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Re: Dress Code for ASW

Post by RCSOB657 » Tue Mar 03, 2015 5:01 am

Lolz. My RSVP on this second school says business casual, but I am also sitting down with the Dean. Suit it is. My first school's visit back in February was basically a formal interview to confirm me wanting the full ride they offered: It did not say anything in the RSVP but I sure as hell wore a suit.

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Post by GoneSouth » Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:03 am

At Columbia ASD yesterday, at least 30% of the people were wearing jeans and only a handful were close to what I could call dressed up.

If it's good enough for Columbia, it's probably ok most places

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Post by ballcaps » Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:34 am

TCR is tuxedo t-shirt

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Post by AquafiNa » Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:59 am

GoneSouth wrote:At Columbia ASD yesterday, at least 30% of the people were wearing jeans and only a handful were close to what I could call dressed up.

If it's good enough for Columbia, it's probably ok most places
Jeans and what? Like a button down shirt?

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Re: Dress Code for ASW

Post by Pneumonia » Thu Mar 05, 2015 11:10 am

Jeans and a button front is TCR for guys.

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Post by RSN » Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:55 pm

Having been to two schools this week and seen all range of clothing from T-shirts and jeans to blazers and dresses, I can say with a reasonable degree of confidence that no one cares. Just don't be the kid with your parents.

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Post by RCSOB657 » Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:06 pm

LetsGoMets wrote:Having been to two schools this week and seen all range of clothing from T-shirts and jeans to blazers and dresses, I can say with a reasonable degree of confidence that no one cares. Just don't be the kid with your parents.
One of the two other people that went to the same interview day I did in Feb had his mom there...

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Post by chuckbass » Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:12 pm

I mean depending on what school you're looking at, a lot of parents may be paying substantial amounts for the school so you sure as hell better let your mom or dad come if they want to. Parents are only a problem when they ask questions.

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Post by A. Nony Mouse » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:06 pm

scottidsntknow wrote:I mean depending on what school you're looking at, a lot of parents may be paying substantial amounts for the school so you sure as hell better let your mom or dad come if they want to. Parents are only a problem when they ask questions.
Dude, no.

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Post by cron1834 » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:29 pm

I was hoping someone would add a fresh new take to this fledgling topic...

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Post by Dream_weaver32 » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:29 pm

I was at an event this weekend where there were a large number of parents. They were the ones asking all the questions. It was kind of annoying. It's professional school, time to be professional.

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Post by Mack.Hambleton » Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:50 pm

Dream_weaver32 wrote:I was at an event this weekend where there were a large number of parents. They were the ones asking all the questions. It was kind of annoying. It's professional school, time to be professional.
What school

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Post by BlueLaw11 » Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:48 am

To those who have gone to a few ASWs: Is it normal to be bombarded with pamphlets/brochures throughout the day? Wondering if I should bring a backpack to store things

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Post by RCSOB657 » Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:08 pm

I'm assuming you're bringing a portfolio or pad to write things down? Just get a document folder (you should have one with a portfolio), keep it all in there. I've got one with a zipper, so I can use it as a case without having to worry about stuff falling out.

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Post by giantswan » Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:08 pm

RCSOB657 wrote:I'm assuming you're bringing a portfolio or pad to write things down? Just get a document folder (you should have one with a portfolio), keep it all in there. I've got one with a zipper, so I can use it as a case without having to worry about stuff falling out.
Is this something that most people do?

I wasn't planning on taking anything with me when I visited schools - I just figured they'd give us anything we needed.

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Post by dusters » Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:23 pm

This can't be serious. If you wear a suit to ASW, you are a tool. Wear jeans or business casual.

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Post by chuckbass » Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:29 pm

giantswan wrote:
RCSOB657 wrote:I'm assuming you're bringing a portfolio or pad to write things down? Just get a document folder (you should have one with a portfolio), keep it all in there. I've got one with a zipper, so I can use it as a case without having to worry about stuff falling out.
Is this something that most people do?

I wasn't planning on taking anything with me when I visited schools - I just figured they'd give us anything we needed.
Lol you don't need to do that. And I mean it's also not like they're gonna tell you anything that you couldn't have learned from the website.

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Re: Dress Code for ASW

Post by RCSOB657 » Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:07 pm

No, you don't 'need' to do it. You don't even need to go to their program. However, if you're going to a place you've never been to before and are there for the singular purpose of figuring out if you want to be there for the next three years of your life and you aren't taking notes (mental or physical), well that's your choice. The two ASW I am going to have interview components for further considerations, so yes I will wear a suit and be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Anyone else can show up in flip flops for all I really fraking care. Your future, you own it.

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Post by ymmv » Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:10 pm

RCSOB657 wrote:No, you don't 'need' to do it. You don't even need to go to their program. However, if you're going to a place you've never been to before and are there for the singular purpose of figuring out if you want to be there for the next three years of your life and you aren't taking notes (mental or physical), well that's your choice. The two ASW I am going to have interview components for further considerations, so yes I will wear a suit and be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Anyone else can show up in flip flops for all I really fraking care. Your future, you own it.
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Post by chuckbass » Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:11 pm

RCSOB657 wrote:No, you don't 'need' to do it. You don't even need to go to their program. However, if you're going to a place you've never been to before and are there for the singular purpose of figuring out if you want to be there for the next three years of your life and you aren't taking notes (mental or physical), well that's your choice. The two ASW I am going to have interview components for further considerations, so yes I will wear a suit and be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Anyone else can show up in flip flops for all I really fraking care. Your future, you own it.
Your performance art truly is masterful.

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Re: Dress Code for ASW

Post by giantswan » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:15 am

scottidsntknow wrote:
giantswan wrote:
RCSOB657 wrote:I'm assuming you're bringing a portfolio or pad to write things down? Just get a document folder (you should have one with a portfolio), keep it all in there. I've got one with a zipper, so I can use it as a case without having to worry about stuff falling out.
Is this something that most people do?

I wasn't planning on taking anything with me when I visited schools - I just figured they'd give us anything we needed.
Lol you don't need to do that. And I mean it's also not like they're gonna tell you anything that you couldn't have learned from the website.
Chill, thank you.

On another note, my first ASW is tomorrow and after reading this thread I'm really interested to see if anyone shows up in a suit.

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Re: Dress Code for ASW

Post by KMart » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:22 am

I feel like there's always one.

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Re: Dress Code for ASW

Post by RCSOB657 » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:45 am

Tad bit more simple than that though, my interview is at the end of the ASW. I'll just throw my tie and jacket on right before it.

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Post by Hand » Mon Mar 09, 2015 1:45 pm

RCSOB657 wrote:No, you don't 'need' to do it. You don't even need to go to their program. However, if you're going to a place you've never been to before and are there for the singular purpose of figuring out if you want to be there for the next three years of your life and you aren't taking notes (mental or physical), well that's your choice. The two ASW I am going to have interview components for further considerations, so yes I will wear a suit and be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Anyone else can show up in flip flops for all I really fraking care. Your future, you own it.
Are you open carrying at ASW?

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Post by Winston1984 » Mon Mar 09, 2015 1:57 pm

hereisonehand wrote:
RCSOB657 wrote:No, you don't 'need' to do it. You don't even need to go to their program. However, if you're going to a place you've never been to before and are there for the singular purpose of figuring out if you want to be there for the next three years of your life and you aren't taking notes (mental or physical), well that's your choice. The two ASW I am going to have interview components for further considerations, so yes I will wear a suit and be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Anyone else can show up in flip flops for all I really fraking care. Your future, you own it.
Are you open carrying at ASW?
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