by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
With a new year comes a new semester, a clean slate, and a fresh perspective. I usually do not highlight specific goals for myself, rather I try to just be the best that I can be in everything that I do; however, this year I do want to target one aspect of my academic...
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
Anyone, no matter how selfless, can and will sing praises of themselves if it means having a shot at admittance to their dream school. The personal statement allows students to make themselves be heard in a unique way, and highlight aspects of themselves that they...
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
In my opinion, one of the most important aspects of finding a college that fits you is feeling comfortable in the campus environment. Leaving the realm of high school and home life is a huge change, and being surrounded by people of all backgrounds and walks of life,...
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
To be frank, I didn’t really need to “try” in high school. My small town, public school of about 600 students total did not boast impressive research opportunities or robotics clubs, advanced STEM courses or top notch professors. So, I was left with no other option...
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18
It’s a bit surreal to think that one click controls the direction your life will take, sending you to either soaring in ecstasy to your dream or plummeting downward into uncertainty. This one click represents years of preparation, months of refinement, and hours upon...
