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Clear filtersOberlin and Beyond: Alexis Mitrushi '22
January 18, 2021
Alexis Mitrushi is a third-year viola major in the conservatory.
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It’s Not the Facts, It’s the Feelings
October 27, 2020
Go to the college that is right for you, not the one that is right for others’ perception of you.
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1, 2, 3 … ACTION!
October 23, 2020
Performance major applicants! Read for some tips and tricks on self recording pre-screenings (and really any other performance videos) this fall!
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One if by Plane and Two if by Zoom
October 13, 2020
This year, Zoom has changed how admissions counselors approach travel, and those changes are both good and bad.
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How Did I End Up in Ohio (And Why'd I Stick Around)?
September 28, 2020
This is the story of how I found myself amongst the cornfields of Ohio, two miles from an alpaca farm.
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Interview! We Hardly Know You!
August 29, 2020
A good or a bad interview will not be the deciding factor for admissions, but it never hurts to do well.
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Why Oberlin?
August 12, 2020
You should pick a college that will help you become the person you want to be in four years.
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All Roads Lead to Zoom: COVID-19 and Admitted Student Engagement
May 27, 2020
This year Oberlin couldn’t host All Roads. Instead, the college did something really clever, if I do say so myself.
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Underrated Aspects of Oberlin
April 8, 2020
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.
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