SAT vs ACT: Dissecting Their Differences, Similarities and Importance
College application time—a time of firsts, confusion and excitement. Among the many things to …
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What’s Common Core and 3 Reasons it Doesn’t Work
After the last presidential election, I faced an abysmal realization. I recently graduated high …
They’re Not Really Your Friends if You Don’t Hate Them
There’s a moment in Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” that I haven’t stopped thinking about. …
The College Marriage Trend: What’s the Deal?
When I was younger and thought of marriage, I would always picture an older couple years after …
Passions Can Change. Your Identity Doesn’t Have To.
“I don’t want to go to college, I want to DANCE!” I cried after my first visit to the College of …
Attacking the Activities Fair
“Be sure to get involved on campus!” For most schools, the fall activities fair is your one-stop …
Almost 10 Years Later: What I Learned About Losing a Parent
The motto at my private Quaker high school was “For the Honor of Truth.” We would throw it around in …
10 Old Halloween Costumes from Your Childhood to Update
Your childhood old Halloween costumes don’t need to stay in the past. Perfecting and …
10 Movies You Can’t Miss This Summer
Summer offers the perfect time to relax, try yoga for the 14th time and panic because you still need …
The Brown Girl Who Chose Journalism—and Lived
Family friends’ houses, religious functions, sporting events, grocery stores—you name the place and …
Sometimes Failing a Class Means You Actually Hate Your Major
During my senior year of high school I took the SAT three times and applied to eight colleges. I …
I Ignored the Red Flags of the English Major
For me, realizing that I wanted to pursue an English degree felt like an epiphany. At the beginning …
So You Think You Can Survive Long Distance?
At the end of the summer, you’ll have to decide whether it’s worth keeping your high school …
The Confessions of a Shy First-Generation College Student
The stress of being an overtly shy student seems at times, laughable. Instead of remembering how to …
Not A Tomboy, But One Of The Boys
Making the decision to attend Temple University was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have …
Girl vs. Monster: CM Interviews Katherine McNamara
Sixteen-year-old Katherine McNamara has always done things differently than most people her age. She …
The Teacher I Hated Changed my College Journey
As a high schooler, I felt lost in my future. I felt unsure about what I wanted to major in at …
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You Are Enough
Dear 18-year-old me, How did move-in go? Orientation? Still feeling nervous about making friends? …
Out of the Animal House: Local Natives
Imagine backpacking through Europe, roadtripping the United States, meeting hundreds of new people …
Winter Break as a Solo Snowflake
After getting lost in the black pit known as finals season, nothing beats the reward of coming home …
Tricky Transitions
By Alexis Rodriguez > Junior > English > Cornell University It’s rumored that …
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From History Hater to Political Junkie: How Election Night Changed My Life
Oh, Election Day. Or, in 2020, election week? Whatever it is, it’s my favorite time of the year. As …
A Major Catastrophe
Everyone has heard the statistic that about 80 percent of college students change majors at least …
Philosophy Majors Get Degrees, Too
I (like pretty much every prospective college student) got used the question, “What do you want to …
