Oberlin Blogs

Go to the college that is right for you, not the one that is right for others’ perception of you.

Performance major applicants! Read for some tips and tricks on self recording pre-screenings (and really any other performance videos) this fall!

Another way of looking at the audition process.

This is the story of how I found myself amongst the cornfields of Ohio, two miles from an alpaca farm. 

Fire away.

A good or a bad interview will not be the deciding factor for admissions, but it never hurts to do well.

You should pick a college that will help you become the person you want to be in four years.

I love El Paso and will always miss home, but leaving Texas is one of the best decisions (if not the absolute best) that I’ve ever made.

This story is for the students who aren’t sure whether they’ll fit in.

The admissions staff are all really friendly and were more than willing to let me tag along to show you guys how an Oberlin tour works.

I chose Oberlin when I was 10 years old, but I didn't commit until after I applied a second time while living abroad on my gap year. All Roads Lead to Oberlin, but my road was extra long.

You’ve just been accepted to Oberlin. You’re just not sure if you want to come. Now what?