Apply Boldly: A Bard College Application Workshop

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Plan Your Day!

Students may choose from two options for session block 1. Guest programming will be offered while students are in sessions. Students and guests may choose from two options for session block 3. Please see the descriptions below!

Session 1

Student Programming:

Essay Brainstorm Lab: Writer’s block, meet your match: work through creative prompts that will help unlock the secret to a strong personal statement. You’ll walk away with new ideas and strategies to take your writing up a notch.

Application Strategy: There’s no magic formula for getting into college. But, there are smart choices you can make. We’ll unpack EA, ED, and RD, talk about “fit,” bust a few admissions myths, and help you build an application plan that makes sense for you.

Guest Programming:

Supporting Your Teen: Practical tips for helping your student through the college application process, without adding additional stress.

Select your session

Session 2

Student Programming:

Telling Your Story Across the Common App: How to research and select schools that match your academic, social, and financial needs.

Guest Programming:

Fit, Finances, & Futures: Compare costs, decipher aid offers, and think ahead. A crash course in helping your student plan wisely.

Session 3

Student and Guest Programming:

Campus Tour: See Bard through a student’s eyes—classrooms, study spaces, and favorite campus hangouts.

Admission Committee Case Study: Step into an admission counselor’s shoes: review realistic applications and see firsthand how decisions are made.

Select your session

End of Day Programming (Optional)

Conversations with a Bard Admission Counselor: Wondering which application pathway might be the best for you? Looking for further direction on your personal statement? Sign up for a one-on-one chat with a Bard admission counselor!

Would you like to speak with a Bard Admission Counselor?

Transportation and Assistance

Planning on traveling via Amtrak train to the Rhinecliff train station on the day of the event? We are offering a shuttle service to and from Rhinecliff station and Bard for the 10:20AM-12:00PM train from NYP to RHI and the 5:14-7:05PM train from RHI to NYP. Please note that taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts need to be scheduled ahead of time, we recommend calling the day before to schedule your rides if you do not use the shuttle service.

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Do you require any special assistance during your visit?

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Do you have any dietary needs that you would like to make us aware of? Please note that vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available at lunch.

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