by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13 | February 22, 2010
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...
by Jesse Sanchez, Harvard University , '14 | February 19, 2010
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...
by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14 | February 15, 2010
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...
by Seanna Leath | February 12, 2010
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...
by Joseph Dingman | February 10, 2010
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...
by Angelica Robinson, Dillard University , '12 | February 8, 2010
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...
