Khadijah Williams

The most intense 3 hours of my life.

Hurry bus! Please hurry!! March 31st was the craziest time for me. I elected to get my admissions decisions from Stanford, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Williams, and Harvard by email, because truthfully, I didn’t want to wait for mail. Although I got into a lot of...

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Don't judge a College by its Cover

One of the most important things in the college process  is visiting the colleges. Even with all the research you have done, there’s just nothing like being there. Often, schools will pay to fly you out. Take advantage of this! The best way to know if you want to go...

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Managing your time in college

Reflecting on my first semester in college, my biggest struggle was with time management. In this video, I share some advice for what to expect in college and how to manage your time so you succeed.

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Asking for help

I've been back in Los Angeles for break, and Matt Rubinoff, CSO's Executive Director, visited me this weekend. Of course he brought his Flip Video. Here's some advice on asking for help and finding a mentor to help you get to college.

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Time Management 101

So, I’m at Harvard University. I have perfect time management skills, I’m some super-genius, and I got a 2600 on the SAT. Extra points for being awesome, of course. In my spare time, I rescue starving children in Africa. I wrote my first paper and got a A+ on it. I...

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