<p>As I'm sure you've read in various college guidebooks, Lafayette is known for the strength of it's Engineering program. The facilities are top-notch, and the intense curriculum prepares students well for whatever may come after graduation.</p>
<p>I do not believe the Engineering department publishes exact placement statistics, but I do know that we've had students regularly attend top schools for their graduate studies. Here's an article on the accomplishments of one Chemical Engineer, who happened to be a good friend of mine: Nikolce</a> Gorevski ’07 Receives Tau Beta Pi Fellowship. I assure you that there are many similiar success stories.</p>
<p>I believe the majority of graduates (around 70%) go straight into a career. With our great alumni connections in Engineering, it's never hard to find a job after graduation. In addition, our Career Fairs are always full of employers looking for promising Engineering candidates.</p>
<p>At Lafayette, research with professors is common. Yes, common. The stories you read on our website (Student-Centered</a>, Active Learning) are not the "exception to the rule," so to speak. If you have the desire and determination to conduct research with professors, the opportunities will be there.</p>
<p>Yes, Career Services is here to help students find and gain internships, mainly with Lafayette alumni. There are week-long opportunities during the summer months and also opportunities during the January interim to shadow an alum.</p>
<p>Just to add to Justin's response -- Our son is a Junior engineering student and considers Lafayette his second home (actually he may tell you it's his first home). As a parent, I think it's greatest selling point, in addition to the engineering program's excellent reputation, is the interest the professors and administration show in each student. He has found that his professors are always willing to make time to answer questions about classwork, or provide advice on other fronts.</p>
<p>Students should not rely solely on career services and alums -- our son received several emails from professors advising him of internship opportunities. Additionally, students must take the initiative and do some research themselves.</p>
<p>During an early April pre-acceptance visit, our son asked several engineering seniors about job/graduate school acceptance rates. He was told that all but 1 or 2 students had already accepted job offers or acceptances to the graduate school of their choice (including schools like UVA, MIT, C-M, Univ. Mich, Berkeley).</p>
<p>i have been accepted in early decision. I want to live in Keefe hall. What should i mark on the preferences. I was thinking coed by room, a combination of class years, large(over 100 residents), Designated as wellness. Of the above items, I consider (designated as wellness) to be the top choice.</p>
<p>What is the meaning of "studying in the room" for roommate preferance. </p>
<p>Can i tell them it is my top choice by any means cuz the form doesn't have space for writing the name of the dorm..</p>
<p>First off, congratulations on your ED acceptance!</p>
<p>To have a shot of living in one of the 16 first-year spaces in Keefe, you should mark "coed by room," "large building," "a mix of class years," and "wellness." "Wellness" should be your most important characteristic.</p>
<p>That question about studying in the room is rather ambiguous, no? I can't quite make sense of it myself. I think it's asking if you wouldn't mind having a roommate who works mainly at their desk rather than elsewhere on campus. If I were you, I'd put that you'd rather have a roommate who doesn't study in the room. When rooming in a double, privacy is a prized commodity!</p>
<p>If you want Keefe, just put a quick note at the end of the form. I'm actually the one inputting the forms into the database as they arrive, and there's a space for me to note any special preferences.</p>
<p>I just found out I've been assigned to 4th floor Keefe as an RA, so maybe we'll be running into each other next year!</p>
<p>Justin
to add to the above question. which buildings are not required to vacate during jan?</p>
<p>If i live on campus during jan then should i tick yes for "i would prefer to take a living community of a lower preference rather than move out at interim." What if i choose no and have to move. Will that be a big hassle? (i mean to another hall and back)</p>
<p>For this upcoming year, January interim housing policies will drastically change. According to the lottery packet, Keefe and Watson will be open for interim occupancy (I only mention those buildings that house first-year students). With that said, general residents of those buildings will not be required to vacate their rooms at the end of the fall semester. It looks as if students who need interim housing will be expected to make personal arrangements with general residents of those buildings open for interim occupancy.</p>
<p>In previous years, interim housing was so much easier to understand; Watson and South were always forced to move out. This year, no residents will be forced to move out of any building to make room for interim students. The thinking is this: students who anticipate staying over the interim should select housing for next year in one of the seven buildings that will be open for interim occupancy (Keefe and Watson are two of the seven).</p>
<p>If you anticipate staying over the January interim, you should seriously consider living in either Keefe or Watson. Otherwise, you'll have to move all your belongings to one of those two buildings. When it comes to answering that question, I'd mark "yes" if you think you might need to stay for whatever reason.</p>
<p>I heard that Lafayette really likes grades and achievements ( more than essays although it can be denied that essays are important too ). Is it true, Justin? Thank you in advance ^^</p>
<p>While all colleges place the most emphasis on transcripts when evaluating applicants, I must disagree with that statement. I've seen applications reviewed from start to finish, and if anything, Lafayette places greater weight on the subjective elements of an application (such as essays, extracurriculars, recommendation letters) than most other colleges.</p>
<p>Please let me know where you are obtaining this misleading information.</p>
<p>oh you can see it as a rumour. Nothing more! Because we are international students so each day we hear numerous misleading info like this. And when I heard this I was a little bit surprised and nervous also because I apply to Lafayette. So I just want to confirm. Thank you for your answering and I will told my friends ( who want to learn more about Lafayette ) what you've told me.</p>
<p>Okay, fair enough. I assumed it was a rumor just by the start of your post ("I heard..."). I'm glad to hear it's nothing more than innocent misinformation.</p>
<p>Justin -- My daughter recived her financial aid package in today's mail and she (and her parents) were delighted. Lafayette is now officially doable, and she is even more excited than she was last week to attend the accepted students' program in April. </p>
<p>We were left wondering whether or not she would be able to find a part-time job on campus to help pay for books and miscellaneous expenses. Work-study was not included in the financial aid package (nor was it at any of the other schools she has been accepted to so far). Is it possible to find a job on campus if you have not been awarded a work-study job in the financial aid package. Thanks very much in advance and for all the great information you have provided to Lafayette prospects over the past couple of years.</p>
<p>I'm glad to hear Lafayette came through financially!</p>
<p>Your daughter can most definitely find a part-time job on campus even without a FWS. I have never been awarded a FWS as part of my financial aid package, but I currently hold jobs out of Admissions, Residence Life, Public Information, and the Psychology Department. There are many other opportunities around campus (library, sports center, food services, donations, etc.), so your daughter should have no problem finding a job.</p>
<p>Yeah, I know the feeling. Lafayette seems to think that having three boys in college isn't much of a financial burden for my family. Yikes!</p>
<p>Anyway...LafFootball is correct. Family Weekend is scheduled for September 12th-14th. Information pertaining to this year's events will eventually be posted here: Lafayette</a> College: Community: Parents Programs.</p>
<p>You will receive notification by mail NO LATER THAN April 1st. Therefore, decisions are mailed out PRIOR TO April 1st to ensure they arrive in mailboxes BY April 1st.</p>
<p>I personally recommend the Hampton Inn. It's just a bit farther down Nazareth Rd. than the Comfort Inn, and even though a room may run you a few bucks more a night, the building looks relatively new. My parents stayed there a few nights, and they had absolutely no complaints. You can check it out for yourself here: Hotel</a> - Easton, Pennsylvania - PA - Hampton Inn Hotels.</p>