Tag: College Applications

Surviving Decision Day

Happy Early Decision Day! Exactly one year ago, I also opened my early decision letter from Amherst College alongside hundreds of my fellow Mammoths. I remember that day so clearly, especially how much I tried to distract myself from the quickly-approaching 6:21PM decision release time. If you applied Early Decision to Amherst College this admissions…Continue Reading Surviving Decision Day

College Application Tips

Building at Amherst at sunset

As someone who applied to TWENTY colleges (yes, twenty!) I feel as though I have a good sense of how to frame powerful applications. If you’re a first generation student or had parents who did not attend college in the United States (like me), this process may seem very daunting. Even if those don’t apply…Continue Reading College Application Tips