<p>Yeah, sandwich size. No, I don't think squirting some lotion into a little bag will worrk. Though the worst they will do is make you throw it away. They actually might not notice small amounts in your bags--you just never know. If you can find little travel size things, do that. </p>
<p>I think you are going to do great!</p>
<p>My mom was saying that the lotions had to be travel sized, with the label on them - i.e. I can't just buy a small container and squirt some lotion I already have into it. It has to be a brand new bottle of lotion with the proper label on it. Is this right?</p>
<p>Can you think of anything I would need besides just the basics? I know it is only overnight, but I want to be prepared, haha.</p>
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<p>Does this sound like I can have a carry on, plus a purse, plus a laptop? It says "or" so I am not sure.</p>
<p>When I travel, I usually carry on a small bag, 14x10x10 inches, a small waist pack and a very small backpack. I've never had a problem, though that does go over their stated limits. I think it's because they're small and will easily fit under my seat or in the overhead bin.</p>
<p>They will ask you if you have a laptop when you go through security. They will tell you to take it out of its carying case to go through the scanner. It's no problem, I'm just telling you so you know what to expect. All you have to do is listen to the screeners and do what they say. The main thing, actually, is holding on to your boarding pass until you get on the plane. You do have a government issued photo id, I hope, like a driver's license with a photo or a passport?</p>
<p>Right, I have a license. I don't even know if it would be worth it to bring my computer, but I am thinking about it.</p>
<p>There are computers all over campus, so you could find one to use.</p>
<p>no tipping necessary for driver of shuttle - when my daughter went it was a very nice retiree.</p>
<p>Thanks, waxfam.</p>
<p>Does anyone know what kind of interview questions they are going to ask?</p>
<p>My daughter interviewed at Grinnell. I will ask her what type of questions she was asked. I won't be able to ask her until this weekend, however. I will send you a private message after I talk to her. Are you interviewing in early November?</p>
<p>Obviously, you want to be able to state very clearly what it is that attracts you to Grinnell and what makes you a good fit for them. My son always scoured a school's website before an interview and came up with a question or 2 to ask the interviewer. He carried a little reporter's notebook into interviews where he could have his questions written down in case he drew a blank and he would also take notes that were helpful in some cases when he was writing apps. He said he was often asked to describe his high school experience. Be prepared to talk about your interests. You could also look through the course catalog and if there are some courses that really look interesting to you, you could have those written in your little notebook too, in case that seemed like it would be a good thing to mention.</p>
<p>Are you applying to other schools too? I hope?</p>
<p>The great thing about college interviews is that the interviewers are usually very friendly and good at putting young people at ease. They also want to get to know you as a person, not to trip you up. You hopefully know yourself, so you're in good shape there. I did give my son some "stalling language" if he needed time to think. Like, "Boy, that's a great question--no one has ever asked me that before", etc.</p>
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<p>Yes, I am visiting November 3rd - November 4th. Thanks so much for asking her for me!</p>
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Obviously, you want to be able to state very clearly what it is that attracts you to Grinnell and what makes you a good fit for them. My son always scoured a school's website before an interview and came up with a question or 2 to ask the interviewer. He carried a little reporter's notebook into interviews where he could have his questions written down in case he drew a blank and he would also take notes that were helpful in some cases when he was writing apps. He said he was often asked to describe his high school experience. Be prepared to talk about your interests. You could also look through the course catalog and if there are some courses that really look interesting to you, you could have those written in your little notebook too, in case that seemed like it would be a good thing to mention.
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<p>Okay, thanks - the notebook is a good idea. I will do that.</p>
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<p>Yes, if something doesn't work out with Grinnell - I don't like it/I don't get in/I can't afford it - then I will go to the University of Washington. Also, UW will accept all my credits, so I would only have to go there for two years, while I would probably have to go to Grinnell for four, or at least three years.</p>
<p>Don't hesitate to ask what the interviewer feels Grinnell has to offer you. It's a legitimate question and totally proper to ask. My S would ask that question at every interview.</p>
<p>Good point, SoCaDad.</p>
<p>And andreaaaaaa--I'm so glad you have a great and sensible back-up plan!</p>
<p>If you're planning on taking any science courses at Grinnell, regardless of your grades and AP scores in science classes, the school recommends staring at the beginning in the sciences because they are too difficult at Grinnell.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. Wow, it is getting closer and closer...I am so excited.</p>
<p>andreaaaaa -- I sent you a PM</p>
<p>andreaaaaaa</p>
<p>Are you back? How was the trip?</p>
<p>Yes I am back...I had a good time.</p>
<p>Sorry Father of the Boarder, I cleaned out my PMs now.</p>