Snowflakes, Christmas joy, and…Exams

by Shaun Devlin

This term has whizzed by in such a blur that I can hardly believe that it’s already almost over! College life has become routine, but definitely a routine that I enjoy. I have met so many great people, been exposed to interesting classes and professors, balanced my...

Late But It's Ok

by Leah Jean-Louis, Swarthmore College, '14

Ok, so it’s December! And, I bet most of you are freaking out. It’s finals season. Papers, exams, projects are all due. Snow is falling and you’re wrapped in layers of clothes hoping to pass by a Dunkin’ Donuts for some wonderful hot chocolate. But more importantly,...

Be Unique…Be Daring…Go for that class you never thought you'd take..

by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14

Hi guys! I know its been a while since I last posted. Sophomore year is bit more hectic than I thought it would be…or maybe that’s just because I am in Organic Chemistry and slowly drowning in all of my work for that class. But, on another note, I hope...

Dumb Questions?

by Abigail Macias, Dartmouth College

I’d like to say that over a year ago I was in the same position many of you are in now: searching for the right college. To be honest, I was worried more about the financial aspect of higher education than actually looking for an institution. I had no idea where to...

Giving Thanks: Past and Present

by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13

As Thanksgiving is upon us, it is once again time to give thanks, and I want to give thanks to those in my past and in my future who have helped me get to where I am today. I am very thankful for those teachers who were always there to help me, two specifically. A...

College Essays: Happy Days!

by Jenny Luong, Amherst College, '14

     Not really. Not for me anyway. I applied to so many schools that I felt quite overwhelmed by the whole process.      Although the Common Application helps out the main essay, many schools require supplemental essays, which may be short or long depending on the...