On rule-breakers

Some thoughts I had earlier tonight on leadership and game-changers: Lately I’ve thought a lot about how individuals we now recognize as major cultural icons must have felt when they were first starting out their career/movement. I’ve thought about how...

Reporting from the Clinton Global Initiative University

On March 22, I had the privilege of attending the Clinton Global Initiative University conference at Arizona State University on behalf of Center for Student Opportunity and the I’m First project. It was one of the highlights of my senior year at Harvard. Being...

Opportunity Knocks: Pre-College Prep & Outreach

Click here to view the March Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Prep & Outreach opportunities at: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Let’s Get Ready! Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, National College Advising Corps –...

Enjoy These Moments

Just two short years ago, I stood in the very shoes most of you now stand. I had written, proofread, and rewritten countless essays and checked more boxes than I care to count. But most importantly, I had pressed that glorious – yet so intimidating – “Submit” button....

Break Time

Spring break is only 2 days away and I couldn’t be more excited. For my college, spring break starts right after a bunch of essays are due and when most teachers give midterm tests. Knowing you do well on all of your midterms and essays makes spring break more...