<p>Hey justin, if upperclassmen can't apply, then why r there freshman mckelvy members? Also, are sat II"s usually submitted by applicants?</p>
<p>thx</p>
<p>steve</p>
<p>Steve,</p>
<p>Generally, only upperclassmen live in the McKelvy House. As stated on the Residence Life Web site, "Each year, 20 upperclass students of high ability and academic promise are invited to live [in the House] as McKelvy Scholars." However, on occasion, exceptions are made for the most promising candidates. Last year, for instance, there was one freshman female living in the House.</p>
<p>If you are able to procure a recommendation from a faculty member as a first-year student, and are able to submit a few pieces of academic writing, feel free to apply in the Spring semester.</p>
<p>Most applicants do submit at least one SAT II, if not more, simply because they've taken them for other schools which require the exams. However, be aware that they are not required for admission to Lafayette. According to the Admissions Web site, they will be used for placement purposes after you have been admitted to the College.</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Since you're talking about McKelvey House, I thought I'd chime in with two other special off-campus housing options available upon application to upper-class students:</p>
<p>Reeder Scholars Program located in an house next to McKelvy:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/9125/%5B/url%5D">http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/9125/</a>
<a href="http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/7573/%5B/url%5D">http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/7573/</a></p>
<p>Arts Society Houses - located on Parsons street right behind the Williams Center for the Arts. The Arts Society steering committee members are housed in the five Arts Society residences:</p>
<p>"Committee members, chosen through an application process, live in the Arts Houses on Parson(s) Street and serve, as a group, to guide the activities of the Arts Society".</p>
<p>joinville,</p>
<p>Thanks for the information and corresponding links. Although I've alluded to Reeder Street in previous threads, I've never been asked about the Arts Society Houses by prospective students/parents. </p>
<p>As you are probably aware, the Houses remain relatively unknown to most students. I'm friends with a few of the students who reside there, though, and they seem to love the prime location near the Williams Center.</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Justin,
The Arts Houses seem to be a well kept secret. Students in any major can apply. For the 08/09 school year there will be at least 9 spots opening up. For anyone who might be interested, get involved this year (07/08) in the Arts Society by attending their meetings and helping out at some of their events. Each of the Arts residences houses three students, each of whom gets their own bedroom upstairs and shares a living room/dining room and kitchen on the first floor. Each resident is responsible for running one event per semester and serving on the steering committee during the school year.</p>
<p>joinville,</p>
<p>Thanks again for the info. You seem to be the resident expert on Arts Houses at Lafayette. Might you consider claiming one of those open spots for yourself?</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Could anyone comment on preprofessional advising for health professions at Lafayette?</p>
<p>I've spent the last half hour reading this thread.. this information is really valuable for a prospective student. Thanks again.</p>
<p>lauralice,</p>
<p>I'm glad you find the posts to be helpful. If you haven't already, be sure to peruse the "I'll Answer Your Lafayette Questions!" thread in this forum. It's a really long read, but definitely worth your time.</p>
<p>I could go on about Lafayette's Health Preprofessional Advising, but I think the College's own website does a great job outlining the Program. Check it out at <a href="http://www.lafayette.edu/academics/dean_of_studies/proadvis/%5B/url%5D">http://www.lafayette.edu/academics/dean_of_studies/proadvis/</a> and scroll down to the "Health Professions Program" heading. Be sure to check out the newly-revised PDF booklet, as it contains some very pertinent information which directly addresses your question.</p>
<p>If you think of any other questions, just let me know.</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Claim a spot for myself, ah, no but I will be making some visits to one of the Arts residences this year as S will be residing there. Follow the Arts Society link I gave above and you'll see his name included on the list of steering committee members.</p>
<p>joinville,</p>
<p>Yes, I do remember you saying that S will be living in one of the Arts Houses this year. Would he really object to your presence? </p>
<p>I mean, I'm sure you'd fit in just fine. If you learned to play the trumpet, you'd be golden.</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Would it be possible for me to move in during the weekend before orientation, or the friday before? Where can I get my keys from in that case?</p>
<p>hi justin,
i have a few quick questions.... do most people usually bring a phone/answering machine? It also says on the lafayette "what to bring" that we need curtains, do we really need them? Do most people get bed risers? Also, do you know if the rooms in south college are carpeted or not?
Thanks!
Meghan</p>
<p>Basu,</p>
<p>Did you receive any information by mail about moving in early? Most international students arrive on campus before other first-year students and take part in a program set up by the International Students Association, which occurs before formal Orientation. The College even has transportation provided to ensure all international students have a ride from the airport to the College.</p>
<p>I am unsure as to the exact details of this program. You might consider contacting the CC user rytis, who went through the process last year.</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Meghan,</p>
<p>So, are you getting excited about Orientation? There's only a few weeks left before you're a full-fledged college student!</p>
<p>Yes, definitely bring a phone to hook up in your room, even though you'll be using your cell phone more often than not. Each room has one phone jack and is assigned a specific phone number. It's best to purchase a phone with a built-in digital answering machine so that you don't have to bother with the telephone company's voice mail service.</p>
<p>No, you don't need curtains for your window(s). The College provides a pull-down shade on each window, which works just fine. I guess some people feel like decorating their windows, but there's really no need.</p>
<p>You don't need bed risers of any kind. The College provides all the pieces necessary to loft your bed, if you so desire. If you are referring to those bed risers for underbed storage, it's unnecessary since you can simply loft your bed up a few rungs.</p>
<p>Yes, as per Residence Life's hand-dandy online chart which summarizes building features (<a href="http://ww2.lafayette.edu/%7Ereslife/residence_halls_grid.php%5B/url%5D">http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~reslife/residence_halls_grid.php</a>), South College has carpeting. I believe it's navy blue carpeting throughout the building.</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Justin,
Thanks! And yes, I am really looking forward to orientation and to finally coming to Lafayette! Only 13 days!
Meghan</p>
<p>how does the bookstore work. how do the guys know which books ill want depending on my courses</p>
<p>and is it advisable to order and reserve book beforehand or should i get on campus and buy any books then</p>
<p>fsa1,</p>
<p>There is time set aside during Orientation for you to purchase the required texts for each of your four classes, so there's really no need to reserve them. The Bookstore always has enough books for those enrolled in a particular class.</p>
<p>You'll know exactly which books you'll need once you get to the Bookstore, as each book will be labeled on the shelves with a corresponding course title (ex. "ART 101-01" or "BIO 101-03").</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Olasco,</p>
<p>As I've said before, Lafayette is extremely generous when it comes to allocating need-based aid to international students. With that said, be aware that admissions is not "need-blind" for international applicants. The admissions rate for international students in the most recent class, mainly due to the College's "need-aware" policy: about 10%.</p>
<p>Just ask CC user fsa1, an international student in the Class of 2011, for his thoughts on Lafayette's generosity. Personally, I know many international students who attend the College with grants covering the full cost of tuition, room & board, and other expenses.</p>
<ul>
<li>Justin</li>
</ul>
<p>Hi Justin-</p>
<p>Hope you are having a really nice summer. D is anticipating the day she will be arriving on campus. We are all very excited for her. She will be dorming in Kamine Hall. I was just wondering if you would know if the closets in the dorms there have doors on them or will she need to bring some sort of curtain to cover the space. I was getting ready to purchase bed risers but I see that the beds there can accomodate in height. Also wondering about securing the laptop to the desk. We ordered one of the computers on the Lafayette website but it does not come with a security cable. Do you think they are necessary? What does everyone do with their computers when not in use? How else can you keep them from being stolen? </p>
<p>Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>Forgot something-</p>
<p>The room does not come with a phone? Also, do you know anything about the number of outlets in the rooms in Kamine? We will bring a surge protector but does it have to have a long extension cord on it?</p>