SkyGirl

candyman,
Thank you for answering all my questions! I am retaking my SAT 1 in January. Will the college consider my Jan results?

candyman92486

SkyGirl,

If you choose to "rush" that score report, then there is a distinct possibility your January scores will be considered.

- Justin

fencersmother

Justin, what would you say is the least popular major at Lafayette? Is there any way we can access this information?

candyman92486

fencersmother,

Unfortunately, Lafayette does not offer that information in print. Admissions officers will say, however, that some of the most popular majors are Math, Chemistry, Gov/Law, Biology, Economics & Business, Engineering, English, and Psychology.

From experience, I can tell you that Computer Science and Geology are two of the least popular majors. I think many students who start out as Comp Sci majors see Electrical & Computer Engineering as a more practical and potentially lucrative area of study.

The Geology department has an amazing facility with some very high-end technology, but interest in the field continues to diminish at most colleges with comparable programs.

It is also not too common to find majors in any of the foreign languages...most students opt to minor in languages such as French, German, and Spanish.

- Justin

hlvietlong

Comp Sci here is not so good but I must say it's not that bad. I'm a double Math - Comp Sci. Math here is pretty easy for intl students based on my observations. Not a lot of people here major in Comp Sci. Last year I think only 2 or 3 graduates with B.S in Comp Sci. Oh 1 more thing, for engineering major, if you're doing a B.A, for some reasons you kinda get looked down to. That's my feeling, not so sure about it.
On The Lafayette, people recently complained about the Education courses as we have only 1 prof.
Hmm, but I think our least popular majors have the coolest faculty members on campus. Say, Comp Sci profs are mad COOL!!!

candyman92486

hlvietlong,

Just to add to what you've said: Education is not a major at Lafayette, so very few courses are offered in that "department".

I also agree that the smaller departments have some of the coolest professors. Our Art History professors are so dedicated and enthusiastic...I do not intend to major or even minor in the field, but I continue to take courses from that department.

- Justin

fencersmother

We met a young man (a prof?) on our tour there who manages the slide library of the art history dept. He was "mad cool!" (Great expression, hlvietlong~!) and talked to us for an hour or so. We had no idea the archiving of slides was so extensive and exhaustive and exhausting.

One of the kids we met at Lafayette told us about problems with education as a major at Lafayette. Most of them take those courses at DeSales (so said this young lady).

candyman92486

fencersmother,

Very few students at Lafayette pursue a degree in Education due to the inconvenience of cross-registration with schools in the LVAIC (Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges). However, with that said, the College is currently looking into expanding course offerings by hiring a few new professors. If demand for Education courses increases at any point, the "department" will surely develop to meet the needs of students.

The article hlvietlong mentions was one writer's desperate attempt to write a last-minute front page story for The Lafayette. Read the article here: Students say Lafayette needs more education courses - News. Contrary to what the writer (a former CCer) may lead us to believe, there has not been any recent clamoring for Education courses. The popularity of Prof. Squarcia's "Foundations of Education," judging by course evaluations and hearsay, is due more to a lenient grading policy than a renewed interest in the field.

- Justin

hlvietlong

Yup my bad, we really do not offer Education as a major. But we do have courses at affiliated schools so no worry. Our study abroad programs are pretty good btw. I just feel so bad not being able to study abroad during my junior year.
Oh Justin, r u a senior or junior? What's your major? The freshmen are usually pretty hard-working in this forum but I guess they're too busy now.

SkyGirl

Transcripts must be postmarked by the 1st too? I was so engrossed in the essays I forgot the transcripts! I must get everything ready by tomorrow?

Megaaadi

Hey Justin,

I would like to know if the acceptance letter and financial aid package comes in regular mail or express mails(like fedex dhl).

Happy New year!!

candyman92486

hlvietlong,

I'm a junior double-majoring in English and Psychology.

SkyGirl,

Was your transcript not sent by your school's guidance office along with your high school profile and guidance counselor recommendation? Those materials should be sent no later than January 1. Don't worry yourself sick...if your transcript were not to arrive on time, it would still make it into your folder before admissions officers had a chance to review your application.

Megaaadi,

Those materials are sent by express mail, although I am unsure as to the specific carrier.

Happy New Year, everyone!

- Justin

nripesh

Hey Justin,

Do we get credit for A-levels?? I couldn't find anything on it.

candyman92486

nripesh,

As stated on the Lafayette website:

<<< Lafayette also considers national examination programs of various countries (i.e. GCE 'A' level, French Baccalaureate, and German Abitur) on an individual basis for credit. Credit will be granted upon the receipt of certified copies of the official examination results. Additional course information (i.e. course syllabus) may be requested. >>>

- Justin

fencersmother

Happy New Year, Justin!

Question: on another thread, they mentioned thank you notes for interviewers... I suppose my hayseed-ness is showing here but is an email customary at L.C.? One of the nice ladies told my sons that was fine, one just sort of blinked... Do you think it is too late to send a handwritten one?