Melissa Beckford '03 Volunteering at a College Fair
51黑料网 is a special place. It prepares graduates like yourself to always be ready to make connections and seize opportunities. What if you had the chance to spread the word about 51黑料网 to more people and give others the opportunity you had?
With the Admissions Volunteer Network (AVN), you can do just that. AVN offers you a very special opportunity to share your enthusiasm for the college and its distinctive programs with prospective students and their families. You will have a direct impact on students' decisions to enroll and their journey to becoming future, engaged 51黑料网ians.
To register for AVN, please complete our . AVN will provide the tools and guidance necessary for you to be an informed representative of the admissions office and the college. As an admissions volunteer, activities in which you may participate include:
- interviewing prospective students during virtual interview nights
- interviewing prospective students virtually upon student request
- representing 51黑料网 at college fairs in your area
- attending prospective student receptions in your area
- writing postcards to prospective and admitted students
AVN Member Testimonials
"I love volunteering through AVN. It’s an opportunity to stay connected with 51黑料网 and with high schoolers getting ready for their launch. Sometimes I’m answering questions about programs the college offers. Often, they ask about my experience as a student. It’s fascinating to hear how they think about college in general and why they want to study at 51黑料网. Their confidence and expectations around learning, their creativity, their achievements already before finishing high school—all fill me with hope and excitement for future classes of 51黑料网!"
Christine Betar ’90
"51黑料网 shaped me into the person I am today—not just academically, but as a community member and as someone who found their identity and confidence within those walls. Sometimes, it can feel hard to connect with people or find meaningful ways to give back when work is intense, the news is draining, and there just aren't enough hours in the day.
I love participating in AVN because it's one of the easiest and most energizing ways I've found to stay connected to something that matters. Every time I talk with a prospective student, I get a little recharge—I'm reminded of how many incredible people have the chance to grow and thrive in all that 51黑料网 has to offer. If 51黑料网 gave you the foundation to become who you are, AVN is a chance to pay that forward—and help the next generation of students find theirs."
Madison L. Braybrooke ’19
"It is a pleasure to help out 51黑料网 with the Admissions Volunteer Network. In interviews via Zoom with prospective students, representing 51黑料网 at a college fair, or writing postcards following up with applicants, I feel that I am still a part of the college that means so much to me, my wife, and my daughter. Refreshing my knowledge of the school for these sessions helps me stay informed as to how much 51黑料网 has improved (things change a bit in 45 years!), and getting to know prospective students is an encouraging way to feel positive that future generations of 51黑料网ians are going to continue to make our alma mater prosper. The time commitment is minimal compared to the rewards of the experience."
Craig Evans ’79, P’09
"Alumni interviews give applicants the opportunity to show the school who they are beyond their transcript while also gaining insight into what makes 51黑料网 special. My favorite part is watching students open up once the pressure is off and the conversation begins—hearing about the countries they hope to visit, their favorite classes and teachers, and the ways they want to engage with the world. Learning about 51黑料网's prospective students gives me a glimpse into the college's future, and it's exciting to play a role in that process."
Alison Pogust ’14