1. Set the stage.
THEM TO THE FAMILY.
WELCOME
Introduce yourself as a Skidmore parent.
“Hi I’m Lucy, my daughter is a sophomore studying Chemistry at Skidmore. She’s also planning to study abroad and lives on campus in Wait Hall…”
Offer congratulations on their child’s acceptance. “You’re part of a small but tight-knit family now and it’s such an honor to welcome you!”
State your intentions.
“I’m reaching out to you, parent to parent, to have a thoughtful conversation. I’d love to hear what’s on your mind, answer any questions you have and maybe tell you a bit about my experience with Skidmore.”
a resource.
2.
ANSWER QUESTIONS.
Be
LISTEN AND
You may have your own approach, but here are some sample questions to help get the conversation started:
“Is <student first name> feeling anxious? Excited? Ready for college?”
“Why did <student first name> apply to Skidmore? What are they interested in?”
“What’s one thing you hope <student first name> finds in college?” “Are there questions keeping you up at night?”
“Do you have specific questions about [Study Abroad, Residential Life, Financial Aid, etc.] that I can help answer or refer you to informational resources?”
3. Connect through stories. BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH SKIDMORE.
■ What inspired your own student to choose Skidmore
■ An experience your student has had at Skidmore that has been especially significant
■ A concern you once had, that you’ve now learned wasn’t worth the stress
■ Why, as a parent, you volunteered to speak to other parents
If there’s time, consider sharing a personal story about:
Quick References AND RESOURCES Admissions www.skidmore.edu/admissions admissions@skidmore.edu (518) 580-5570 Athletics www.skidmoreathletics.com (518) 580-5370 Financial Aid www.skidmore.edu/financialaid finaid@skidmore.edu (518) 580-5750 First-Year Experience www.skidmore.edu/fye (518) 580-8111 London First-Year www.skidmore.edu/london Experience (518) 580-5355 Regular Decision (RD) enrollment deadline is May 1, 2023.