College Spotlight: Oberlin College

Do you dream of making the world a better place? If you are a highly accomplished independent self starter looking for a terrific liberal arts college, then Oberlin may be for you. This open campus of many different mixed building styles is located in Oberlin, Ohio (forty minutes southwest of Cleveland, two and a half hours northeast of Columbus). In addition to the traditional areas of liberal arts studies, and a notable environmental studies program with its own total green building, Oberlin’s Conservatory of Music program is top notch and very competitive! Currently under construction is a new Jazz building that will house a full orchestra. If you are considering studying at a conservatory and pursuing a rigorous academic track consider Oberlin’s double degree program. For more info click here. Campus photos taken on college visit on 6/26/09 by Michelle Cassel

AP Testing

Advance Placement (AP) exams will be given this week and next week, May 7-18. These exams are crucial, as colleges generally weigh students' exam scores as part of the admissions process. High AP exam scores (typically 3-5, more often 4-5) can also allow students to place out of certain college courses and obtain credit towards the graduation requirement. Good luck to all!!

Did You Know?

With the number of applicants now using the Common App and the ease of submitting an online application (in the 2010-11 cycle, 1.8 million applications were submitted as of January 1, 2011), admissions officers are looking for more than just an application to make admissions decisions - you need to demonstrate a genuine interest in the school. The best ways to do this include visiting the campus, having a campus interview if offered, attending college fairs and completing the intake form for schools you are really interested in, attending any local events in your area sponsored by the college, and emailing the admissions counselors with specific questions about programs that interest you. These steps can help to differentiate you from the herd of "stealth applicants" who use the Common App as their sole contact with the school.

News

Way Back When College Was a Buyer's Market

March 31, 2011

Oh to be interested in attending Harvard University in the late 1860s. Harvard and other schools like Vassar and Columbia actually advertised for students in newspapers, and any required freshman entrance exams could be taken on the weekend prior to the start of classes. How times have changed. Read More>>

Ni Hao! - NYU to open Shanghai campus

March 27, 2011

New York University announced plans to establish a degree-granting campus in Shanghai. NYU's president was expected to sign an agreement on March 28 with Chinese officials to seal the deal. This move signals a continuing trend for American universities. Read More>>

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