Sunday, December 13, 2009

As the Beach Boys would Say, "Be True to Your School"

Congratulations to the first batch of new applicants who have been admitted to Bates!

Looking back on the college process in high school, I remember how grueling the experience can be. However, now that I work at the Office of Student Financial Services, I had never realized it’s quite hectic up here on our end as well. Since it’s early decision season (the first round), the office transforms into a sort of a miniature Times Square, with frantic parents calling at least every six minutes to ask if we’ve received their W-2 statements while the staff bustles around on headsets attempting to restore the calm.

The office on a quiet Friday afternoon.

If you have any financial-related questions, please visit: http://home.bates.edu/admissions-tour/costs-aid/. (We’d be more than thrilled to assist you!) Financial aid is another reason that prompted me to apply to Bates early decision, and I don’t regret it for a second.

I find it phenomenal how so much work is completed in such a short amount of time, and I thoroughly appreciate that the efforts accomplished by such a small (but extremely competent!) team here at the office. There’s nothing better than throwing a little tea party every now and then.

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