Oberlin Blogs

Does being a double degree student make you less of a musician? Less of a scholar?

As I am employed as a tour guide, admissions intern, and creative writing intern, "All Roads" is pretty busy for me. Besides tours, info sessions, and panels, I saw Reefer Madness, sunbathed, and contra danced.

You pick up some Yiddish at Oberlin, for those of you coming from places like Columbia, Missouri, or those of you too young to remember Linda Richman.

One of the questions I get on tours is "What's an average day like, for an Oberlin student?" This is, of course, one of the most difficult questions ever.

Now comes the last but often unexpectedly difficult part of the admissions process: weighing your various options and deciding which of the colleges that have admitted you would be the best fit for the next exciting phase of your life.

The applications were sent, the waiting is over, and by the magic of a little envelope in the mail, POOF! You're now one step closer to being an Obie. But, if you've been accepted, what is available to help you decide if Oberlin is the right place for you? Man, if only there was some great and helpful program...

Because there's no better way to procrastinate writing your college application essays than reading tips about writing your college application essays.

Unqualified and unsolicited advice on the college essay from someone who went about it the wrong way.

The college essay can be hard to write, and equally hard to give advice on. Here's my attempt on the latter.

They have a velvet Last Supper hanging above the stairs leading to the exit. I'm serious.

To my delight, a prospie e-mailed me last week and asked if she could spend some time with me during her visit to Oberlin. We had a good time, but here's how to have an even better stay.

In which I chronicle my journey from prospie to student to admissions representative.