candyman92486

acmmom,

Applicants who applied RD by January 1st can convert their applications to a binding ED status by February 15th.

- Justin

boston_man_2009

Candyman,

Does lafayette require senior year grades.....when should I send them in if they do?

candyman92486

boston_man_2009,

As outlined on Lafayette's application instructions form (http://www.lafayette.edu/admissions/...instruct07.pdf), applicants are required to submit mid-year grades as soon as they become available.

FYI, if accepted and if you decide to enroll, you'll also be required to submit a final senior year transcript as well.

- Justin

GoGBPackers_4

Candyman I emailed the office of residence as you suggested and it runs out dorm selection is now being done online in May. Despite that I am still interested in finding out about the dorms. I have read the two or three of your posts that contain good information about the dorms many times. You seem to indicate that Keefe and South College may be the best but I would not stay in either (Keefe because its primarily upperclassmen, South College because its the party dorm). Eliminating those two, your posts seem to show that Watson, Ruef or Easton would be a good choice. Can you tell me anything else that can distinguish these three dorms that has all-ready been posted before (trust me I've read those posts a lot) or is hard facts I can find (such as size, and campus location)?

candyman92486

GoGBPackers_4,

I typed up a residence hall "cheat sheet" some time ago, and it has proven quite helpful during the dorm selection process. Here goes, in no particular order:

1. Watson Hall
- 64/130 first-year students, co-ed by floor
- “Wellness” (substance-free) section: 14 first-year students
- Library study space
- Condition: nothing special, average rooms, walk-in closets, no A/C, no carpeting

2. Marquis Hall
- 40/60 first-year students, all-female
- Marquis Dining Hall, 24/7 computer lab on ground floor
- Condition: a bit run-down, larger rooms, built-in closets, no A/C, no carpeting

3. Easton Hall
- 50/105 first-year students, co-ed by room
- One large restroom and one lounge/kitchen per floor
- Near Marquis Dining Hall
- Condition: last renovated in ‘02, average rooms, built-in closets, no A/C, no carpeting

4. Kamine Hall
- 90 first-year students, co-ed by room
- Small lounges/kitchens on each floor
- Removed from campus
- Simon’s Café
- Condition: newly built (‘05), average rooms, A/C, no carpeting, hospital-like

5/6. Conway House/PT Farinon House
- 30 first-year students, co-ed by room
- Family atmosphere – get to know everyone with one big lounge
- Isolated from rest of campus
- Condition: a bit run-down, average rooms, no A/C, no carpeting

7. Ruef Hall
- 110/143 first-year students, co-ed by floor
- Small communities
- One large lounge/kitchen on ground floor
- Condition: nothing special, average rooms, walk-in closets, no A/C, no carpeting

8. Keefe Hall
- 16/117 first-year students, co-ed by room
- Family atmosphere within “Wellness” (substance-free) floor
- Overall quiet building
- Private restrooms, lounge/kitchen for each living group
- Condition: built in ‘99, average rooms, A/C, carpeting, hotel-like

9. South College
- 105/220 first-year students, co-ed by floor
- Large lounges/kitchens on each floor
- “Party Dorm”
- Condition: last renovated in ‘02, HUGE rooms, A/C, carpeting

10. McKeen Hall
- 90/182 first-year students, co-ed by floor
- Lounge/kitchen on ground floor only
- Near Farinon Dining Hall
- Condition: newly renovated (‘07), smaller rooms, built-in closets, A/C, no carpeting

11. Gates Hall
- 42/84 first-year students, co-ed by floor
- Lounge/kitchen on ground floor only
- Near Farinon Dining Hall
- Condition: needs renovation, smaller rooms, built-in closets, no A/C, no carpeting

12. Kirby House
- 12/69 first-year students, all-male, upperclassmen mainly athletes
- Lounges and a library study space on first and third floors
- Near Farinon Dining Hall
- Condition: last renovated in '01, HUGE rooms, walk-in closets, A/C, no carpeting

I apologize if some of this information is redundant.

See this campus map to compare the locations of Watson Hall (#5), Ruef Hall (#32), and Easton Hall (#24): Lafayette Campus Map.

If I were to compare the three, I'd say that Watson is preferable for those majoring in Bio/Chem/Engineering because of its proximity to those departmental buildings. From what I've heard and observed, Ruef is a bit more "first-yeary" and promotes a slightly better sense of community than Easton.

If you'd like me to provide some floor plans as PDF files to give you a sense for those buildings, just shoot me a PM with your email address.

- Justin

boston_man_2009

Hey Candyman,

I remember you saying before that lafayette really appricates the level of an applicant's interest. Now that my application has been sent, I just wanted to know how I can show that to an admission officer?

Thanks man!!!!

candyman92486

boston_man_2009,

The best way to demonstrate interest is to visit the college for a campus tour, information session, and interview prior to applying.

Now that you've applied, there's not much you can do but wait. With that said, if you do think of a legitimate question from now until you receive your decision, feel free to ask it of your regional admissions officer (see: Lafayette College Admissions).

- Justin

GoGBPackers_4

Candyman I remember reading in old posts about the Trustee Scholarship, but Lafayette's website doesn't seem to mention it. Does that mean the Scholarship no longer exists.

candyman92486

GoGBPackers_4,

You are very observant! The Trustee Scholarship is, at this point in time, no more.

If I remember correctly, the funds from the Trustee Scholarship will be placed in the need-based "pot" in an effort to make a Lafayette education more affordable to more people.

- Justin

lllklll

Hey, Candyman, I was hoping, since you seem to be the most knowledgeable person of Lafayette College here on CC, that you could judge my chances? I'm applying EDII. I'm really worried because I have a very low GPA and an 'F' on my transcript.

I'm a male from Arkansas
SAT (taken twice): 2030 (650R, 700M, 680W)
Unweighted GPA: 3.13
Weighted GPA: 3.22
Class Size: 600 (public school)
Class rank: top 19-23%

Honors Math courses 8th through 12th grade, 3 AP's: AP Statistics (4), AP Physics (2), and AP Computer Science (1).

My grade trend is essentially 3.40 freshman year, 2.80 sophomore year, 3.60 junior year, and 3.30 senior year.

Now, a very crucial thing to mention here is that I have an 'F' on my transcript for the second semester of my honors Trig class during my junior year. The reason I made an 'F' is that during the first semester, I made a 'C'. So my counselor, knowing my GPA was pretty low already, recommended that I retake Trig altogether to get my 'C' up to an 'A'. So I pretty much looked at the second semester of the Trig course as irrelevant...in so far as the grade I would receive, since I knew that I was retaking the class and my grade would get replaced. So I did absolutely zero assignments and received a 0% for the semester. My teacher knew what I was doing and was fine with it, and I attended class as usual and paid full attention...I just didn't see the point in doing the assignments. The trouble is that I wasn't able to retake the second semester of Trig until this semester...the 'F' won't be removed until I complete the semester. So my transcripts were sent showing an 'F'. I explained why I made the 'F' to my colleges...do you think my reasons sound somewhat legitimate, or will the 'F' literally kill my chances? The funny thing about the 'F' is that it came during my junior year: my best year academically by far even with the 'F' and way, way better academically than my other three years if you take out the 'F'. I think that is strong evidence that my reasons for making the 'F' above are truthful -- and they are.

EC's: High school baseball (not a recruited athlete or anything, but I did put "plan to participate in college"), special needs brother and divorced parents, member of three clubs (political, philosophy, and ping pong).

Rec's: Even though I got a 2 on the Physics exam, my Physics teacher is writing my rec. Although I obviously cannot know for sure, I think he will spin the fact that my 2 on the exam was his fault --- it hardly was. In fact, my Physics teacher told of us that if we asked him, "Would it be wise to ask you for a teacher recommendation?" and he responded with, "Yes." that he would write an amazingly positive rec...even if it took lying. What he said sounds unethical, but he claims he 'never lies' (he is very devout Christian), with the exception of a lying for the betterment of people who he deemed 'good'. He apparently deemed me 'good', and so I am very confident to inform you that my rec will be very good.

My essay is very well written, I think, but it's on a risky topic. It's about how and why I became an atheist and the effects being an atheist has had on my life in general.

Also, for what it's worth I am applying for financial aid.

Anyways, thanks a lot for doing this (if and when you eventually do).

candyman92486

lllklll,

Please refer to: "Chances" Threads.

Best of luck with the process.

- Justin

lllklll

Oh, sorry...didn't see your thread on this. I saw you 'chance' someone in the Part I thread, so I thought you would possibly do the same for me.

hudsonvalley51

Justin -- Do you have any idea why The Laf is no longer available online. For that matter the Laf is no longer being sent to "subscribers" by e-mail. I sent an e-mail to the college about 8 days ago asking about this but have never heard back from anyone. Thanks.

candyman92486

hudsonvalley51,

I have no clue where it went! Our website is always being developed, so it's possibly undergoing some work.

I emailed the Editor-in-Chief, and I'll let you know what he says.

- Justin

involved mom

Candyman,

I just "discovered" the Lafayette threads today - researching colleges to visit with junior daughter over her spring break. Your posts have been so informative and positive - we were really looking forward to putting Lafayette on our list. Unfortunately, it seems you folks will also be on spring break when we are in PA - the admissions site is recommending self-guided tours. We're really disappointed (will be coming from NC and starting in the Philly area). Just wondering - do you think it would be worth it to drive up from Philly and try to do the self-guided tour with so few students on campus? We're not sure if we'll be able to make it back before the senior apps are submitted. Thanks in advance for your advice!