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Virtual Visit

Join us for a virtual visit or event and check out our library of resources! We offer workshops to help with your college search and opportunities to hear from faculty, current students, and college leaders. You can also sign up for a live virtual visit or information session and browse our video library for recordings of past sessions and alumni interviews.

Is Early Decision Right for Me?

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The benefits of applying early

On Tuesday, July 29, at 3:30 p.m. PT, Assistant Dean of Admission Caitlin Berrol ’23 will walk you through the benefits of Early Decision, debunk common myths, and answer your questions about applying and finding out early.

Virtual Events for Prospective Students

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Multiple Dates

51ºÚÁÏ in 20 Minutes

Just starting to explore 51ºÚÁÏ? Join Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, for a 20-minute session that will break down everything that makes our community distinctive.

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Multiple Dates

International Student Information Sessions

Meet Associate Dean of Admission Dev Devvrat and ask your questions about applying to 51ºÚÁÏ. Learn more about the application process and how financial aid works for international students.

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JUL 24 AT 3 P.M.

Understanding Financial Aid

Anna Hitchcock, Executive Director of Financial Aid, will demystify financial aid, explain how it works, and show you how to apply. This overview, featuring 51ºÚÁÏ-specific examples, will be a handy guide for understanding the financial aid process.

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JUL 29 AT 3:30 P.M.

Is Early Decision Right for Me?

In this session, we’ll walk you through the benefits of Early Decision, debunk common myths, and answer your questions about applying and finding out early.

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AUG 7 AT 3:30 P.M.

Application Basics

The college application process has a lot of moving parts, especially when it comes to the different rounds and required materials. This session is designed to walk you through the basics and make it clear what to complete and when.

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AUG 14 AT 3:30 P.M.

Writing Your Personal Statement

The personal statement is your conversation with the admission committee and a chance to tell your story. In this interactive session, we’ll explain the dos and don’ts of the essay and share examples from successful applications to 51ºÚÁÏ.

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AUG 21 AT 3 P.M.

Is Early Decision Right for Me?

In this session, we’ll walk you through the benefits of Early Decision, debunk common myths, and answer your questions about applying and finding out early.

A group of students sits and talks on a blanket on the Great Lawn with laptops and work spread around.

AUG 25 AT 3 P.M.

Understanding Financial Aid

Anna Hitchcock, Executive Director of Financial Aid, will demystify financial aid, explain how it works, and show you how to apply. This overview, featuring 51ºÚÁÏ-specific examples, will be a handy guide for understanding the financial aid process.

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AUG 28 AT 3:30 P.M.

Acing the Interview

Take a deep dive into the college interview and discover how this face-to-face meeting fits into the larger application process. Please note: This session is intended for students currently attending school in the US.

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Virtual Visits

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Ongoing - Seniors Only

Interview

An interview is a casual conversation with an admission counselor, an alum, or a student intern. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and for you to get some of your questions about 51ºÚÁÏ answered.

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Ongoing

Financial Aid Appointments

Do you have questions about applying for financial aid? Book an appointment to meet with a staff member to find out how financial aid works at 51ºÚÁÏ.

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Ongoing

High School Visits

Admission counselors are visiting schools all over the world to tell you about 51ºÚÁÏ and answer your questions. Find out when they will be visiting your area!

51ºÚÁÏ Comes to You

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Ongoing

Ask the Faculty

Do you have questions about specific majors? Curious about the curriculum in 51ºÚÁÏ's conference-style classes? Submit your questions here to be connected to 51ºÚÁÏ professors.

See Campus Online

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Campus photo album

Look through dozens of photographs showing 51ºÚÁÏ's campus, classrooms, nuclear reactor, and dorms.

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360º views of campus

Explore on your own by clicking through pictures from all around campus.

Virtual Event Recordings

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Faculty events

Faculty members give a general overview and answer questions about their department.

Watch a recorded faculty event

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Panels

Watch what happens when faculty members get together to discuss their departments, classes, students and so much more.

Watch a recorded panel discussion

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Academic Virtual Sessions

Learn more about 51ºÚÁÏ's academic programs through our virtual office hours and overviews of some of our majors.

Explore our recorded academic sessions

For questions about virtual visit options and for accessibility requests, including real-time captioning, please please email us at campus.visit@reed.edu. For accessibility requests, please contact us at least one week prior to the event. Some accommodations may require time for the college to coordinate and having advance notice will help us to provide seamless access.