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Clear filtersIt’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.

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!

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.


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.


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.

Why Oberlin?
August 12, 2020
You should pick a college that will help you become the person you want to be in four years.

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.

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.

How I Almost Didn’t Choose Oberlin (And Why I Still Did)
December 15, 2019
This story is for the students who aren’t sure whether they’ll fit in.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Prospie Season
November 15, 2019
Every few weekends, I see prospies walking with their hosts back to their dorms and I can’t help but feel excited for them.

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