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How I Almost Didn't Go to Oberlin--Twice (And Why I'm Very Glad I Did)

April 6, 2012

Tess Yanisch

Perhaps it is strange that an Oberlin blogger should write about almost not coming to Oberlin, especially in a month when prospective students are trying to make their decisions about which school to attend, but I think it's important that you know that Oberlin does not have an aura of inevitability for everyone.

No Acorn Unturned

December 18, 2011

Ma'ayan Plaut

I have been told that if you see a white squirrel on an Oberlin tour, it's good luck. I never went on a tour as a pre-Obie, but I know that seeing one (or five!) in Tappan Square truly makes my day every time.

Our awesome future Obies

April 4, 2011

Leslie Braat

Interesting is an understatement when talking about these students! Roget would also suggest exciting, fascinating, out-of-the-ordinary, remarkable...

A Word to the Waitlisted

April 1, 2011

Elizabeth Houston

Two years ago, I wrote a detailed post about why we have a wait list that answered a number of questions you might have if you recently received a wait list letter from Oberlin, but I also wanted to comment specifically on this year's wait list.

Letters away!

March 29, 2011

Jesse Hernandez

Yesterday afternoon I was privileged enough to witness the fourth annual "waving goodbye to the truck" day in the Admissions office. Let me tell you, it was quite the celebration.

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