The OLINformer

August 16, 2007

Filed under: Admission Info — Allison Bahme @ 3:12 pm

All I’ll say is… go forth and apply.

You mean I have to apply again?

Comment by Arash — August 16, 2007 @ 7:46 pm
I’m looking forward to Olin… I just can’t imagine how can a school so young be so extraordinary and full of innovation!

Comment by Chun — August 21, 2007 @ 2:58 am
Hi Allison, I have a question about the Teacher of Choice Recommendations.

I have been part of a Leadership/Information Technology organization for over 5 years now, and the Director of the program knows me very well, both as a person and academically. Is it possible for me to use him as a source of recommendation, or would I need to use someone else who has taught me in a formal classroom environment?

Thanks!

Comment by Arille — September 1, 2007 @ 1:57 am
Great question, Arille! (and one I’ll delve into again later…)

I would definitely suggest that you have a teacher from a “formal” classroom setting write your Teacher of Choice recommendation; we are truly interested in getting that perspective from those recommendations. However, please feel free to have your L/I Tech Director write you an additional letter! While we don’t want 10 additional recommendations from applicants, an extra letter here or there - especially one that will provide a different perspective than your two classroom teachers - are always appreciated.

Hope that clears things up a bit!
~ab

Comment by OlinAdmission — September 5, 2007 @ 11:36 am