of my friends do get the occassional busy work worksheet, but I haven't been given busy work yet. It also depends on your major I think. </p>
<p>I think you're going to find people everywhere who tell you things that arent necessarily true, and also stuff that you wont be able to judge until you get here and see. So, good luck! and I hope you have a great visit</p>
<p>Thank you! I had a wonderful visit and I've decided to apply early decision. My only concern now is that I'll get a little bored, at night or whenever. The students on the panel said their weekend involved apple picking and watching harry potter. I'm all for a relaxing night but I also hope it's not a culture shock since being from New Jersey I can hop on a train to philly or new york whenever I'd like. I think I'll have fun though, the people seem just like me and the campus is gorgeous, not to mention the curriculum is awesome. The dorms though..wow they're amazing haha. I love it!</p>
<p>Saratoga not great for nightlife? I'm sorry, but are sure you go to Skidmore? Have you ever been to Caroline Street or Alpine or stables? For heaven's sake!</p>
<p>ok ok lol...no I do go to Skidmore but what I mean is sometimes it can get a little mundane...but there are some great places in town and it definetly is one of the reasons why I chose to go to Skidmore</p>
<p>my daughter had her interview at Skidmore this week and she feels that it went well. The admissions counselor asked basic questions, i.e. type of high school, senior course load, ecs. My daughter and the counselor had something in common. They both have been on a crew team and this broke the ice. I think it was a good experience.</p>
<p>After speaking with the various students, counselors and touring the campus, my daughter has decided she will apply.</p>
<p>I recently had an interview @ Skidmore, and less than a week later I got a thank you note from the interviewer. I know I'm supposed to send a thank you note to the interviewer myself, but since they beat me to the punch, would it be overkill to send them one? Or is it just a standard thing that they send out, and I should also send them one as well?</p>
<p>annebam - my first instinct was that you should've sent them an email as soon as you got home, or the next morning, to show that you really cared and enjoyed the interview (assuming you did). i would definitely send them a reply to, again, show that you did appreciate the interview(er) and school.</p>