by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
Deferred. Often the grey area that rarely gets discussed, deferred isn’t a yes or a no. Rather, it’s a slap in the face that feels much more like a no than a yes. The admission counselor read my application and wasn’t impressed. They shrugged their shoulders and threw...
by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18
Senior year is halfway done, but are those college applications? Remember that although these essays may take forever to write, know that they are all worth it. Of course, it is a struggle to begin writing a paper, but sometimes you got to think back and ask yourself...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
My advisor worriedly looks at me and says, “Many second years are just beginning to think about a field of study. Have you thought at all about what you want to major in?” Just beginning to think about what they want to major in? Seriously? Has no one else been...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
Ahhhh the fall… A wonderful time of year, unless you happen to be a high school senior going on countless college tours and pulling your hair out as you begin each new college application. But fear not! Although application season is in full gear, you have to...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
She never knew me, but boy did I know her. We walked like zombies for the first week after she went missing. Everyone’s heads were facing down as their minds wandered in confusion and fear. How could this have happened, and what actually did happen? She was all around...
