As my son's Senior Year is coming to an end, we've begun to reflect about how he was introduced to his chosen college. We equate him finding his chosen college with going to the prom with one date and leaving with another. I'd love to hear others' stories ( partly because I love this stuff ) to show students and parents just starting out just how different the search process can be and that things work out in the end.
This is my son's story. He knew that he wanted to remain instate due to some excellent financial incentives, as well as some good options in universities . He received a postcard in the fall of his Junior year inviting him to attend an info session where representatives from three popular schools in our state would come to together to introduce their schools. He went in with some preconceived ideas regarding one school as his top choice. He listened closely to all of the presentations, and was quite surprised that one school rose above the other 2 based entirely on the presentation. The presenter was very well organized and informative , but extremely enthusiastic and approachable . The school was the clear underdog of the three for most of the people in the room. I think that was a part of the draw for my son. My son met the presenter after the info session. She was very approachable and friendly. By the end of the evening, we had scheduled to attend their Fall Open House.
We arrived on campus that beautiful Fall day. Each session made him more and more excited about the possibility of attending there. The Honors seminar sealed the deal. He left campus that day with a goal of admission . I am happy to report that he met that goal and eagerly awaits beginning his Freshman year. The other morning we discussed that info session , and my son said "
What if we had never gone to that info session? I could've missed the great opportunities I've been given."
Good luck to people just beginning and congrats to those whose search is over.
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