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.
Application Basics
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Get a head start!
Tuesday July 30 at 4 p.m. PDT. 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.
Virtual Events for Prospective Students
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Multiple Dates
Reed in 20 Minutes
Just starting to explore Reed? 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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JUL 30 AT 4 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 8 AT 3 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 Reed.
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AUG 13 AT 3 P.M.
Navigating Selective College Admission
We’ll unpack the college rankings system and help you reflect on what you’re looking for in a school. You’ll walk away with tips on a successful application and strategies for applying to selective colleges.
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AUG 22 AT 3 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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AUG 28 AT 3 P.M.
Understanding Financial Aid
Anna Hitchcock, Associate Director of Financial Aid, will demystify financial aid, explain how it works, and show you how to apply. This overview, featuring Reed-specific examples, will be a handy guide for understanding the financial aid process.
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 Reed 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 Reed.
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ONGOING
High School Visits
Admission counselors are visiting schools all over the world to tell you about Reed and answer your questions. Find out when they will be visiting your area!
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Ongoing
Ask the Faculty
Do you have questions about specific majors? Curious about the curriculum in Reed's conference-style classes? Submit your questions here to be connected to Reed professors.
See Campus Online
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Campus photo album
Look through dozens of photographs showing Reed'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.
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Panels
Watch what happens when faculty members get together to discuss their departments, classes, students and so much more.
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Academic Virtual Sessions
Learn more about Reed's academic programs through our virtual office hours and overviews of some of our majors.
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.