Category: College Life & Campus Culture
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Navigating the Waitlist: A Guide to Turning ‘Maybe’ into ‘Accepted’
You find yourself in the application portal repeatedly refreshing the page counting down the seconds. Your finger is trembling as it hovers over the “view decision” button. With a hesitant click, you reveal your decision, and your eyes quickly scan the page. A sinking feeling takes root in your chest as the bold letters deliver…
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Navigating Failure While Pursuing Excellence as a First-Gen Student
As of today, one day after First-Gen Awareness Day, celebrations have taken place to honor the sacrifices and successes that come with being a first generation student across multiple institutions. In an effort to maintain transparency, I wanted to open up about my own journey. While I wish I could talk about excelling in every…
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Affirmative Action Obsession and the Unfair Criticism of Black Students
“Pointing fingers at affirmative action because things didn’t go your way is not only harmful but also dismisses the challenges and hardships we have endured to even sit in those elite spaces.” Danae “Students for Fair Admissions” initially appears to be an organization dedicated to promoting fairness in higher education. But what if I told…
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Tiktok made me do it: Your Top Financial Aid Questions Answered!
I’m so excited to announce that my financial aid appeal templates on TikTok have been a huge success! I’ve been able to guide hundreds of individuals to my blog, where I have provided one-on-one support and customized templates tailored to their unique situations. It’s been humbling to see that over 100,000 people have benefitted from…
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From Doubt to Confidence: How I Learned to Trust My Decision to Attend University
Overcoming Doubts and Making the Right Choice “I have commitment issues” – a phrase often used in relationships, but who knew it could apply to university decisions as well? That’s exactly what I went through a couple of weeks ago when I finally made the decision to commit to my research university. However, the reality…
