Stretching the Mind0

Fall 2010

Gridiron history, global economics and the space program will be on the agenda when this fall’s popular “More Than The Score” lecture series kicks off on Sept. 4.On the same day that the Cavaliers, under new head coach Mike London, take the field against the University of Richmond, historian and radio show host Coy Barefoot (Grad ’97) will talk with Kevin Edds (Col ’95) about his film, Wahoowa: The History of Virginia Cavalier Football.Six more programs, including the popular Crystal Ball predictions of politics professor Larry Sabato (Col ’74), will be held on home game days beginning at 10 a.m.…

Admission FAQs0

Fall 2010

A school profile is a fact sheet about an individual high school. If a profile is available, the college counseling or guidance office will include this document as part of a student’s application to the University of Virginia.Colleges and universities—including U.Va.—use an applicant’s school profile to learn more about a school’s course offerings, curriculum rigor and grade distribution. School profiles can also provide information about the school and local community, extracurricular activities and special programs. This information allows admission officers to better understand the applicants within the context of their school and community. “At U.Va., we are looking for applicants…

Got Questions?0

Fall 2010

A new database available to all alumni should be familiar to recent graduates.In late May, EBSCO became active on the HoosOnline website, replacing the ProQuest database.The new resource has several advantages over free online search engines, says Althea Brooks, program director for alumni education. EBSCO provides free instructional support, no ads, more depth in the content and quicker searches—as well as some completely new features, including an index of health literature for nurses and a section called Business Book Summaries. The latter provides concise condensed versions of more than 700 books that have been published in the last 20 years…

Survey Says0

Summer 2010

New alumni survey results suggests recommendations for alumni offerings.

Admission FAQs0

Spring 2010

Spring is a pivotal time at most high schools. “Seniors, ripe with the excitement of college acceptances, are looking forward to new beginnings,” says Greg Roberts, U.Va. dean of admission. Juniors—and some industrious sophomores—realize, with some urgency, that they should start thinking about their lives after high school. By summer, it is likely their college search will have kicked into high gear. Finding the right college should be invigorating, not overwhelming, Roberts says. To be successful, students need to “own” their college search rather than the reverse. Here are some tips to help students take charge of the process.Plan your…

Online, In Touch0

Spring 2010

Need career guidance?Eager to stay in touch with your former roommate?Want to peruse recent research on heart disease—or hedge funds?

Admission FAQs0

Winter 2009

How is the University using social media in its admission process? From dispelling rumors to engaging students in a new way, the University’s Admission Office has found a valuable communication tool in social media. Prospective students are kept informed about the admission process and no longer are kept wondering what goes on between the application deadline and decision day.Since 2005, Jeannine Lalonde, a senior assistant admission dean at the University, has hosted a blog called “Notes from Peabody” about U.Va.’s admission process. Last year, “Dean J” posted blogs about a variety of topics, including details of the Common Application, mid-year…

Working the Net0

In this constricted job market, targeted networking is crucial to success. Organizations are inundated with unsolicited résumés for every job opening. Most employers would rather hire someone referred to them by a known entity than take a chance on an unknown quantity. As U.Va. alumni you have access to valuable online tools that could make the critical difference in your job search. Direct access to each of the resources below, as well as an online module on networking, are available on alumni.virginia.edu/career.