Admissions

The single most important thing to do at M.C.L.A. is attend class. Attendance is very important, especially in small classes where participation is a major part of the grade. Also, get to know the professors; they can help you achieve any goal you put your mind to.

For potential students, I would recommend getting to class on time every day, it helps with your grade, classes are only five minutes from the dorm rooms, and the teachers take notice and you get on their good side. Get involved in clubs that you enjoy, do not just join clubs for the number. Clubs become more beneficial when you actually enjoy them and want to participate. Attend all of the first days activities because it is the best way to meet your friends early on when everyone is still looking to find their place. Paper plates, plastic cups and dining ware are essentials if you are going to be living in a dorm room since it is difficult to wash dishes in the bathroom. Oh, and one last tip; become friends with an upperclassmen so they can drive you grocery stores such as Wal-Mart, or Price Chopper.

Attendance is a HUGE part of success. Classes are small, the campus is small, and the professors know you by name.

Make sure you have warm clothes and a good winter coat. It gets cold very quickly in the Berkshires.

Not all cell carriers works here. AT&T has the best coverage.

Don't hide who you are. Be yourself. It is a very accepting school. The campus is also very diverse for it's size. Put yourself out there.

Take advantage of all the stuff you can get into for free with your student ID card: Mass MOCA, Big Y silver savings club card, discounts in town, etc.

Do what you want but go with an open mind to new ideas, people, clubs, classes and everything else the school has to offer. Be open and willing to explore and try new things. Also, get yourself out there! Talk to teachers, do good in your classes and make friends with them after all these people can help recommend you for jobs down the road, they also could have the key to some very important doors you need opened.