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Clear filtersThe Short Essay: A 200 Word Challenge
December 11, 2013
Intention is important to me as a reader, and nothing clues me in to that as much as your Extracurricular Activity essay.
Bring on Reading Season! (And a note on Early Decision)
November 14, 2013
Once Halloween passes and stores start stocking their oranges-and-browns or reds-and-greens, my mind turns to the crisp promise of a newly opened application.
On the Liberal Arts
November 1, 2013
And then, in unison: "What we want to know is, what is the value of a liberal arts degree?"
The Eve of Travel Season
October 23, 2013
The admissions process can feel like it is never-ending, but I love the adventure of it: next year, who knows where you'll be and who your best friends will be, and which clubs you'll have joined or founded?
All Roads Lead to Difficult Decision
May 1, 2013
It is a terrific opportunity for admissions and the campus at large to showcase all that the college and community has to offer aspiring Oberlin students. It's a red carpet-like treatment for families ...
Go Small or Go Home
April 9, 2013
In my hopes to convince my sister (and you, Oberlin prospies) that small schools are where it's at, I've compiled a short list of just a few of the reasons enumerating why going to a smaller school is the best.
That Time of Year
April 9, 2013
During spring break, I realized that this was that time of the year, when seniors find out where they're going, juniors visit colleges and worry about standardized test scores, and students road-trip...
Impressions from a Yalie
March 18, 2013
My name is Aleena, and I am a Yalie... I spent my past week visiting Dara at Oberlin, and now I'd like to share my observations, because I truly believe that Oberlin is an incredible place, and it might be interesting hear about from a non-Obie perspective.
This one is for the parents out there
December 9, 2012
This one is for the parents whose children are applying Early Decision. This one is for you.
What do Oberlin, University of Michigan, and Williams College all have in common?
October 30, 2012
Perhaps more than you might think.
Oberlin v. Yale
October 26, 2012
I spent a lot of time with my nose in the air and a crick in my neck when I visited my friend at Yale this week.
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