Admission Intensive Workshops
Join the Davidson admission team for a workshop series designed to help you navigate your college search and application journey.
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!
Fall Admission Intensives Schedule
These sessions will all be held at 8 p.m. EDT.
Essay Writing 101: Mythbusting
Monday, October 7
Intended Audience: High School Juniors & Seniors
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
Thursday, October 10
Intended Audience: High School Juniors & Seniors
This session is intended for seniors and continues the conversation from Essay Writing 101. However, this session will welcome you to participate in guided brainstorming and writing exercises that give you a chance to dig deeper into the writing process.
Leveraging Your Activities List and Supplemental Materials
Thursday, October 17
Intended Audience: High School Juniors & Seniors
Colleges want to learn about the meaningful ways you spend time. This session will help you learn how to be your own best advocate, and share details about your extracurricular involvements and formative experiences. Conversation topics will include the Activities List, Letters of Recommendation, and other supplemental application materials.
What to Do After You Hit Submit?
Thursday, October 24
Intended Audience: High School Juniors & Seniors
Hitting 'submit' on your college applications is a huge accomplishment, and it's important to celebrate it. But, there are still more steps to be taken after that. Learn how to stay proactive after you've submitted applications and hear advice on how to make the most of the time spent waiting to receive application decisions.
Attending High School Outside of the United States?
Join us for this additional session crafted specifically for you.
This session will be held at 9 a.m. EDT.
What to Do After You Hit Submit?
Thursday, October 24
Intended Audience: High School Juniors & Seniors Outside of the United States, Parents & Mentors
Hitting 'submit' on your college applications is a huge accomplishment, and it's important to celebrate it. But, there are still more steps to be taken after that. Learn how to stay proactive after you've submitted applications and hear advice on how to make the most of the time spent waiting to receive application decisions.
Missed a workshop you are interested in? Many of these workshops and more will be offered during our next Admission Intensives workshop series.
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When the pandemic canceled Davidson College’s July Experience, the Office of Admission and Financial Aid turned the loss into an opportunity to help prospective students.