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Clear filtersNovember 18, 2010
Part 1 of a 4-part series. In this section, planning your official admissions visit.
November 15, 2010
Everyone has an Oberlin story, and I think the variety between them really gives you a sense of the kind of student body we represent here at Oberlin. So here's mine.
November 11, 2010
The information you need to make a semi-educated guess about the likelihood of your admission to Oberlin.
November 8, 2010
When we finally parted ways, it struck me almost immediately that Oberlin is not just a town where I drive to work five days a week.
October 26, 2010
This is mine.
September 9, 2010
In the admissions office, we particularly enjoy seeing all the new students arrive on campus because we have played such an important role in selecting the incoming class.
June 14, 2010
I'm proud to say that I've been able to roll over $1,500 in tuition and buy all my books for each of my first two semesters. Still, paying for an education is a group effort, encompassing students, parents, and colleges.
April 30, 2010
Isaac recalls his own college decision and gives advice for those in the same tough situation.
April 26, 2010
The idea of using an agent has some merit. But what are the values of those things? That depends in large part on what other sources of information are available and how much they cost.
April 16, 2010
First, a PSA. CSA is hosting Asian Pop Night this Friday at the 'Sco.
April 7, 2010
I am a big fan of free pizza. I am, however, not as big a fan of prospies.
April 6, 2010
In many ways, my story of getting to Oberlin is pretty uninspiring, and it's certainly brief.