Harvard Class of 2017 Forum

[Nonconsecutive]

Anyone know what orientation actually consists of? I've never been to a school orientation. I'm guessing there's not actually four days of "So here's the library..", right?

I can't find the link now, but 2013 had a schedule up that I looked at and there were volunteering opportunities and section bonding meals and things like that.

I asked two students about this as ASW, the more cynical of the two described it as icebreaker group activity hell. The other one said it was just a more involved ASW. Neither mentioned many of the specifics.

[ph14]

Anyone know what orientation actually consists of? I've never been to a school orientation. I'm guessing there's not actually four days of "So here's the library..", right?

Trying to think back 3 years, it wasn't really anything major. We had a campus tour where they walked us around campus and showed us the various buildings. We met our section and had a mock class lead by our section leader. We had a section lunch, and I think we also had a lunch or dinner with our LRW group (though this might've been when classes started). Dean Minow gives a welcome to HLS speech too.

The main orientation was like 1 day and then there were just more discrete activities for a couple more days.

[ph14]

Anyone know what orientation actually consists of? I've never been to a school orientation. I'm guessing there's not actually four days of "So here's the library..", right?

I can't find the link now, but 2013 had a schedule up that I looked at and there were volunteering opportunities and section bonding meals and things like that.

I asked two students about this as ASW, the more cynical of the two described it as icebreaker group activity hell. The other one said it was just a more involved ASW. Neither mentioned many of the specifics.

Definitely more of the latter. It's just a more involved ASW, unless things have changed significantly.

[Nonconsecutive]

Anyone know what orientation actually consists of? I've never been to a school orientation. I'm guessing there's not actually four days of "So here's the library..", right?

I can't find the link now, but 2013 had a schedule up that I looked at and there were volunteering opportunities and section bonding meals and things like that.

I asked two students about this as ASW, the more cynical of the two described it as icebreaker group activity hell. The other one said it was just a more involved ASW. Neither mentioned many of the specifics.

Definitely more of the latter. It's just a more involved ASW, unless things have changed significantly.

That is what I figured, the first student seemed a little grouchy that day.

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[Ben Reilly]

Dumb question but are we supposed to receive some sort of confirmation if we submit the enrollment form online or do we just assume that all is well?

I got one the afternoon after I submitted, to my HLS email.

Dumb question but are we supposed to receive some sort of confirmation if we submit the enrollment form online or do we just assume that all is well?

If you long back into the status checker it should be upated to indicate you confirmed.

Thanks!

[Fianna13]

I sent in my enrollment form on Sunday, and I'm quite worried after the silence today. Should I email 1L2B tomorrow just to make sure it's been received? :/ The deadline is like 3 days away....

[wtrc]

I sent in my enrollment form on Sunday, and I'm quite worried after the silence today. Should I email 1L2B tomorrow just to make sure it's been received? :/ The deadline is like 3 days away....

Same deal, and I sent mine in late last week. I really wouldn't worry at all.

[EvMont]

I sent in my enrollment form on Sunday, and I'm quite worried after the silence today. Should I email 1L2B tomorrow just to make sure it's been received? :/ The deadline is like 3 days away....

Did you mail it or submit the online form?

[wealtheow]

I submitted my ONLINE enrollment form yesterday and my status still hasn't updated, nor have a received a confirmation email... someone tell me it's fine and to chill out.

[politics89]

I submitted my ONLINE enrollment form yesterday and my status still hasn't updated, nor have a received a confirmation email... someone tell me it's fine and to chill out.

They're probably just getting a ton of them back all at once. I'm sure it's fine.

[wealtheow]

I submitted my ONLINE enrollment form yesterday and my status still hasn't updated, nor have a received a confirmation email... someone tell me it's fine and to chill out.

They're probably just getting a ton of them back all at once. I'm sure it's fine.

ty

eta: it just updated! SO EXCITING

[Arrow4Christ]

Got my confirmation this morning!

[politics89]

I submitted my ONLINE enrollment form yesterday and my status still hasn't updated, nor have a received a confirmation email... someone tell me it's fine and to chill out.

They're probably just getting a ton of them back all at once. I'm sure it's fine.

ty

eta: it just updated! SO EXCITING

YAY!!! I would have felt bad if I told you it was fine and it wasn't

[wealtheow]

just got my book, too! BEST DAY EVERRRRRRRR

eta: i got scorpions: the battles and triumphs of fdr's great supreme court justices, by professor feldman :} sounds scandy

[Nonconsecutive]

scandy

I had never heard this term before, love it.

[wealtheow]

scandy

I had never heard this term before, love it.

right?! one of my faves

[ph14]

I just wanted to direct your guys attention to the Harvard Students Answering Questions Thread. Feel free to ask any questions you might have in there.

I also wanted to offer myself as a resource if any of you guys ever need it. Don't hesitate to shoot me a pm (and i'm sure a lot of the other HLS students in that thread feel the same).

[EvMont]

I just wanted to direct your guys attention to the Harvard Students Answering Questions Thread. Feel free to ask any questions you might have in there.

I also wanted to offer myself as a resource if any of you guys ever need it. Don't hesitate to shoot me a pm (and i'm sure a lot of the other HLS students in that thread feel the same).

Thanks, ph14!

[charlie.black]

I just wanted to direct your guys attention to the Harvard Students Answering Questions Thread. Feel free to ask any questions you might have in there.

I also wanted to offer myself as a resource if any of you guys ever need it. Don't hesitate to shoot me a pm (and i'm sure a lot of the other HLS students in that thread feel the same).

Thanks, ph14!

[ShrimpToastMasters]

Hi - I just got my HLS finaid award and want to submit it to another school for negotiation. Does anyone know if there is a prettier version of the award than the version just on the "My HLS Financial Aid" site (like a PDF letter or something)? Thanks everyone!

[quijotesca1011]

Quick question for those who have applied to HLS housing …

On the last page, it says that, "If you have gone to the Room Selection Process page and selected "Save and Continue" then your housing application is complete at this time."

But underneath, my status still says, 'incomplete'… did anyone's status change to complete, or will that remain incomplete until we've gone through the lottery/picked a room/etc.

Thanks!

[Nonconsecutive]

Hi - I just got my HLS finaid award and want to submit it to another school for negotiation. Does anyone know if there is a prettier version of the award than the version just on the "My HLS Financial Aid" site (like a PDF letter or something)? Thanks everyone!

You can request a reward letter (PDF) via email, or least I did and was given one. HTH

[Fianna13]

Just got my confirmation email this morning! PHEW

[HorseThief]

Quick question for those who have applied to HLS housing …

On the last page, it says that, "If you have gone to the Room Selection Process page and selected "Save and Continue" then your housing application is complete at this time."

But underneath, my status still says, 'incomplete'… did anyone's status change to complete, or will that remain incomplete until we've gone through the lottery/picked a room/etc.

Thanks!

Have you submitted your proof of admission?