<p>Even our Engineers have time to get involved in activities. Keep in mind that's it's just one more class a semester starting sophomore year than the normal courseload. Just to prove my point: there are many student-athletes majoring in Engineering despite the time commitment of a DI sport.</p>
<p>As for your work study question, it really depends. You don't have to work toward the full $2,000. In terms of hours, on average, it could be anywhere from 5-10 per week depending on how much you are willing to work.</p>
<p>Everyone's a skeptic nowadays, eh? You certainly have every right to suspect some sort of ulterior motive, but about 50 CCers who I've met with in person can attest to my honest intentions. People ask questions about Lafayette, and I answer them to the best of my abilities...it's really as simple as that.</p>
<p>While it might be hard to believe someone would do such a thing without monetary compensation, just know that there do exist people in this world who are nice (read: foolish) enough to do such a thing (read: me). As for my overall speediness, chalk it up to winter break and (during the academic year) my cell phone's instant email notification.</p>
<p>I'm a student, I'm a tour guide, I'm a Lafayette Historian (at least I like to think so...), and I enjoy helping people make informed college decisions (Lafayette or otherwise). The whole admissions process fascinates me, really, so it's quite easy for me to stay so involved.</p>
<p>Continue to be a savvy consumer of information, Brooklyn11217...a few CCers could take a page from your book!</p>
<p>"Candyman" does seem to be too good to be true, doesn't he? But, he is exactly who he claims to be. </p>
<p>My daughter is a freshman at Lafayette and when we toured the campus two years ago, Justin was our tour guide. Had I not had proof of his existance, I would probably have been just as skeptical as you are when I first read his posts on CC last year. For some time I did believe that his posts were vetted through the admissions office. But, after exchanging several emails with him, realized that Justin is very intelligent, an excellent writer, and very committed to Lafayette. </p>
<p>You should feel comfortable with whatever information he posts here.</p>
<p>candyman92486 is NOT "propoganda"! I've met him in person on campus. I spot him doing tours from time to time, he is very good at walking backwards.</p>
<p>Candyman, ur thread has been really helpful! And I for one appreciate ur advices.
But I am not confident about getting into Lafayette. I live in a rural place, and and had a tough time getting out the application fee check to Lafayette with the only one crappy bank near here. Had to go down there 3 times! Anywhere while my transcripts, and online forms were sent in time, the check had to be sent real late. So yeah there goes my chance. My mom cant afford a credit card, so yeah the fee stuff has been a real mess.</p>
<p>I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Rest assured that a late application fee will not in any way have an effect on your chances of admission. A late essay or Common Application, on the other hand, would be cause for concern!</p>
<p>Believe it or not, the fee may still have been received prior to formal review, while your materials were being sorted by admissions drones in the "back room."</p>
<p>Justin,
Thanks for cheering me up:) I was really worried and already gave up on Lafayette because of the check!
I am afraid to ask but whn will the formal review have started?</p>
<p>Hahahahaha....exactly! You are one of the best drones around, though, so don't take offense to my comment.</p>
<p>How's your break going? Working on that RA application I presume?</p>
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<p>SkyGirl,</p>
<p>Admissions officers have been reading ED applications for some time now, and will continue to do so for the next few weeks. Once those are all out of the way, they'll shift their focus to the RD applications.</p>
<p>I do believe in you. I do. Thank you for confirming that you do exist. You are a talented writer, and a very gracious soul. You leveraged your wiley writing talent, and managed to compliment me rather than insult me for questioning your verity. That sort of knack to genuinely disarm people is rare and remarkable.</p>
<p>You may remember that I am a Lafayette graduate and mother of a son-in-search and daughter who will be searching imminently. The connection to LC does not stop with me: my sister graduated in the 70s, nephew in the 90s and niece in 2005. I have a bunch of siblings, nephews and nieces who have attended Princeton, Colgate, Hamilton, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Tufts and the like. My point is that I have a fair amount of experience with college life. I have a tough question. Sexual harrassment was somewhat pervasive at LC in the go-go 80s when I graduated; moreso than among other campuses at the time. Is it within your realm of knowledge and comfort level to discuss how this may have improved, or not, over the past 20+ years?</p>
<p>I really can't say much about the topic on a personal level since I really have little knowledge of such incidents on campus. From what I do know, it doesn't seem that crime of any sort differs significantly from that of comparable schools. Mainly incidents of petty theft, vandalism, and underage consumption.</p>
<p>Noted your correction of my misspelling of "wily." I meant it to be a compliment, as in "astute," not "cagey" ("cagey" does include an e I'm sure). </p>
<p>Of course I know that times and mores have changed. I am not talking crime statistics but rather attitudes and experiences. One cannot find that on the aforementioned Web Site. </p>
<p>Sorry I couldn't be of any more help. I mean, the overall attitude is that sexual harassment of any kind is unacceptable, but that shouldn't come as a surprise. And, like I said before, I really have no information to share from personal experience.</p>
<p>Brooklyn, what kind of harrassment are you discussing? I am curious, because what one person views as harrassment, may certainly not be so to someone else.</p>
<p>My S's friend was in Physics lab one day and his lab partner, a lovely young woman, kept bending over their table in her v-neck sweater with no bra, large gap... you get the picture. After lab, he asked her if she could please keep her sweater pulled up or maybe wear some other type of top during lab. He was arrested after his next class for sexual harrassment of his classmate. Eventual outcome: he was a minor (only 16) and the case was eventually dropped, but he learned his lesson. He now (at 22) says he doesn't care if girls go naked to class - it's their problem. Of note: the young lady in question always wore a t-shirt after that episode. (None of this took place at Lafayette)</p>
<p>Oh, and I am on the bandwagon with those in praise of Justin. He is a great spokesperson for Lafayette! They should hire him!!!! He's just as great in person as on this forum.</p>
<p>I was wondering if you might have a feel for how many Lafayette kids work on and off campus? I would assume there are plenty of kids working in the cafeteria, book store, library, AS GUIDES IN THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, etc. But, can you give me a sense of jobs kids might hold off campus? I remember seeing some stores on the main road in and a hotel or two. Do many of the students work there parttime? Or, maybe the kids are just too busy academically/athletically to hold down jobs? I think I am looking for an overeall impression here, not specific numbers.</p>
<p>BTW: are you a Giants fan? Can't believe they pulled off the win in that icebox tonight.</p>
<p>Great question! If I had to guess, I'd say about 1/3 of students work at least one job on campus at any given time. Some students work as part of a Federal Work-Study agreement, while others (like myself) work to earn some extra pocket change.</p>
<p>There are so many opportunities on campus; I won't list them here. Off campus, there are part-time jobs at restaurants, local shops, and a few hotel-like places (The Lafayette Inn) within walking distance. Most students work on campus because it's so much more convenient and fits into the typical Lafayette student's busy schedule. The few who do work off campus work part-time and usually benefit from higher hourly pay.</p>
<p>So, yes, working is a viable opportunity for students. Next semester, I'll be working as a student worker in Residence Life, an "Admissions Ambassador," and a website developer with the Office of Public Information. It's not hard to fit it all in with my other (non-paying) extracurricular activities, but it's definitely a good feeling to be earning my own $$$.</p>
<p>No, I am not a Giants fan. Still, I give them credit for pulling it all together when it counted most. I'll be rooting for them because, honestly, I'm sick of hearing about the Patriots!</p>
<p>Justin,
I got this weird email regarding a CB research project for the college applicants from Lafayette college. The college asked me if I want to participate. What do u think, should I do it?</p>
<p>My kids got that too - apparently it says something in there about "having no affect on your admission" or something. Maybe if you have the time and inclination, go for it.</p>