Meiklejohn Peer Advisor Application
There are two different applications for the Meiklejohn Advising Program. If you have not yet served as a Meiklejohn peer advisor, please select the Rookie Application. If you are currently a Meiklejohn and would like to serve again next year, please choose the Veteran Application.
Please note that you must be in good academic standing to apply to become a Meiklejohn.
Early applicants are advised to submit all application materials by the end of the fall 2008 semester. Regular applicants will be prompted to complete their applications early in the spring 2009 semester.
Application FAQ
How do I apply to be a Meiklejohn?
The application will be available online at www.brown.edu/meiks. The deadline for submission is mid-February. An exact deadline date will appear on this webpage soon.
What does the application involve?
The application includes questions about your academic interests and experiences and several short essay questions. You will also be asked to write a letter of introduction to your potential advisees. Because the application is online, you will be able to save the application as you go and work on it over the course of several days.
Who can write me a letter of recommendation?
Rookie applicants are required to provide two letters of recommendation, one of which must be written by a Brown community member. Academic advisors, course instructors, deans and program directors, or coaches are all appropriate references. One letter of recommendation may come from a high school teacher, mentor, guidance counselor, or supervisor.
Veteran applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from a current advisee. Group leader evaluations will be taken into account separately.
Do I need to interview?
All first-time applicants are required to complete a 30-minute interview.
Can I apply to be a Meiklejohn if I’m also interested in becoming a RPL, MPC, etc?
Training programs for RPLs, MPCs, and other peer advisors often conflict with mandatory meetings for Meiklejohn training. You are welcome to submit an application for more than one program. If you are accepted into another peer advising program, please notify us by email. We will contact you once training dates have been set if there are conflicts.
How are Meiklejohns and faculty members paired?
The application form asks you to identify the departments in which you are most comfortable advising. We will try to match you with a faculty member in the department(s) you indicate. Please bear in mind that the logistics of the matching process do not always allow us to accommodate student preferences in this area.
If a faculty member has told you that he or she would like you to serve as his or her Mieklejohn, please indicate that on the application form. We will notify the advisor to confirm this information. We do our best to accommodate faculty requests for specific Meiklejohns.
What if I don’t know how to peer advise?
Don’t worry! All Meiklejohns go through a mandatory training session each semester. If you are accepted to the program, we will email you about training dates and times.