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Advice on Applying to Oberlin

Kira Findling
November 27, 2016
It's late November and the height of college-application season - and I'm here to help! Here's my advice, compiled neatly into categories and lists.

Interview Bingo!

Tanya Aydelott
September 11, 2015
It's interview season! Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you walk into your college interview.

The Alumni Interview

Aries Indenbaum
January 22, 2010
Even though we sat in tiny plastic desk-chairs, I felt incredibly at ease. He didn't take notes. He didn't ask for my GPA. We were just chatting.