Oberlin Blogs

I wanted to write a letter to myself that would've helped me out when I found out I got into Oberlin. Prospective students, whether you get into Oberlin or not, I know you'll find a place that feels right for you. Sending you all love and good energy!

The waitlist is exactly what it sounds like: a wait. And you can make that waiting useful.

This is the route I came by. It's pretty short; pretty simple. Pretty totally acceptable.

If you have little more than a month to decide where you'll be spending the next four years of your life, and have received an acceptance letter from Oberlin, then read on. This post is for you.

This one is for the parents whose children are applying Early Decision. This one is for you.

Yep, sometimes it hurts to be sensitive.

Some memories and advice about visiting campuses.

My experience on Oberlin's waitlist.

Reactions ranged from Woots! to tears of joy.

Interesting is an understatement when talking about these students! Roget would also suggest exciting, fascinating, out-of-the-ordinary, remarkable...

Two years ago, I wrote a detailed post about why we have a wait list that answered a number of questions you might have if you recently received a wait list letter from Oberlin, but I also wanted to comment specifically on this year's wait list.

Yesterday afternoon I was privileged enough to witness the fourth annual "waving goodbye to the truck" day in the Admissions office. Let me tell you, it was quite the celebration.