by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15
My college application process was like a bowl of sweet and sour chicken (which by the way according to my Chinese roommate is not real Chinese food, but nonetheless) because it was both exciting and bitter at times. Luckily however I made it through and so I learned...
by Irvin Gomez, Dartmouth College , '13
Ask any admissions staff what aspect of an application makes a student stand out and they will reply that it is the essay. There is really no way to stress the importance of the essay component during the college application process. Being one of the most important...
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...
by Lot Kwarteng, Miami University , '14
How many students my age have blogs that are read in mass? I’m suspecting that not many do, but that’s how wonderful and unique this position is. I have the honor of sharing my first year college experience with people all across the country. I have the...
