The College of William & Mary

Office of Undergraduate Admission

2017 Spring Intern Application

Internship Description:

This spring the Admission Office will sponsor a small number of undergraduate interns who will have the opportunity to work as team members on the On Campus Programming (OCP) committee planning our marquis event for admitted students (taking place April 8th, 2017). More specifically, interns will play an integral role in planning and coordinating the Day for Admitted Students (DFAS) campus activity fair (an event showcasing the variety of student organizations in which students can engage at W&M). Candidates selected will also recruit, train and manage over 300 student volunteers who will serve as logistical support during DFAS. Interns will also provide support for additional yield programs including Sneak Peek and Monroe Scholars Weekend. Interns will actively engage the entire campus community with designing creative methods to welcome admitted students to campus. Lastly, the intern team will craft and maintain an informational blog for admitted students writing posts about a variety of topics from choosing a college, to enjoying those last few months of senior year. Those chosen will serve as the formal Ambassadors from the current student body to the newly admitted students.

Prospective interns should be “initiative-takers,” able to demonstrate their ability to work autonomously, enjoy interacting with all types of people, have strong communicative skills (both verbal and written), and have an interest in event planning. The experience will include opportunities to learn more about the nuances of recruiting and selecting students at a highly selective institution and interns will have a chance to engage with office staff members on other projects as interest and opportunities dictate. Candidates should have approximately 5 hours a week to dedicate to the internship experience and must be available April 7th, 8th, and 9th. This internship will receive a small stipend and will provide invaluable hands-on professional experience, an opportunity to expand upon a variety of transferable skills and hopefully J a whole lot of fun.

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Name: ______Class of: ______

Email: ______Cell Phone: ______

Phone where you can be reached while on winter break:

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Major(s):

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A Complete Application Includes:

·  Application form with Biographical Data

·  Short writing sample answering 5 essay questions

·  Copy of spring schedule (with course work, meetings, work responsibilities)

Please respond to the following questions. Your answers should not exceed three full pages.

1.  Why are you interested in completing the spring internship with the Office of Undergraduate Admission and what do you hope to take from the experience?

2.  What are your strengths and how do you feel you will contribute to the efforts of the Undergraduate Admission team?

3.  Describe a previous experience where you have worked autonomously to complete a task that involved multiple responsibilities and time management.

4.  List two activities you are involved with on campus outside of the classroom along with any leadership roles you currently hold.

5.  Briefly describe your college search process. Why did YOU choose William & Mary?

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Applications should be submitted to Justine Okerson at by Thursday, December 1st at 5:00 p.m. and must include a copy of your spring schedule. Please include all class and work responsibilities as well as weekly meetings for extracurricular commitments you already have in place. Students wishing to submit paper copies of the application may do so at the reception desk at the Office of Undergraduate Admission (116 Jamestown Road). A short interview may be required and students will be contacted regarding the selection of interns by December 16th if not before.

Thank you for your interest!

Questions?

Call or Email: Justine R. Okerson

Associate Dean of Admission

757-221-3995 or