High school English teachers have led me to believe that authors intend every death to be an illuminating window into a character. I can only assume that this idea can be applied to my own life. My father’s death my junior year would lead any reader to see a turning point. My father’s death cultivated my understanding of how reality does not always meet life’s expectations; you have to learn to adapt. “Ding dong the witch is...

Like most things in life, there isn't technically a "right" or "wrong" way to go about choosing colleges to apply to. I can only offer "my way," which I have been told is effective. I've helped my friends transfer with my method and I think it could help you, too! Your Tools: College Board College Quiz, Princeton Review, Excel/Word/Notebook, College Insight Books (optional) Where to start - Step number one has to be taking the college board quiz. Log on to the college board site, create a...

Emerson is all about the individual. We are also extremely passionate and always busy. If you like to take on project after project, Emerson might be for you! Emerson likes to see that you value expression, individuality, innovation, and creativity. Essays about perspective also blow them away. We appreciate liberal, open-minded students that constantly want to challenge...

Emerson students take their student organizations very seriously. Most of us are involved in over five different orgs on campus along with an internship or a job. Most students after their sophomore year feel a healthy peer pressure to have an internship...

Think about financial aid. I know that I did...