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Have-A-Look

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Have-A-Look, a program designed for students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education, offers the opportunity to become acquainted with the academic and social opportunities at Haverford.

October 3-5, 2021

Have-A-Look will be held virtually this fall. Even in a virtual space, we know that sustained engagement with one another will help build community and give you the richest sense of what it would be like to be a member of the Haverford community.

Additionally, you will have the option to be considered for an in-person campus overnight visit that would take place several weeks after the virtual Have-A-Look program. Participating students will travel to Haverford on Sunday, October 24, and depart on Tuesday, October 26.

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How it Works

During the virtual program, participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and administrators, learn about diversity and inclusion on campus, and explore Haverford further. You will get the chance to engage in open dialogue with current Haverford students and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for how we choose to steward our community at Haverford.

All Have-A-Look participants will be able to complete an admission interview as a part of the program.

Deadlines

Priority Deadline for Overnight Visits: September 7
Standard Deadline: September 20

Applying

This program is for students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education, including students who identify as BIPOC, first generation to college, and/or low-income. Interested high school seniors (U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and undocumented/DACA students living in the United States) are welcome to apply.

Space is limited for the in-person overnight visit so please submit your application by the priority deadline of September 7 if you would like to be considered for this opportunity.

Please allow yourself at least 35 minutes to complete this application, which will ask you to answer two supplemental questions and reflect on your interest in Haverford.

Overnight Visits

Please Note: Due to limited capacity for overnight guest visits during the pandemic, Haverford will not be able to host all HAL participants for the in-person program in Fall 2021. We strongly encourage you to apply by September 7 if you are interested in the overnight visit and are planning to be fully vaccinated by October 10. We are also committed to working with you to support your ability to attend Have-A-Look, including need-based travel scholarships for those considering the in-person opportunity.

In the event that you do not participate in the overnight visit this fall, all HAL participants who are admitted to Haverford will be invited to the in-person spring Fly-in Squirrels (FIS) program. Haverford will provide need-based travel scholarships for FIS 2022 participants.

Before indicating on the HAL application your interest in an overnight stay this fall, please be sure that you have permission from your parent or guardian and your school to travel to Philadelphia for this opportunity. If your airline tickets are booked and you cannot attend, you may be responsible for the cost of your ticket.

Get to Know Us!

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  • Athena Intanate

    Athena Intanate '23

    (she/her)

    Burgeoning H-Mart enthusiast.

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  • Sam Olivares-Mejia

    Sam Olivares-Mejia '22

    (she/they)

    Environmental Studies Major, Biology Minor. Farmer, dancer and friend with roots in Mexico.

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  • Marcos Padrón-Curet

    Marcos Padrón-Curet '23

    (he/they)

    I am a Romance Languages major and work in the ADI team for Admissions!

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  • Ryan Dukarm

    Ryan Dukarm

    Assistant Director of Admission

    (he/him)

    Haverford alum (class of 2019) with a painful fandom of Buffalo sports teams.

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  • Maria Reyes Pacheco

    Maria Reyes Pacheco '24

    (she/her)

    FGLI student from Maryland, but I was born in Bolivia. I am a History Major and Latinx Studies Minor. I am on the ALAS Board, COML, and a Student Consultant at Bryn Mawr.

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  • Urgyen Wangmo

    Urgyen Wangmo '22

    (she/her)

    Tibetan who hates Hawaiian pizza and is currently binging Survivor.

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  • Zakiyyah Winston

    Zakiyyah Winston '22

    (she/her)

    Music aficionado studying Biology and Health Studies on the pre-med track.

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  • Seun Eisape

    Seun Eisape '24

    (he/him)

    Self-proclaimed Croc enthusiast and spokesperson.

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  • Jonathan Hill

    Jonathan Hill '24

    (he/him)

    Aspiring Economics major from Houston who loves music, food, and movies.

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  • Kat Abels

    Kathleen Abels

    Director of Admission

    (she/her)

    Loves the outdoors, but not as much as breakfast — named her dogs Granola & Yogurt!

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  • Jiawen Wang

    Jiawen Wang '23

    (they/them)

    A chemistry major who enjoys drawing, writing and cafe-hopping. You'll find me hanging out in the KINSC, working in Lutnick Library or walking around the Nature Trail!

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  • Christina Butcher BMC '19

    Christina Butcher

    Admission Counselor

    (she/her)

    Christina loves learning languages, travelling, and meeting prospective students from all around the world.

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  • Cathy Zhu

    Cathy Zhu '23

    (she/her)

    Anthropology and Psychology Major who loves to cook, bake, run, and watch reality TV :)

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  • Mónica Mena Cordero

    Mónica Mena Cordero '24

    (she/they)

    A sophomore from Puerto Rico, I’m interested in majoring in Econ with a Latin American Studies Concentration!

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  • Ainsley Bruton '21

    Ainsley Bruton

    Admission Counselor

    (they/them)

    Ainsley is originally from Mississippi and is a proud Haverford Alum from the class of 2021!

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  • Fadi Totah '24

    (he/him)

    Hello! I'm Fadi, I'm a Biology major, and a Neuroscience Minor. I'm also an international student from Palestine.

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  • Zaida Boissiere

    Zaida Boissiere '24

    (she/her)

    My favorite hobbies are dance and yoga. I love to travel and spend time with family and friends.

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  • Tyler

    Tyler Clauson-Wolf

    Assistant Director of Admission

    (he/him)

    Ball is most certainly life, but it is not quite as important to me as family and friends.

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  • Michael

    Michael Deleon

    Assistant Director of Admission & Access and Diversity Initiatives

    (he/his)

    Either dancing to music only playing in his head or counting down the days until Sunday brunch.

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  • Rafael Jovel

    Rafael Jovel '22

    (he/him)

    I'm a senior from Brooklyn, NY and a huge trivia nerd! (Most people call me Raf!)

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  • Jess

    Jess Lord

    VP & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid

    (he/him)

    In addition to loving working in admission, Jess loves anything to do with food - eating, cooking, baking, etc.

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  • Sarah

    Sarah Jennings

    Admission Counselor

    (she/her)

    Recent Haverford alum with a love of psychology and photography.

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  • Carly

    Carly Valenzuela

    Associate Director of Admission

    (she/her)

    Proud cat mom, Californian, and world traveler with a strong love for Korean BBQ and board games.

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  • Brandon Saucedo Pita

    Brandon Saucedo Pita '22

    (he/him)

    Coffee, Movie, Bachata & Drill music enthusiast from the Southwest Side of Chicago.

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  • Brandon Alonso '22

    (he/him)

    Interested in all things psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy related. I also really really like chocolate ice-cream and coffee.

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  • Yousef Almbaid

    Yousef Almbaid '23

    (he/him)

    Born and raised in Palestine! I am a huge soccer fan. I intend on studying economics here at Haverford

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Questions?

Please contact us—we're happy to help!

  • Tyler Clauson-Wolf
    Assistant Director of Admission
    tclausonwo [at] haverford.edu

  • Michael Deleon
    Assistant Director of Admission and Access and Diversity Initiatives
    mdeleon [at] haverford.edu

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