Admissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/admission/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduHow to make extracurricular activities stand out on a college apphttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/03/extracurricular-stand-out-college-app.htmlActivities outside of class are still the best way to help your college application stand out. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700http://willamette.edu/news/98df63389e68649303a5225b548b1cb9How to write the best college essayhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/08/best-college-essay-tips.htmlWriting the college essay is the most stressful — and arguably the most important — part of the application process. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:41:00 -0700Prospective StudentsAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/badf083b9e6864936e2680d7d20e4dbeLetters of recommendation tipshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/01/letters-of-recommendation-tips.htmlYou’ve started the Common App, you’re working on the essay — what about your letters of recommendation? Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700Admissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/d967badb9e6864937e11fa6e001da2e4Why you should visit campushttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/03/visit-campus.htmlThe best — and in some cases, the only — way to find out if a college is right for you is by visiting it yourself. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700http://willamette.edu/news/658d4c599e68649320bd7618ff740029Should I attend admitted student day?http://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/03/should-i-attend-admitted-student-day.htmlDiscover your future at Bearcat Day! Meet classmates, tour campus, and finalize your college choice. Join us for an unforgettable experience.Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0800http://willamette.edu/news/50fdea3f9e6864930ec2b777cc6fa38eEarn $500 if you apply on timehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/01/apply-earn-500.htmlApply by Jan. 15 to be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships starting at $20,000, plus receive our renewable $500 Pathfinder’s Award.Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800UndergraduateAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/35e86a239e6864934b783f0eb7dcd5cbCAS Office of Admission resumes in-person visitshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/09/cas-in-person.htmlThe College of Arts and Sciences Office of Admission is excited to resume in-person visits and events this fall. Safety measures will be in place.Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700Student LifeUndergraduateAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/14cff0ce9e6864936377085f4a154b18Princeton Review identifies ӶƵ as one of the ‘best in the West’http://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/09/princeton-review-best-in-the-west.htmlӶƵ among 126 colleges in the western U.S. recognized for academic excellence. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700AcademicsHomepageAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/a280f72f9e6864936377085f58d62d10Western Oregon University and ӶƵ University develop program for WOU students seeking a law degreehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/07/wou-direct-admission-program.htmlThe new 4+3 agreement between Western Oregon University and ӶƵ Law will expand access to Western Oregon students seeking to pursue a law degree. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsCollaborationAcademicsLawAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/cb26aa229e6864936377085fa79f5892College of Law announces Law School Bound admission programhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/01/willamette-law-school-bound.htmlThe program offers an innovative and transparent path to obtaining a legal education.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800Dual Degree ProgramsAcademicsUndergraduateStory CenterLaw3+3 LawBA-JDPre-lawAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/02e1033b9e68649365f3b6b15f581a5fExplaining extracurricular activities during the pandemic http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/11/extracurriculars-pandemic.htmlActivities outside of class are still the best way to help your college application stand out — even at a time when in-person contact isn’t advised or allowed.  Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0800Admissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/c24e062e9e6864935a05a8916165a23fTips for creating a virtual theatre auditionhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/11/how-to-virtual-theatre-audition.htmlAuditions for theatre programs this year may require a little extra work, but it’s easy to create a strong audition. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0800Admissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/dc2dc7f19e68649365f3b6b16a717b27Undergraduate blog charts path for future careerhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/10/japanese-studies-major.htmlJaered Koichi Croes '08 launched his career with Tofugu, a Japanese culture blog born from a ӶƵ University project. Discover his journey today!Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700AcademicsStudent LifeGlobalStory CenterUndergraduateAlumniJapanese StudiesAdmissionAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/668ea5c39e6864934769efc29535c81fHow do I successfully switch colleges? http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/10/college-switch.htmlYou’re not even six weeks into your first year of college and it just isn’t a fit for you.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700Admissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/2423007e9e6864934769efc2fabcca703 questions to find the best college http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/10/finding-the-best-college-questions-ask.htmlAs admission officers, we constantly field questions from you and love to help. However, some common questions may not lead to the answers you need. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700Admissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/286abdbf9e6864934769efc261ad1ca6ӶƵ Law launches degree pathway with University of Alaska Southeasthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/10/uas-willamette-law-4+3-direct-admission-program.htmlNew 4+3 Direct Admission Program allows undergraduate University of Alaska Southeast students and alumni to be admitted to ӶƵ Law based on certain academic credentials. Sat, 10 Oct 2020 08:30:00 -0700Story CenterLawAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/0fe39a7c9e6864934769efc226e13b08Rediscovering her roots through Latin American Studies http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/10/claudia-ortiz-gajardo.htmlAfter traveling the world, Claudia Ortiz Gajardo ’20 pursues long-sought degree. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700AcademicsUndergraduateLatin American StudiesAdmissionAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/54d597839e6864934769efc236d39553How to get the best return on a business majorhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/09/business-arts-science.htmlGain insights from industry leaders like Skip Newberry and Jill Taylor on the evolving landscape of business careers and why the liberal arts create leaders.Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700Story CenterBusinessAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/c6f8bf099e6864934769efc255ca9404Campus tours resume under new precautions http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/09/campus-tours-resume.htmlӶƵ University adjusts campus tours for safety amidst the pandemic. Limited tours, health checks, masks, distancing and modified routes ensure well-beingFri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700Story CenterAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/c0bd39479e6864934769efc2d7270e66U.S. News names ӶƵ best in PNW for economic diversityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/09/willamette-best-in-pnw-us-news.htmlӶƵ also ranked No. 2 for best liberal arts school and “Best Value School” in Oregon. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesAcademicsUndergraduateProspective StudentsAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/6e2e187f9e6864934769efc253ee9667