Oberlin Blogs

“Ozzie, you’ve never even lived in a city. Why should I trust anything you have to say?” Well that’s a great question...

Some guidance on what to do after receiving either an acceptance, placement on a waitlist, or rejection from a music school.

Why did I decide Oberlin?

Rejection from a top choice college can feel heartbreaking. It's not the be-all and end-all.

"A hacky-sacking, poetry-reading, tie-dyeing kind of place... like Reed or Oberlin, where the air is sweet with the scent of patchouli."

Going back to my first visit to campus.

Do it. Be like a fish.

Was it the butterfly effect or fate?

Some advice for your college decision process.

Congratulations -- you've been admitted to college(s). But how do you choose where to enroll? Here are some questions to consider.

The first time I visited Oberlin, I hated it.

What are your next steps if you've been offered a spot on the waitlist?