<p>I will be going to a reception for a local college, Campbell University, this Thursday and am clueless on what to wear. The reception is actually being held at a church, so I suppose I should dress up a bit. I would assume that a pair of khakis and a polo shirt are sufficient. If so, should I tuck the shirt in or would it be fine untucked. Would it look unprofessional with it untucked? (I feel more comfortable this way.)</p>
<p>I guess I am just asking what students typically wear to these types of events. Thanks</p>
<p>That sounds like appropriate clothing. The tucked-untucked thing is easily fixed. If I were you I would go to the meeting with my shirt tucked in. If most other males there seem to have their shirts untucked, then you can always untuck yours too. (If you go with your shirt untucked then it'll be a bit more awkward to tuck it in in front of everybody, but hey I'm a girl who doesn't seem to get why guys don't mind tucking in their shirts in front of other people :D)</p>
<p>Hey. I assume you mean the reception is next week, correct?</p>
<p>In March or April, I had a reception for admitted Princeton students in New York City. It was at an upscale club, so automatically I knew it had to be formal attire.</p>
<p>Honestly, you should call the director or head of this reception and ask for their opinion. I'm sure there is contact information somewhere! (try the school’s website)</p>
<p>One last bit of advice: Be comfortable in your own skin!! Whether the polo is tucked in or loose or you're wearing a tuxedo or suit (like I had to) - just be yourself!! Mingle with everyone and have fun! Don't let a little self-consciousness ruin the occasion for ya! ;)</p>
<p>-Jonathan</p>
<p>Sorry... Yes, I meant next Thursday.</p>
<p>I will probably go with the shirt tucked in. I can always untuck it if I see others with their's untucked.</p>
<p>Also, what is normally gone over at a reception? Is it basically just a talk about admissions, why their school is right for us, scholarship info, campus life, and all the other stuff students wish to know about their school? Will we actually interact with individuals from the school (adcoms, students, profs, etc) and talk to them one-on-one, or will it just be a huge speech or w/e?</p>
<p>I just don't know what to expect and am very curious...</p>
<p>Haha, don't worry - I was there once (...well maybe multiple times)! But really, the first time was scary.</p>
<p>Honestly, all college receptions vary (as you'd expect all colleges and universities to have unique and distinct characters). At the Princeton reception, we were all in this fancy room and all of the admitted students talked to one another. We all basically got to know each other. Then, the admissions officers gave a speech. We got to mingle with some alumni and admissions officers.</p>
<p>Now my situation is vastly different from yours (and I don't just mean b/c of the schools) but rather due to the timing. Mine was a post-acceptance reception. I'm assuming yours will be a pre-acceptance one? Please correct me if I'm wrong!</p>
<p>In any case, if it is the latter, then expect to hear speakers. Also, expect an opportunity to ask questions about anything relating to that college and their admissions policies. Depending on the social atmosphere, you may even get to mingle with others and talk about why you're all interested in Capbell U. Hopefully you'll get some individual attention from admissions officers and alumni (like I did), but if there are many of you (as is usually the case with "pre-acceptance" receptions [as opposed to "post-acceptance" ones]), then expect minimal interaction.</p>
<p>Haha, the best advice is: be ready for anything and have some questions in mind! Be polite when the situation calls for it and be outgoing if you get a chance to talk with others! PM me if you'd like further advice!</p>
<p>-Jonathan</p>