by Will Geiger, on Jan 16, 2020 5:58:51 PM
I walked into my office and saw the letter on my desk. My hands immediately clammed up, and my heart started to race. I was not ready to make this …
Read Storyby Will Geiger, on Jan 10, 2020 1:53:24 PM
...But we had more qualified applicants than we can admit. Your decision will be postponed until the Regular Decision round. We recognize that this is not the answer you were …
Read Storyby Will Geiger, on Dec 6, 2019 10:41:06 AM
A few years ago, I was at the end of an information session about Kenyon College, where I worked in admissions, and was opening up the floor for questions. I …
Read Storyby Carol Barash, PhD, on Nov 21, 2019 11:38:58 AM
I have been in the world of education long enough to remember the surge of discussion around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in American high schools and universities. The topic …
Read Storyby Will Geiger, on Nov 5, 2019 3:57:44 PM
I carefully folded the papers so that they fit inside the envelope. Once the envelope was properly stuffed, I licked the back of the envelope, tasting the distinctive glue, and …
Read Storyby Will Geiger, on Nov 1, 2019 1:42:00 PM
“Just be yourself!” I told a student just the other day. When I think about it, I have used that same line many times. I know it is the type …
Read Storyby Will Geiger, on Oct 14, 2019 9:00:00 AM
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Read Storyby Will Geiger, on Oct 10, 2019 1:51:25 PM
“What if I don’t want to apply anywhere Early Decision?” my student asked me. I paused for a moment. “Well, you don’t have to. There are other options…” I proceeded …
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