Stanford, Yale, and MIT just to name a few...
This summer the Zinch ninjas (the get-to-know-college people) have been anxiously engaged in contacting every single college that the students have shouted out to. We launched for colleges just over a month ago, and the response has been terrific. Why wouldn’t it be, right? Students put their heart and soul into their profiles and colleges can peek into the essence of what makes you… you!
Just last week, I was in San Francisco, Chicago, and NYC. Time was well spent with the colleges- checking out their campus (wish I could’ve had more time, but the days are packed!), getting to know their admissions staff, and better understanding the admissions process at their school. And, you know, I sort of have a habit of bragging about the students on Zinch. Can you blame me? I’ll tell you one thing- I have been totally impressed at each visit. These schools have so much to offer and are filled with people who are ready and willing to help you as you transition to college.
So, for the remainder of the summer and into this next school year, I’m gonna be sharing some of the college visits that stand out. Who will you hear about, you ask? How about Stanford, Yale, and MIT, just to name a few. Yep, these are schools onboard and using Zinch in their outreach and recruitment. From private to public, small liberal arts to large state school, rural to urban, we’ve got you covered. We are tirelessly seeking out the same schools you are (remember, we only approach the schools you shout-out to). College admissions isn’t a passive process for us or for you. I’ll keep you posted on our progress.
Oh, one more thing- our update wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the new paint in the office. I’ve included a pic. One of our friends, in an earlier life, had a habit of sharing his art around our hometown. I think he even got artistic on the fence at his parents’ house- they didn’t have a hard time figuring out it was him (not the brightest thing he ever did). Anyway, nothing says “welcome to the office” like a little graffiti.
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Posted on July 25, 2007 under Updates |
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Comments (17)
Wow! Zinch has got to be the most amazing website ever! ^^
Posted on July 25, 2007 8:00 PM
Hi,
First of all, I just want to say that you guys at the best! Your website is the next big thing after Microsoft that is... :-)
Since you've talked to many college admission officer, I was wondering if you could help me with my dilemma. I have my eye on this one college that I particularly like but it's a highly selective college (University of Chicago, if you've visited when you came to Chicago). Because of that, I fear that my ACT score is too low, even for their average maybe (i don't know), 24. I really like this college but I don't know what to do about the ACT score. I have taken other ACT tests previously and have gotten 23 and 24. I think my ACT score will put me to disadvantage. I have also taken many AP and honor courses in high school and done numerous extra- and community services. I am basically in the honor program at my high school. I think the biggest impact on an admission officer is the ACT score and that's where I'm the weakest. What should I do? Should I get an interview and explain to them why I have a bad ACT score and etc? Will that help me or make me look bad? Should I keep trying to get a better score? If yes, then how? I have tried studying online and a book. Nothing works for me! I can't concentrate enough to actually take all four parts of it at once. What should I do? Please any advice is greatly appreciated. :-)
Thank You!
Posted on July 27, 2007 11:14 AM
I was not impressed by my recent college visits to Princeton and Yale. Perhaps that seems a bit odd, but the residential college system at these two schools especially turned me off.
My advice to people who haven't started visiting colleges yet...
Do your research on EVERY aspect of life at your "dream" school. It may turn out that a college you never considered in your top five becomes your #1. That's what happened to me with New York University! I'm excited to be applying there early decision this fall.
Again, experiences vary. I just thought I would share my perspective. Have a nice day!
Posted on July 27, 2007 3:21 PM
good point alex. although... mick might not like that you didn't take to his school. then again, mick hasn't even graduated yet, so who cares what he thinks :). whaddya say mickey?
Posted on July 27, 2007 3:37 PM
good point alex. although... mick might not like that you didn't take to his school. then again, mick hasn't even graduated yet, so who cares what he thinks :). whaddya say mickey?
Posted on July 27, 2007 3:38 PM
I just wanted to say this website has been an invaluble resource!!
It's been stressful jumping into the college application process head first and feeling out of place and absolutly confused! But the more I use Zinch and read the articles the more and more confident I feel about everything and the fact I'm more than a test score :)
Thank you for all your advice and information!
Posted on July 28, 2007 1:51 PM
I just wanted to say this website has been an invaluble resource!!
It's been stressful jumping into the college application process head first and feeling out of place and absolutly confused! But the more I use Zinch and read the articles the more and more confident I feel about everything and the fact I'm more than a test score :)
Thankyou for all your advice and infromation!
Posted on July 28, 2007 1:51 PM
I was ecstatic when the college dean from Ursinus college contacted me a few weeks ago saying he got my shout out from zinch! He said that we would help me with any questions I had about the college and would be looking forward to seeing me in the next few months!!!! I am soooo happy! my only question is, can I reply to his email? Because his e-mail was zinchrecruitment@zinch.com, not the dean's actual e-mail. is there anyway I can e-mail him back?
Posted on July 28, 2007 5:04 PM
Dao, you cannot reply to the "love." As we've created Zinch, colleges have indicated that they do not want to be bombarded with messages and have to answer each one individually. An admissions officer does have the option to share with you their email if they feel that is the best way to proceed. You may consider visiting the school's website, or calling their admissions office, to continue communication. Good luck in your college adventures!
Posted on July 28, 2007 9:04 PM
Sid, replying to what you said to Dao...
Do you mean that if a college admissions officer contacts me via Zinch, I cannot contact him/her back unless I actually go to the college's site and call the officer?
Posted on July 30, 2007 6:13 PM
Alex Alex Alex...bro...I can't believe you're dawgin' on my school. :) Nah, i'm just playin'. You are 100% right in what you're saying. Just cuz it's got a fancy name and it's got high "rankings" doesn't mean it's the right school for you. There are different things in colleges that are more (or less) important to different people. So there could very well be things at "top" schools that you might not like. Never, ever, ever judge a school by rankings or "prestige."
To me though, Princeton rocks! Nuff said about that.
Posted on August 3, 2007 8:48 PM
Wow! zinch is truely amazing...I was wondering if you could add UCSF to your list of colleges, since I am interested in that school. Thank you!
Posted on August 7, 2007 5:14 PM
I love zinch!! At the beginning of august I had gotten a reply from Stanford University about how excited they were about me wanting to learn more about their college. The Admissions Officer even gave me an email and phone number to call them at if I had any personal questions. With out a doubt, if I hadn't created a zinch profile, I don't believe that I would be getting this kind of attention from one of the top schools in America.
Now all thats left are for the other schools I sent shout-outs to, to show me some love.
Posted on August 10, 2007 11:30 PM
Alex--
I'm curious, what turned you off at Yale and Princeton? I've been looking at these schools pretty heavily for years, but recently have had a bit of a change of heart. Now I want to go to NYU. Did you visit NYU also? What did you think?
Posted on August 14, 2007 9:16 AM
Alex--
I'm curious, what turned you off at Yale and Princeton? I've been looking at these schools pretty heavily for years, but recently have had a bit of a change of heart. Now I want to go to NYU. Did you visit NYU also? What did you think?
Posted on August 14, 2007 9:16 AM
**Gunnar McKell's grafitti piece is burner and adds just the flavor the office needs!!
Posted on September 7, 2007 11:34 AM
I would like to express my disappointment in not having been prepared, PREPPED, enough for the SAT/ACT. I just thought that by having a 4.0 G.P.A., I would automatically do well on the exams--NOT! I cannot express enough the importance of years of PREparation--at least several months. It's not that the exams are so difficult; they are timed, and if you are not familiar with the proper way to take attack the test, you will surely run out of time. If this is what private and prep schools do, they are worth it. Most public school just don't hit it--unless of course, you're talking about Beverly Hills High or some place like that. Our public schools should be hard-pressed to prepare every child for the SAT and ACT exams, at least as early as the beginning of middle school.
Parents: prepare your kids for the SAT and ACT exams well in advance. Straight A's are not enough.
Posted on October 2, 2007 5:36 PM