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THE Interview
I didn't have any in-person interviews.. all the schools I applied to were too far away. But I did have some over the phone interviews and here are a few tips: Don't Stress: I know how important an interview is, but if you start to get stressed and worried, not only...
Interviews go well when you're you
Interview time! Whether you already had them or still got some late ones, this is often the last step in the application process, aren’t you relieved? Some tips though- I know you have heard this before, but be yourself! Of course, you want to get cleaned up and dress...
SURVIVING YOUR COLLEGE INTERVIEW
Let's face it, the thought of sitting down and having a one-on-one conversation with an admissions officer or alumni of a college you have applied to can be very intimidating, but it's also one of your only chances to truly separate yourself from a whole pool of...
R.A.T.
While I hope no one followed my example, my actual college application process was hectic. I had everything in order theoretically…great grades…pretty test scores…more extracurricular and community service hours than I could list…I was in tip-top shape—ready for...
Video Blogging: Taking the leap to college
CSO's Executive Director Matt Rubinoff came to campus and we did some video blogging. Here I encourage you to think outside-the-box and venture away from home for college. Sorry about the rain and thunder background noise; it was not your typical sunny California day!
A Motivational Moment
There are no such things as big problems, only small people. If one doesn't let their problems overwhelm them, they'll make it through anything. I was always told that our problems are only as big as we make them, so when life knocks you on your butt, just get up. We...
The Financial Aid Process
GET HELP!!! These are the first two words that come to mind when I think of the financial aid process. Completing the FAFSA form can be very difficult without the proper guidance. It is very important to get assistance while completing this form. My first suggestion...
FAFSA– What a form!
As we all know the FAFSA is a very important form, and to be honest the thought of filling it out terrified me. I know it is silly to be intimidated by a form, but I was. This was my first true step to independence and I was so afraid to fill it out. As I waited to...
Unlike this post, do not be super late with your FAFSA form
I think the post title sums it all up, hah. I am tempted to make a Vlog, like my fellow scholar, and perhaps I will ride his coat tails later on. But that is the biggest tip I can tell you. You should definitely check out your schools' deadlines just to make sure...
Quest for College… Financial Deal or No Deal?
Hey Guys! I know I haven't posted in a while, but I've been on campus for the entire month of January. Williams has a winter study term during the month of January, where you take one course weekly for the entire month. Usually these courses are not as straining as...