As soon as I first walked into Second Chance's well air-conditioned halls, I knew it would become a refuge for more than just the oppressive heat of a late June day. Everywhere I looked, both the dogs and, surprisingly also the cats, had mastered the age-old art of "puppy dog eyes". After one connected glance from me to a grey dog named Elroy, I was hooked. As it turned out, Elroy was perhaps greying, as most men do, because of...

Why I would like to go to BU.

Why I would like to go to NYU.

Why I chose my major. (Emerson College)

What I would title my autobiography. (Emerson College)

BU Supplemental Essay: There are a few landmarks that, to me, have always represented Boston. There is Fenway, the Prudential Center, and, lastly, there is Boston University. This association was perhaps what led to a slightly confrontational conversation I had in second grade: "Where do YOU want to go to college, Miriam?" Drew Rosen asked me. "Hmm," I thought, "I want to go to BU." "My Daddy went to BC." "Well your Dad's stupid. My Dad went to BU." "No,...

If I had to change something about my application process, it would honestly be that I wish I'd applied to more, and more varied, schools. I regret not applying to places more widely. At the end of it all, what you really want more than anything is a choice. If you don't apply to enough schools, you may not have one. This year (2014-2015) was a particularly difficult one,...

Creative, quirky,...

I would highly recommend either taking a summer pre-college course (I took one at...

I used the college councilors at my school and, while they should be used as a...

I originally applied ED to BU, and was deferred. I continued with it and sent in...