"You can make it on your own, right?" the voice on the other end said in an irritatingly casual tone. Well I don't really have a choice, I thought. "Oh yeah, I'll be fine," I responded, in a very passive aggressive tone. Fantastic. I hung up and looked out at the busy street. In two hours, I had to get food, go to a store near Grand Central Station to buy knee pads, and then get back to Marymount. I...

Always, always, always interview if you can. For the schools that I applied to that had optional interviews, my guidance counselor encouraged me to take the opportunity. It gives you the opportunity to show the institution who you are aside from what they will see on paper. All of my...

My biggest advice is to pay attention to the schools that offer "need-based" aid and the schools that guarantee to meet 100% of demonstrated need. I knew that money was a big factor in...

I chose Brown because after visiting for a second time, I knew that it was the perfect fit for me. Many people have asked if I chose it because of its reputation, but I assure them that reputation...