Chipotle? Pizza? Read More Applications?

Day 8:30 AM: I get to my office (lets be honest, cubicle) to start my work. I start my outlook, read new e-mails, and respond to most of them (some will need some additional attention later on in the time.) I’m very close to finishing my one sit down elsewhere for the day.

8:45-9:00 AM: I open three windows: 1) the internet, 2) our very own USC database that is internal shmoop.pro and 3) my grade point average (GPA) calculator. We use the internet to see the Common Application, our database to help keep records of everything, and just because it sounds, the GPA calculator to determine GPAs. I am always happy once I see a complete academic history. USC asks candidates to list their classes and grades by topic (English, math, foreign language, social sciences etc…) therefore so it’s easy to understand the classes a student took in ninth through eleventh grade. I’m also able to see the grades in a clear and way that is organized. We begin reading applications.

9:01 AM: Someone just started referring to fantasy football. This immediately catches my attention (I was eliminated in the first round of playoffs after spending the entire season as number one in my league of sixteen players…just sayin…) I struggle to stay focused but my will power is still strong this early in the morning as a first time player.

9:02 AM 12:00 PM: I continue reading… the thing that is first look at in a student’s application is their first and second choice major (primarily because it is the first thing I see when I start an application.) I then browse academics, including standardized test scores and the academic history. Next we’ll examine most of the qualitative aspects: short answer concerns, essays, and activity section (helpful hint: always spell out acronyms wherever you employ them. We do not know most of the scheduled programs available in your school or community.) I’ll put the application up with letter of recommendation. Some students will even have additional information or interview reports, which we’ll constantly read final. While I’m reading everything, I’ll take down notes as I get. A few of us will read the whole application, then take down notes, but personally, I love to compose as I go. I find I’m more thorough that real means though it might take a bit longer overall. Generally speaking, my notes will describe each portion I’ve read drawing a conclusion that can help me understand the learning student when I come back to the application later on.

9:45 AM: I think about when and the things I’m going to eat for meal.

10:30 AM: Chipotle? Pizza?

11:30 AM: Or must I be healthy and consume a salad? Decisions decisions….

12 PM: LUNCH TIME!!!

12:45 PM: back to applications….I recognize this student! I met I was visiting a school in Virginia with them when. He told me he was going to create about program he began at their school…turned out great!

Sometime into the afternoon: I’ll answer the phone, respond to emails as they are available (we make an effort to respond to you the moment I can,) and take a few water breaks.

4:00/30 I’ll try to summary reading applications for the afternoon and spend the final hour doing whatever else needs tending to (like writing this blog.) Sometimes I’ll have a meeting in the or afternoon so this portion of my day can vary in timing morning. But on a typical day, I invest this time during the end.

5:00 PM: Time for you to go play and home with my new puppy. She’s the one into the photo in the event you were wondering! 🙂

Counselor on Contact

It’s Wednesday morning and I’m arriving to work. Instead of going to my office, I head to your Admission Center because We am ‚on contact.‘ Just What does which means that exactly? Well, about once a it’s my responsibility to sit in the admission center, give the admission presentations, and answer any questions from students who drop by month. (It also means we have a justification to obtain Coffee Bean because it’s in identical building.)

8:00 a.m. After getting my café vanilla, I do an email that is quick and check my teeth prior to going into the presentation room. Since today is Wednesday, I will give the 8:30 am and 12:30 pm Meet USC presentations. This one-hour presentation is our many comprehensive program providing you with a USC overview along with information on the admission process. Perchance you’ve been to at least one! Generally, there will be a lot of questions, mostly from parents, until students feel more comfortable (cannot hesitate to inquire of questions, I’m literally there all day to talk for your requirements.)

9:30 a.m. After the presentations are over I’ll get back to the counselor desk and visitors take a tour that is 90-minute a student tour-guide. Our tour guides are so eager and prepared to keep in touch with prospective pupils and families. I always talk to our tour guides and admission ambassadors. They’re usually really involved students and often tell us about their internships and jobs, so that it’s useful to hear their perspective. Plenty of times, they are a big source of information for us on current student life.

10:00 a.m. Between presentations, I am typically jumping between talking to students that are prospective parents and doing whatever work is required of me that day. During this particular time regarding the 12 months, that means reviewing applications and responding to emails. Because your specific admission counselor might not be accessible, the therapist assigned to the Admission Center for the day can there be to field any questions. Some times are super busy and a line builds up, other days are light and I can spend a few extra minutes talking to pupils, but I’ll always make sure to be helpful and answer as many questions when I can.

12:00ish. When we can, I run outside to grab a fast lunch. The closest options to the Admission Center are the accepted places into the Tutor Campus Center like Lemonade, Panda Express and Seeds Marketplace. Today, we think I’ll go with Lemonade’s avocado and tomato salad and some pesto pasta (for those who haven’t tried it, you’re missing out).

3:00 p.m. At the counselor desk, every once in a while, students will ask me if we are able to talk privately. If there’s not really a line, I’m pleased to help and respect your privacy, but students should realize that this isn’t an appointment and I likely won’t be able to spend lots of time in one-on-one conversations away from the desk that is main. If the information is relevant to the job and you want those reviewing it to help keep it in mind, we’ll always recommend that you call or email your specific admission counselor.

5:00 p.m. Time to close the Admission Center. Sometimes it’s an exhausting day and other times it’s pretty peaceful, but either way, being the therapist on contact allows us to be able to interact with students and families and actually get to utilize the ‚counselor‘ part of our name. It’s always nice to understand you helped someone get a better knowledge of the admission process.

So, moral of the story: us; we are happy to help if you have general questions about applying to USC or your application and you’ll be on campus, please stop by and see! In fact, while on contact, it is our job to simply help! However, if there’s one thing private you wish to discuss, or you believe you’ll need time for the more explanation that is in-depth conversation, call your admission therapist; they truly are also pleased to assist and certainly will dedicate the appropriate amount of time to your questions.