Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Applying just got easier?!

Immaculata has just made applying a little bit easier!

Immaculata is now a member of the Common Application! The Common App is a group of colleges and universities that all agree to accept the same application.

The advantage is all for the student! You only complete the application once, then answer institution-specific questions in the "supplement" that most schools have.

Immaculata waives the application fee when you apply using the Common App. Visit the Common App website for more information.

Monday, July 21, 2008

It's time for the short list!

Alright juniors... well, now seniors. This is it... YOUR SENIOR YEAR. You've only been waiting for this since you were in kindergarten! There's SO much to look forward to this year! Why not get started NOW!?

It's time to start making that list of schools that you're going to apply to! Hopefully, you had a chance to attend an Open House or two this past spring or maybe you did the "College Road Trip" this summer. Either way... summer can be a great time to get the application process started.

Now, before you click back to facebook saying "this guy is crazy if he expects me to work on anything school-related over the summer"... hear me out.

I'm not suggesting any major work. Just spend a little time figuring out which schools you want to apply to. Categorize them a little... the reach school, the I-think-I'll-get-in, and the I'll-definitely-get-in. If you're really excited about it, maybe you can even find out how much the rents are going to have to cough up in application fees.

Your senior year will start before you know it... so take a little time and have this one thing in order!

Friday, April 11, 2008

Still deciding...

Getting all of those college applications submitted on time can be stressful. Now, you're staring at acceptances from all these different schools and have to make a decision.... the stress continues.

To help you make this important decision, Immaculata has a host of opportunities to get your questions answered between now and May 1st!

Daily campus visits, Monday - Friday, 10am & 1pm
Saturday Information Session, April 19
Saturday Information Session, April 26
Online Chat (for accepted students only), April 24

You can register for any of these by calling our office, 877-42-TODAY, or visiting the website, www.believeinimmaculata.com

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

What a weekend!!

It's not often that I can spend a whole weekend working and get home really excited about having done it. This past weekend was definitely an exception to the norm. (Look for pictures on the Social Network soon!)

If you were on campus either Saturday or Sunday, you saw the energy and excitement about Immaculata! Between the two days, we had nearly 500 people on campus! It was great to meet (many for the second or third time) the students who will be a part of the Class of 2012!

As May 1st approaches, it's exciting to see the Class of 2012 coming together! If you're ready to be a part of it, send in your deposit to reserve your space in the class and in housing.

Remember, after May 1st, it's on a space-available basis only! If you're still deciding, let me know how I can help you! It's an important decision, and we're all here to help!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

What if I can't visit...

If you've read our blogs before, then you know that Immaculata places great value on the campus visit.

Seeing a campus in person is the only way to know, for sure, that it's going to be a good fit. However, a visit isn't always possible. Students come to Immaculata different states and different parts of the country. While some students will visit campus two or three times before making their final decision, others don't have that luxury. So, if you can't visit, what are some other ways to get to know us??

1. Visit the website. Now, this is a good start, but there's lots more to learn about IU than what we're able to put on the web.

2. Email your admission counselor. They're like an ambassador for Immaculata. They can help to match you up with a faculty member or student who will be able to teach you more about IU.

3. Join a chat! You've gotten the emails. They start with "register for the chat" and lead up to "join the chat right now". Chatting are current students, admission counselors, and sometimes even faculty! We'll have chats at least once a month this spring... so join one!

Friday, February 15, 2008

Avoid a BIG MISTAKE!


Visiting campus is the best way to make sure that the college you're selecting is the right choice!

There are things you can only learn about a campus through the visit. All of the publications, guidebooks, guidance counselors, and friends can only tell you so much.

You have to experience it on your own!

Make sure you never need to use this eraser... schedule your visit today!

Monday, December 3, 2007

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"

Around Immaculata, things are shaping up for the holidays! Holiday favorites can be heard on the radio... there was a LITTLE bit of snow over the weekend (it's already gone today, Monday) In our office, some of the students put up a tree last week...



And for Carol Night, coming up December 7th, the staff is putting the final touches on the BIG Christmas tree in the Rotunda.

If you've ever visited, you'll remember the Rotunda. The tree is HUGE! Our offices are on the second floor, and when we walk towards it... it's taller than we are!

Carol Night is a great IU tradition! Definitely worth attending if you're nearby. We'll try to have a little video footage to share on the site. Here's a shot of the tree right after the lights went on: