Making the Most of Your Summer Before Senior Year
So it’s May, and you’re not sure what to do this summer… In the world of college admissions, there can be some perceived pressure to use your summers…
I first discovered the Admissions field when I was asked to serve as a student interviewer at my alma mater. As the first person in my family to graduate with a 4-year degree, I had very limited understanding of college admissions and didn't realize there was an entire profession behind it. I became fascinated with the work of sharing information about universities and evaluating students for admission. After graduating, I jumped at the opportunity to become a full-time admissions counselor. Before arriving at Tufts, I worked at a regional public research university, a state flagship & land grant institution, and a small private STEM-focused research university. My favorite part of this work is helping first-generation students navigate the admissions process and discover the breadth of opportunities available to them at incredible schools like Tufts.
So it’s May, and you’re not sure what to do this summer… In the world of college admissions, there can be some perceived pressure to use your summers…
December can be a busy time of year and that’s especially true for high school seniors in the midst of the college application process. Some of you…
Before moving away for college, I spent my childhood between small-town Georgia and rural Alabama. My family has lived here for generations, and most…