The letter basically asks for you "to reflect on your previous achievements, take stock of yourself
right now, and
look ahead to what you would like to achieve at Colgate and beyond Colgate. Describe your plans, no matter how tentative or sketchy they may be at this time and do no worry, nothing you write is binding! There are no right or wrong answers.
Some questions you should address in your letter are:
1. What senior year accomplishments or achievements were most satisfying to you and why? Did you experience any particular disappointments or setbacks during you senior year?
2. What are your academic plans? Include courses you would like to take, majors you would like to explore, and special programs (e.g., study-abroad, teacher certification, pre-med) that interest you.
3. What, if any, concerns or doubts do you have about your plans and whether or not they are reasonable or realistic?
4. What might be the greatest challenges you face in achieving you goals?
5.What special talents or areas of expertise are you bringing to Colgate or hoping to develop in college?
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An additional question you should address is about the summer reading assignment***
6. Briefly describe what you liked most (or least) about
The Weather Makers. Conclude by writhing three questions that, if you had the opportunity, you would ask the book author, Tim Flannery. During orientation you'll have a chance to discuss the summer reading with faculty and other first-year students."
Deadline: August 3rd. 2007
either mail to:
Lynn Waldman, c/o Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research. 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton NY 13346
or email:
Renee Chapin at
rchapin@mail.colgate.edu
Phone number for Lynn Waldman (315) 228-7375
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