Alumni and their children realize that top colleges and universities are highly competitive in both academic requirements and the number of undergraduate applicants. The Alumni Admissions Forum provides information to guide parents and students through the admissions process. Often, alumni will return to the Forum as each of their children reaches high school. Their repeat attendance confirms that this conference will benefit you and your future college graduate.

Scheduled Sessions
Bryan University Center

8:00-8:45 a.m. Registration (Sheafer Mall)
(juice, coffee, and muffins)

8:45-9:00 Welcome and Introductions
(Griffith Theater)

Session I
9:00-10:30 The College Search
• Getting Started: Tips for Parents and Students
• How to Create Your Own College Rankings
• Kicking the Tires: Resources for Information
• The Family Dynamic

10:30–10:45 Break

Session II
10:45–noon The Application
• Application "Nuts & Bolts"
• How Colleges Make Decisions
• Telling Your Story

Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch
(Admissions officers will be joining us for a box lunch and will be available to answer questions in an informal setting.)

Session III
1:00–2:45 Case Studies

Session IV
2:45-3:45 Duke Admissions Specifics

3:45-4:00 Break

Session V
4:00-5:00 Paying for College (Parents)
College Student Panel – What is College Life Like? (Students)

5:00-5:15 Wrap-up

Sponsored by the Duke Alumni Association