Virtually Hamilton Events

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Moderated by Executive Director of Admission Jake Browne, this student panel will explore the myriad ways you'll be able to expand your perspectives as you participate in activities outside of the classroom. Whether your interests lie in athletics, student-led clubs, the arts, or all of the above, this event will highlight the robust opportunities for students to be active in Hamilton’s community.

Essay Writing Tips from Admission Officers

Working on your college essay can be a stressful experience — but it doesn’t need to be if you have the right attitude and guidance to keep you on track. That’s what our admission officers will provide in this interactive panel discussion. While we’re not looking for perfection in your essay, we do hope to get to know you better through your writing, and we’ll share some ideas and best practices to keep in mind when you sit down to write your essays this fall.

International Student Life at Hamilton

Moderated by Hamilton’s international admission officers, this panel will feature current Hamilton students from across the globe. We’re proud of the wide range of students from diverse backgrounds who are on College Hill. On our campus this past year were students from 50 states and 61 countries, with international students comprising 9% of our student body.

Navigating Your Application Supplements

Does Hamilton’s application include supplements? Where are they? What is demonstrated interest? How does it factor into an applicant’s candidacy at Hamilton? How can you show demonstrated interest? Get the answers to all these questions - and more - at this virtual event.

Interview Workshop

At Hamilton, relationships and personal connections matter … and that relationship begins when you are in the college search process. One of the best ways to explore your potential fit with Hamilton and connect with the admission office is through a personal interview. Our panelists will provide admission interview tips, highlight ways to make the most of your interview experience at Hamilton (and we suppose elsewhere, if you must!), and answer all of your questions.

Hamilton’s Financial Aid Process

FAFSA. CSS Profiles. Net Price Calculators. Need Blind. Demonstrated Need. Estimated Family Contribution. What does this all mean? The world of college financial aid can be overwhelming for many students and their families as it adds another layer of complexity to an already stressful college application process. It doesn’t have to be confusing! At this event, Hamilton’s Executive Director of Financial Aid, Janice Scheutzow, will demystify the process of applying for financial aid.

Exploring Early Decision

Learn about Hamilton’s application plans and explore how applying to Hamilton under one of our binding Early Decision options may be a good choice for you. We’ll also cover general application information and answer questions from prospective students no matter which application plan you’re thinking of applying under.