Soliciting a Recommendation

The letter of recommendation is used to have more references linked to the experience and attributes of an applicant. A good recommendation letter consists of an introduction, a context, a recommendation, and a closure. You want to ask your recommenders if they are...

Sometimes it is Scary

Sometimes I sit in the library and I cannot help but question if I’m doing the right thing by being in college. You know, I’ve always wanted to go to college and I thought maybe if I attended I would know for sure if I wanted to be here, but the truth is,...

It loves me, It loves me not…

Let me tell you about my recent encounter with love:  Last fall, I met the love of my life: College. College loves me, but it hasn’t realized it. It loves me. It does! I guess you can think of me as a psychotic mujer who is obsessed with college! Hey,...

Reflections of a College (eep) Senior

This is incredibly exciting, but scary- In September I’m entering my last year of college! There have been tons of things that happened junior year- I’ve traveled (to New York, South Africa, Los Angeles, Nevada, New Orleans); I’ve developed meaningful friendships;...

Advice To College Counselors

The role of the college counselor during a student’s college process is one of extreme importance. I can honestly say that I probably would not be where I am if it wasn’t for the guidance, support, encouragement and patience of my college counselor. It was...