Although it may seem like an obvious piece of advice -- just do something. It's incredibly easy to watch movie after movie and watch your summer waste away, but there are so many...

Intentional, dedicated,...

In my applications, I was sure to stress just how dedicated of a student I am, and just how hard I've worked to make it to where I am. Even if high school...

I absolutely love going to a school that allows me to bus to downtown Seattle in less than 10 minutes. Having...

If you have a teacher that is known for their stellar recommendation letters, go for it! Even if you're concerned that they don't know much about...

I made a list of qualities that I found important in a college -- small class sizes, outstanding professors, classes not taught by TAs, good location, etc -- and went from there. If I thought that a school...

I would have started researching and applying much earlier. To be honest, applying to college stressed me out, which ultimately resulted in me putting off my...