Tips for a Better Personal Statement

by Matt Rubinoff

You may have been accepted into college—but the work doesn’t stop there. Whether you are a junior in high school, applying to 10 different schools, or a college senior, learning how to write a better, more effective personal statement is crucial. An essay prompt/cover...

What I love about College

by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16

Below is the link to my blog about what I love about college. Check it out and take some pointers from my...

That One Magic Letter!

by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15

Hi Everyone! Lately there’s been a commercial running on t.v. about high school seniors opening college acceptance letters and it has sparked me to recollect on my acceptance letter experience! When I opened my acceptance letter I was standing next to my mom,...

Beat the Heat: Summer Plans 2013

by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15

So what are your plans this summer? Enjoying the weather? Getting a job? Traveling? Landing that internship? Well, whatever your plans are, make sure to enjoy what you are doing and put your interests first! As for me, I will be interning at the United Nations for a...

I Held My Breath for 4 Months and Survived

by Joseph Lynn, University of Georgia, '15

It’s pretty probable that nearly everyone remembers where they were at and what they were doing when they were accepted into college. Some were hanging out with friends. Others may have been lounging at home. I was at work in a small hometown restaurant,...