When less is more: the downside of overinvolvement
One of the most telling aspects of any student’s application outside of the essay is the page devoted to extracurricular activities and community service.
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The Interview Jitters: 6 Ways to Negate the Nerves
“Miss Morgan, what do you see yourself offering to Transylvania?”
“What are you involved in in your high school?”
“Well, Miss Morgan, what do you do in your free time and why?”
So. Many. Questions.
Spaghetti sauce and your college decision
Whilst doing my laundry last Thursday, I listened to a TED talk by author Malcolm Gladwell. The lecture he gave was about spaghetti sauce and, naturally, my thoughts went straight to the process of choosing a college.
What to expect on an overnight visit
High school seniors, you’re probably in the narrowing-down phase of your college search process. You’ve applied everywhere, done some campus visits, and as financial aid packages come in the mail, you and your family are starting to make the most important decision you’ve probably made so far. No pressure, right?
Donuts & Darwin
Who knew that natural selection and genetic variation could make such an interesting class? Neither did I, until I decided to take my First-Year Research Seminar (FYRS) entitled “Darwin (and Wallace’s) Dangerous Idea.”