Davidson Admission Intensives
Join the Davidson admission team for a workshop series designed to help you navigate your college search and application journey.
Registration for Summer Admission Intensives Will Open Mid-June
Join our mailing list to receive information about this summer's workshop series. In the meantime, explore this sample schedule of workshops from Summer 2022 to give you an idea of what to expect.
Summer Admission Intensive Schedule
All sessions are free and held virtually. Sessions are not recorded.
Our goal is to provide information in a broad scope that will serve participants regardless of where they apply. Sessions are held live with Davidson Admission staff - bring your questions!
Workshop |
Description |
|---|---|
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College Application Basics |
Join this session to learn about the basics of college admissions, including: types of applications, application timelines, common required documents, and an overview of how to apply to college. |
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Finding Fit & Crafting a College List |
Join for a discussion on how you can get to know colleges and begin the process of selecting the ones to which you'll apply. We'll provide tangible tips on how to identify important factors and characteristics of your ideal college, so you can ultimately find the places that best suit you to embark on your college journey. |
| College Application & Financial Aid Basics (International Students) |
Join this session to learn about the basics of college admissions, including: types of applications, application timelines, common required documents, and an overview of how to apply to college. This session will additionally feature topics such as English Proficiency Exams and leveraging cultural capital in the application process. |
| Essay Writing 101: Mythbusting |
Learn the who, what, and why of college admission essays along with tips for putting your best foot forward in writing. This session is a prerequisite for the Essay Writing 201 session. |
| Essay Writing 201: Brainstorming |
This session is intended for seniors. If you attended Essay Writing 101, this session will continue the conversation about the college essay. You will participate in brainstorming and writing exercises, and have the chance to dig deeper into conversation around the types of essays you might encounter. |
| Leveraging your Activities List and Supplemental Materials |
Learn how to best advocate for yourself through your activities list and supplemental materials. This session will also cover how to approach the optional resume, portfolios, and more. |
| Financial Aid Basics |
This session will cover the process of how to apply for financial aid with topics including: eligibility, necessary documents, cost-determination, common terms, and more. |
| Mock Admission Committee |
This session is intended for students attending high school in Applications will be shared in advance and we ask that you |
| Mock Admission Committee (International Students) |
This session is intended for students attending high school outside of the United States. Experience what it is like to read and review applications, participate in committee discussions, and make admission decisions for students applying to a fictional college. This exercise will be led by a current admission officer and provide insight into the application process. Applications will be shared in advance and we ask that you review all materials prior to the session to allow ample time for discussion. |
| Ask A Wildcat |
Join this question and answer session with current Davidson students to learn more about their college transition and experience at Davidson. |
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