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Wilkes University
VieWBooK Updates
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AND
LECTURES
ALCOHOL
EDUCATION
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TRI BETA
PSI BETA
HONOR
SOCIETY
BUSINESS &
ACCOUNTING
CLUB
INTERNATIONAL
STUDIES
INTER-RESIDENCE
HALL COUNCIL
MULTICULTURAL
STUDENT
COALITION
CHORAL CLUB
INTERFAITH
WOMEN’S
INTEREST
SOCIETY
NURSING
STUDENT
ORGANIZATION
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SOCIOLOGY CLUB
STUDENTS
IN FREE
ENTERPRISE
(SIFE)
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INTERNATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
CLUB
EARTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
AIR WASTE
MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION
GREEN
CLUB
COMMUNITY
SERVICE OFFICE
ANIME
CLUB
KAPPA PSI
MARKETING CLUB
DANCE
TEAM
CHEMISTRY
CLUB
PRE-PHARMACY
CLUB
NATIONAL
COMMUNITY
PHARMACISTS
ASSOCIATION
PRE-LAW
CLUB
COLLEGE
DEMOCRATS
MATH
CLUB
ROBOTICS
CLUB
SOCIETY OF
AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS
INSTITUTE OF
ELECTRICAL &
ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERS
COMMUTER
COUNCIL
SOCIETY
OF WOMEN
ENGINEERS
MANUSCRIPT
LITERARY
MAGAZINE
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
PSI CHI
PSYCHOLOGY
HONOR SOCIETY
SPANISH CLUB
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SOCIETY
STUDENT
GOVERNMENT
POLITICAL
SCIENCE
CLUB
SPEECH &
DEBATE TEAM
COLLEGE
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COMMUNICATIONS
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SOCIETY
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LACROSSE
CLUB
RACQUETBALL
PSEA EDUCATION
CLUB
RUNNING CLUB
SKI &
SNOWBOARDING
CLUB
CYCLING CLUB
EQUESTRIAN
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COMMUNICATIONS
TELEVISION
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WUTV 15
RADIO STATION
WCLH 90.7 FM
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AMNICOLA
HISTORY
CLUB
And you thought your high school had a lot of
activities. Early in your freshman year, you’ll step
out with your classmates to Club Day, where you
get a chance to check out all of our student clubs
and sign up for however many you like. Maybe
you’ll learn how to build a house with Habitat
for Humanity. Or put commercial radio to shame
with your own Friday night broadcast. Don’t see
the right club for you out of the 67 listed here?
Why not start #68?
There’s more to an education
than cramming for finals.
OF YOUR
CLOSEST
FRIENDS.
Thankfully.
116
We ask that you dedicate a number
of hours each day to the pursuit of
academic excellence.
{1} WILKES-BARRE ROCK CLIMBING
GYM. ASK FOR PAUL.
102 S MAIN ST.
{39} HALF CIRCLE BBQ / 155 W END RD.
{2} POCONO DOWNS
HORSE RACING.
WILKES-BARRE
{41} MUSICAL ENERGI
MAD VINTAGE RECORDS.
59 N MAIN ST.
{3} DOUGH CO.
CRUST IS FOR LOVERS.
570 KIDDER ST.
{42} GALLERY OF SOUND / 24 S MAIN ST.
{4} CRAYOLA FACTORY
64 COLORS AND A SHARPENER.
EASTON, PA
{5} NAZARETH SPEEDWAY
NAZARETH, PA
{6} DELI DIVINE
4 W NORTHAMPTON ST.
“9…
“5…
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College life is full of
difficult decisions.
“11…
As for the remainder,
how about some bowling?
Not all your time at Wilkes will be spent with
your face buried in a book or in front of a
computer screen.We expect you to work hard.
But we also know from experience that some
of your best times at school will be spent with
friends, tossing a football around on the Greenway,
chalking up at the local rock climbing gym, taking
advantage of some fresh powder on the slopes,
or putting some miles on your roommate’s old
beater. It’s your first crack at independence, so take
advantage of it. Now who called shotgun?
MUSEUM
{7} PEZ ...10”
OPEN UP AND SAY AHH.
EASTON, PA
Outside of the classrooms and your dorm, you’ll
find the Wilkes campus has a lot going on. Stop by
the Farley Library for your Thursday night study
group and pick up a DVD for later. Hit the Fitness
Center to get some reps in. Drop by the Rifkin Café
for a cup o’ Joe (two sugars) and a Krispy Kreme
(original glazed). Join your dorm mates for an
all-you-care-to-eat dinner in the Henry Student
Center food court — or for a late-night breakfast
all through finals. And don’t forget to stop by the
bookstore to load up on some clutch freshmanyear holiday gifts.
Maybe you’ll walk to the 14-screen theater just a
block from campus. How about free ski passes? Or
an art opening or play? Then there are the concerts,
poetry slams, comedians, and various other goingson sure to keep your life fun and exciting. Just the
way it should be in college, right?
{43} SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN SKIING
SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE, PA
{44} MARTIN GUITARS
AWESOME TOUR, NO FREE GUITAR.
NAZARETH, PA
{45} CAPELLI SALON
FORTY FORT, PA
{46} CONES & MORE / NANTICOKE, PA
{47} PIZZA BELLA
TRY THE OLD FORGE.
782 HAZLE ST.
{81} CATHEDRAL ROCK CLIMBING GYM
LEHIGHTON, PA
{80} CEDAR B.M.X.
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA
{81} EAGLES MERE SLIDE DOWNHILL
TUBING / EAGLES MERE, PA.
{82} HIGHLAND CAMPGROUND
DALTON, PA
{119} BARNES AND NOBLE
7 S MAIN ST.
{85} MAUCH CHUNK LAKE PARK
JIM THORPE, PA
{120} CAMP NO-BE-BO-SCO
CAMP WHERE “FRIDAY THE 13TH”
WAS SHOT. BLAIRSTOWN, NJ
{87} POCONO ACTION SPORTS
GREENTOWN, PA
{88} POCONO GO KARTS
MARSHALLS CREEK, PA
{48} CURRY DONUT
WHAT?
178 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
{49} CRYSTAL CAVE / KUTZTOWN, PA
{89} ROCKY’S SKATE PARK AND B.M.X.
MONROETON, PA
{50} SABER ROOM RESTAURANT
94 BUTLER ST.
{90} STARTING GATE
MARSHALLS CREEK, PA
{51} SAWMILL / MORRIS, PA
{91} BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
PALMERTON, PA
{11} SKIRMISH PAINTBALL.
TIP: BUY EXTRA PELLETS.
JIM THORPE, PA
{12} TASTY CHINESE BUFFET
15 E MARKET ST.
{13} HANSON’S LAKESHORE CAMP
HARVEYS LAKE, PA
{14} FUN TIME ARCADE
SCRANTON, PA
{52} BIG APPLE BAGELS / DALLAS, PA
{53} REICHART’S MARDI GRAS
DANVILLE, PA
{54} WANYO’S WEST SIDE BARBECUE
WYOMING, PA
{55} PENGUINS HOCKEY &
SCRANTON PIONEERS
WACHOVIA ARENA / WILKES-BARRE
{117} CHERRYWOOD FUN PARK
STERLING, PA
{84} LEHIGH RIVER WHITE WATER
RAFTING / WHITE HAVEN, PA
{86} MONTAGE, SNO MOUNTAIN
SCRANTON, PA
{92} VALLEY BOWLING LANES
CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, PA
{93} TOBYHANNA STATE PARK
HIKING, FISHING, SNOWMOBILING
TOBYHANNA, PA
{94} DORNEY PARK & WILDWATER
KINGDOM / ALLENTOWN, PA
{133} RITZ THEATRE / SCRANTON, PA
{18} THE LION BREWERY
INDUSTRIAL-AGE ARCHITECTURE.
700 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
{60} BAGEL & COFFEE CONNECTION
60 PUBLIC SQ.
{21} TWIN PEAKS LOOP BIKE TRAIL
JIM THORPE, PA
{22} VICTORY PIG / 905 WYOMING AVE.
{23} LOWE’S / 35 W MARKET ST.
{24} SALVATION SKATES
LATEST DECKS.
KINGSTON, PA
{25} OUTSIDERS / 650 S MAIN ST.
{26} BEER BOY’S DELI / 178 HIGH ST.
{27} DEMON’S ALLEY / W MILFORD, NJ
{28} KATANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
41 S MAIN ST.
{29} VALLEY FORGE BATTLEFIELD
{30} POCONO MOUNTAIN BLUES
FESTIVAL / LAKE HARMONY, PA
{31} WOODSTOCK, NY
{32} DUTCH HAVEN SHOO-FLY PIE
BAKERY / RONKS, PA
{33} HOFFMAN’S MUSIC & COMICS
180 MAIN ST.
{34} PENN SKATE / WHITEHALL, PA
{64} MUSIKFEST / BETHLEHEM, PA
{65} CAMP ORCHARD HILL / DALLAS, PA
{66} ROTH NOVELTY
ARCADE GAMES.
333 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
{67} SANDY VALLEY CAMPGROUND
WHITE HAVEN, PA
{68} LEHIGH GORGE CAMPGROUND
WHITE HAVEN, PA
{69} SHOPPES AT MONTAGE
{70} THYME AT THE WOODLANDS
1073 HWY 315
{71} THE CELTIC CLASSIC
DUDES IN KILTS THROWING LOGS.
BETHLEHEM, PA
{72} JERSEY SHORE
{73} KAREN’S THRIFT SHOP
TUNKHANNOCK, PA
{74} YOCCO’S HOT DOGS
CAN’T BEAT ’EM.
ALLENTOWN, PA
{35} JUST BORN CANDY
WHERE PEEPS COME FROM.
EASTON, PA
{75} WELCOME TO THE JOHNSON’S
LOWER EAST SIDE, NYC
{36} NEW HOPE, PA
{78} SLAINTÉ
290 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
{37} JACK FROST SKI RESORT
BLAKESLEE, PA
{79} WEST END SKATEPARK
BRODHEADSVILLE, PA
{38} CIRCLES. BEST SANDWICHES.
9 PUBLIC SQ.
{80} ABOVE THE POCONOS SKYDIVERS
MIGHT AS WELL JUMP.
HAZLETON, PA
{100} CITIZENS BANK PARK
HOME OF THE PHILLIES.
PHILLY
{101} YANKEE STADIUM
BRONX, NY
{102} LADY LIBERTY / NY
{103} RAY’S BAIT AND TACKLE
AVOCA, PA
{104} PAT’S AND GENO’S
TOURIST CHEESESTEAKS.
PHILLY
{105} POCONO RACEWAY
NASCAR. DRIVE FAST, TURN LEFT.
LONG POND, PA
{106} CLYDE PEELING’S REPTILAND
NAME SAYS IT ALL.
ALLENWOOD, PA
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{137} POCONO SNAKE & ANIMAL FARM
MARSHALLS CREEK, PA
{139} SNYDER’S PRETZELS TOUR
HANOVER, PA
{140} BOILING SPRINGS BIKING
MIFFLINBURG, PA
{141} BALD EAGLE STATE FOREST
MIFFLINBURG, PA
{142} KUTZTOWN FESTIVAL
{143} BUZZY’S FUNTASTIC FANTASY
194 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
{144} GOODWILL / SHAVERTOWN, PA
{147} SALVATION ARMY
300 S WILKES BARRE-BLVD.
{148} HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM
LANCASTER, PA
{149} PEDDLERS VILLAGE / LAHASKA, PA
{150} THE BITTER END, NYC
{151} DELAWARE WATER GAP
CAMP ON THE RIVER.
BUSHKILL, PA
{113} AMITYVILLE / LONG ISLAND
{153} R/C MOVIES 14
24 E NORTHAMPTON ST.
{114} WILKES-BARRE GOLF CLUB
LAUREL RUN RD.
{154} BART AND URBY’S
119 S MAIN ST.
{115} MISH MASH / ALLENTOWN, PA
{155} CLUB MARDI GRAS
123 MAIN ST
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{138} GIANT INDOOR FLEA MARKET
SCRANTON, PA
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{136} CLAWS ‘N’ PAWS ANIMAL PARK
LAKE ARIEL, PA
{146} THE TUBS / BEAR CREAK, PA
{112} MÜTTER MUSEUM
FREAKIEST MUSEUM EVER.
PHILLY
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{135} WILKES-BARRE ARTISTIC THEATRE
260 BROADHEAD ST.
{145} BUDDY CHRIST STATUE
ACTUAL STATUE FROM “DOGMA.”
RED BANK, NJ
{111} CENTRALIA UNDERGROUND MINE
FIRE / CENTRALIA, PA
91
{134} THEATRE-ON-THE-GREEN
DALLAS, PA
{108} GENETTI’S RESTAURANT
77 E MARKET ST.
{110} FORD PAVILION AT MONTAGE
MOUNTAIN / SCRANTON, PA
53
{131} LITTLE THEATER / 537 N MAIN ST.
{107} YUENGLING BREWERY TOUR
POTTSVILLE, PA
{109} VIDEO GAME STORE
41 S MAIN ST.
141
{129} KIRBY CENTER / 71 PUBLIC SQ.
{97} HOMMY’S CONSIGNMENT SHOP
DICKSON CITY, PA
{63} HIDDEN ACRES CAMP GROUND
COATESVILLE, PA
140
{128} DARTE CENTER
SOUTH & RIVER ST.
{58} SHANIX / 385 MAIN ST.
{62} ZODIAC LOUNGE & COFFEE SHOP
AVOCA, PA
106
{127} CHUCKLES COMEDY CLUB
BUSHKILL, PA
{17} STOOKEY’S BAR-B-QUE
NANTICOKE, PA
{20} QUIZNO’S / 72 S MAIN ST.
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{126} ARTS ON THE MOUNTAIN
MOUNT POCONO, PA
{132} MUSIC BOX DINNER PLAYHOUSE
SWOYERSVILLE, PA
{99} CAMPUS BILLIARDS
39 PUBLIC SQ.
81
{125} PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
SCRANTON, PA
{130} LAUREL DRIVE-IN / HAZLETON, PA
{98} WATERLOO VILLAGE
STANHOPE, NJ
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{124} RICH’S GOLF CENTER
MINIATURE GOLF & SUCH.
WYOMING, PA
{96} JIM THORPE CAMPING RESORT
JIM THORPE, PA
{61} CENTER CITY CAFÉ / 2 PUBLIC SQ.
92
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{123} BLACK BEAR FILM FESTIVAL
MILFORD, PA
{95} THUNDER CREEK QUARRY
MARSHALLS CREEK, PA
{59} BRASS RAIL / ASHLEY, PA
51
{122} CALLIE’S CANDY KITCHEN
MOUNTAINHOME, PA
{57} HOTTLE’S RESTAURANT
243 S MAIN ST.
{16} KIRBY PARK / WILKES-BARRE
89
{121} SHAWNEE PLACE
SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE, PA
{56} TWIGS CAFÉ / TUNKHANNOCK, PA
{15} HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD
HERSHEY, PA
Greetings from Wilkes-Barre.
{116} SCRANTON/ WILKES-BARRE YANKEES
PNC FIELD
SCRANTON, PA
{118} SPRING MOUNTAIN SKIING
SPRING MOUNT, PA
{9} CLUB MARDI GRAS / 12 S MAIN ST.
{10} MINER’S VILLAGE
SEAN CONNERY WAS HERE.
ECKLEY, PA
{115} CAMELBACK SKI RESORT &
CAMELBEACH WATERPARK
TANNERSVILLE, PA
{83} HOOP CITY U.S.A. / DUNMORE, PA
{8} SPACE FARMS
LOTS OF SKULLS.
BEEMERVILLE, NJ
{19} HOUDINI MUSEUM
SCRANTON, PA
For example: Dwight Schrute or Johnny Drama?
{40} RODANO’S / 155 N MAIN ST.
CAR RIDE (1/2 – 2 hours)
ROAD TRIP (2+ hours)
Wilkes University
VieWBooK Updates
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“They all had to start somewhere.
ur job to make sure you never settle for “just fine.”
At Wilkes, to be specific.
We’ve been in your shoes, sifting through a
mountain of viewbooks from countless competing
universities — all promising small class sizes, of
course.You’re buried in endless comparisons of
minimum SAT scores, student-to-faculty ratios,
and pretty campuses. All of which start to look
very similar very quickly.
Here’s the simple truth: A good student will do
well at any school. But what transforms good
students into great learners, great thinkers, and
great people are caring, involved, compassionate
professors who treat students as equals and
challenge them to strive toward greater
accomplishments.
t a small university
ke ours, class never
ems to end.
Founded in 1933,Wilkes University is a private,
non-denominational university nestled within 27
acres of historic Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Sure,
we’re proud of our statistics, and there are a few
you should know. Like the fact that we’re selective
(620 freshmen in 2007). Or that our alumni are
successful (99% of our May graduates will have a
job or enroll in graduate school by next May.)
But what sets us apart from the other colleges
you’re considering can’t be measured by numbers
on a page.You will succeed at Wilkes because of
our unique atmosphere and philosophy.We have
one of the most dedicated, passionate faculties in
higher education.The professors who work here
do so because they truly care about the success of
each individual student, and they’ll do everything
in their power to help you reach your goal—or
even help you figure out just what your goals are.
Very few people in this world achieve anything
of significance entirely on their own.They need
guides, mentors, leaders, advisors, and teachers.
You won’t know when or where you’ll find them.
It could be one of your professors. Or a coach. Or
a friend in your dorm. One thing’s for sure: At
Wilkes, you’ll find someone who believes in you.
You’ll form relationships that last the rest of your
life, and you will most definitely stand out from
the crowd.
PAUL CHMIEL
R[Pbb^U! is a first baseman in the Baltimore Orioles
and a sophmore Accounting major at Wilk
...4”
“13…
JAY SIDHU
R[Pbb^U (&"
was chairman, president,
and CEO of Sovereign Bank.
JULIE L. OLENAK
R[Pbb^U!"
is an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Pharmacy Practice at
Wilkes University.
TIFFANY LEPTUCK
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analyzes DNA in FBI criminal case investigations.
At just over 2,300 undergrads, we have fewer
students enrolled than many high schools. But
it’s definitely not a drawback. In fact, our small
size allows us to offer a more personal, more
intimate experience than universities ten times
our size, while our unique educational philosophy
differentiates us from other similarly sized
universities.You’ll get access to your professors that
you won’t find elsewhere. Our open-door policy
means you’ll get plenty of face time with your
instructors, so you’re always in control of your
own success. It’s likely that professors will know
you by name—maybe even by your nickname.
You might even get to know the dean of your school
as well as the nice woman who makes the brickoven pizza in the dining hall. Her name is Audrey.
Whether you’re undeclared or unwavering,Wilkes can help steer you down the right career path
support of your professors and peers, and a little of the nose to the grindstone, you’ll be prepare
on the world — or at least your first job interview — no matter which of our 35 majors or 18
minors you choose. Maybe that’s why Wilkes seniors are often mistaken for graduate students a
COLLEGE OF ARTS, You’ll learn more than just a major in our liberal arts program. Here
HUMANITIES, AND you’ll discover how to think for yourself and solve problems in real
SOCIAL SCIENCES settings. Depending on your major, we’ll help you become anythi
from a history teacher to a trial lawyer to the next Peter Jackson. So
matter which path you choose, you’ll always have a firm footing. A
thing, considering the average person changes careers three times.
NESBITT COLLEGE Are we competitive? You bet. Wilkes students have turned down
OF PHARMACY scholarships from places like Yale to enroll in our accredited progra
AND NURSING Professors help students get published in national medical journals,
100% of last year’s seniors went on to graduate schools or well-payi
positions. Our students make one-on-one house calls to area senior
have worked on Native American reservations, and have played a ke
role in the survival of six faith-based clinics in the Wyoming Valley.
( We mean that
in a good way.)
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE At Wilkes, you’re offered unique access to state-of-the-art equipm
AND ENGINEERING from day one of your freshman year, and you’ll have the rare oppo
to work shoulder-to-shoulder with esteemed professors on resear
projects. But it’s not just about research. At Wilkes, you’ll learn ho
put theory into practice by applying your classroom knowledge t
world situations, working with industry and the community to ta
projects ranging from environmental clean up to homeland secur
With so many people offering
directions, it’s easy to find your way.
At the same time, your professors will start to learn
your strengths and tune in to your interests and goals.
But you’ll never be categorized or pigeon-holed
into a situation that’s not right for you.
Imagine a professor who encourages you to switch
out of the subject she’s teaching into a different
major because she spots a unique opportunity for
you? It’s not uncommon at Wilkes.
How would you like to become so tight with
your environmental science professor that he
invites you to join him on a research project in
Yellowstone National Park? It happens every year
with professor Sid Halsor.
MAJORS & MINORS(*)
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Accounting
Air And Space Studies*
(Air Force ROTC)
Applied & Engineering
Sciences
Art History*
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Clinical Lab Sciences
(Medical Technology)
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering*
Computer Information
Systems
Computer Science
Criminology
Dance*
Earth & Environmental
Sciences
Economics*
Education:
Early Childhood*
Elementary
Reading*
Secondary*
Special*
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Engineering
French
Geology*
History
Individualized Studies
Integrative Media
International Studies
Marketing*
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Music*
Musical Theatre
Neuroscience*
Nursing
Pharmacy
(Guaranteed Seat
Doctor of Pharmacy)
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy
Physics*
Policy Studies*
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics*
Studio Art*
Theatre Arts
Women’s Studies*
PROGRAMS
Pre-dentistry
Pre-doctoral
Pre-law
Pre-medical
Pre-occupational therapy
Pre-optometry
Pre-osteopathic medicine
Pre-physical therapy
Pre-podiatry
Pre-veterinary
ROTC (Army)
Study Abroad
THE JAY S. SIDHU Enroll in The Sidhu School, and you’ll undergo a journey of profes
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS and personal development that might find you partnering with
AND LEADERSHIP businesses to help them grow, creating your own customized major
through our unique Leadership program, or starting your own stud
business — a requirement of all business freshmen.You’ll learn from
leaders, and benefit from our unique alumni-student mentoring pr
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE If you’re not sure which major is right for you, University College
is where to turn.You’ll work with faculty mentors and staff who w
help you find your footing as you develop a personalized education
plan. Rest assured that you won’t ever be shoehorned into a major
that’s not a right fit, and we won’t make the decision for you. But
we do promise to help you get to know yourself a little better along
the way and discover the qualities that make you exceptional.
Wilkes University
JUnior CommUniCations FloW - admissions proCess gUide
IT’S TIME TO GET
EXCITED ABOUT
YOUR COLLEGE
SEARCH.
YOUR MAILMAN, HOWEVER, MIGHT
NOT SHARE THE ENTHUSIASM.
Before you know it, your mailman might start to dislike you. That’s
because he’s going to be lugging around all the mail that involves
your college search. That means pounds of brochures featuring pretty
campuses, smiling students, and friendly professors. In fact, he probably
frowned a bit when he saw this envelope. But rest assured, this is not
going to be your typical shiny, happy college brochure.
This brochure should help guide you through the long and winding
maze that is college admissions. We’ll give you some tips, pointers,
and advice on how to navigate those white-capped waters.
EVERYTHING A STUDENT WANTED TO
KNOW ABOUT GETTING INTO COLLEGE.*
So, why would we do that? Well, ultimately, we hope that once you
figure out how to search for colleges, you choose to attend Wilkes
University. But we hope it also conveys one of the things that makes
Wilkes special—we always work closely with our students to help
them achieve all of their goals. So if you learn something from this
brochure, we’ve done something good. And if you decide to attend
Wilkes, we’ve done our job.
SCANTRON IS NOT A NEW
TRANSFORMERS VILLAIN.
IT IS SIMPLY YOUR OPPONENT IN
THE BATTLE OF THE SAT.
The SAT. Mere mention of it can make Scantron sheets tremble
and Number 2 pencils quiver in horror. But here are a few tips
that can help you slay the SAT beast:
Remember, it’s only an exam.
Your life does not depend on it. Albert Einstein, William Shakespeare, and that guy who invented canned ham never took the
SAT, and they did just fine.
Don’t be afraid to guess.
If you can eliminate even one answer on a question, guessing
increases your odds of success.
Be a bubble boy (or girl).
To save time, circle the correct answer in your test book in
groups of five, and once you have completed five questions,
bubble in those answers on your answer sheet.
Underline key words, phrases, and names.
When tackling questions in the reading comprehension section,
underline as you go.
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Don’t labor over one question. It’s not worth it to lose minutes
answering one question when that will keep you from getting to
five other ones.
SONGS IN THE KEY OF SMARTNESS:
AN SAT STUDYING PLAYLIST
Instrumentals typically make for the best studying
music. So here’s a batch of cool, wordless songs that
will make your brain happy:
Hint “Quite Spectacular”
The Beastie Boys “Electric Worm”
RJD2 “Ghostwriter”
Hans Zimmer “You’re So Cool”
Beethoven “Moonlight Sonata”
Aphex Twin “Fingerbib”
The Allman Brothers “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Requiem in D Minor”
Broken Social Scene “Pacific Theme”
Explosions in the Sky “Your Hand in Mine”
The Meters “Sissy Strut”
GET YOUR POPCORN READY:
PRE-SAT MOVIE NIGHT
Clear your head the night before the big exam
with a studious movie to inspire you the next
day. Some Wilkes students’ picks:
Dead Poets Society
Rushmore
Stealing Harvard
The Emperor’s Club
Good Will Hunting
Election
A Beautiful Mind
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Lean On Me
School Ties
Finding Forrester
Dangerous Minds
MMM…TAFFY LOG:
SAT SNACK GUIDE
You are allowed to bring in a snack to the SAT,
which you can store in your bag and eat during
breaks. So bring your favorite foods to munch
on. If you need more inspiration, visit the blog
www.snackattackblog.blogspot.com for creative
suggestions like Smoky Mountain Taffy Logs and
Crunky Crunch Chocolate.