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Clear filtersYou're in Control -- The College Essay
December 15, 2021
Need some advice on writing your college essay? Look no further...
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4,800 Miles Later
October 27, 2021
Ah, fall. A magical time of apple picking, pumpkin spice everything ( Pringles , seriously?!), and, in the case of admissions offices around the country: Travel Season.
![Molly Cravens.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w300_h300/public/content/blogger-bio/image/molly_photo.jpeg?itok=bsDB5aEN)
Call Me Beep Me If You Wanna Reach Me
May 29, 2021
Colleges will do a lot to contact you because we want to make sure that you know all about us, but you can do the exact same.
![Cora Hasegawa in a black and white shirt.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w300_h300/public/content/blogger-bio/image/cora_hasegawa_headshot.jpg?itok=kkNOJ48h)
Waitlist Worries
May 7, 2021
Every year we know that we won’t be able to take as many amazing students as we would like, but the waitlist always gives us a chance to let in just a few more.
![Cora Hasegawa in a black and white shirt.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w300_h300/public/content/blogger-bio/image/cora_hasegawa_headshot.jpg?itok=kkNOJ48h)
Why Oberlin? First Year Edition: Part 2
April 27, 2021
Four more first-years weigh in on the college decision process and why Oberlin stood out.
![Ricarda Hill](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w300_h300/public/content/blogger-bio/image/ricarda-hill.jpeg?itok=1j-bHCnL)
Why Oberlin: Current Students
April 21, 2021
I asked some of our current students why they chose Oberlin.
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Uncovering COVID (and Oberlin): My First College Class
April 10, 2021
Most students take their first college course in the fall of their freshman year. I took mine during the spring semester of my senior year in high school.
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Being on the Waitlist: The Benefit of Low Expectations
March 4, 2021
Some solace for those who have found themselves on a waitlist from someone who has been there.
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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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Your Friendly Neighborhood Admissions Counselor
August 25, 2020
Throughout this year, I have learned a lot about the college selection process.
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