I’ve been an animal lover since before I could even talk. Whether I was looking at them, talking about them, playing with them or drawing them; I have always had a curious attraction to anything that can be found in a zoo or aquarium. I once read somewhere that studies have shown children develop an interest in animals very early, and they would rather look at one than play with toys. I don’t know if this is true,...

I wrote my essay about an experience I had in Madrid, Spain that I feel has greatly affected who I am today.

1. "Describe a significant life experience and how it has shaped the person you are today." I’ve always told myself, “Madeline, you’re going to travel the world, you’re going to see what else the world has to offer.” When my eleventh grade Spanish teacher, Señora Gold, offered me an invitation to study abroad in a Spanish University for two weeks over the summer, my curiosity and eagerness to try something new allowed me to accept the adventure....

Geneseo has a lot of great clubs to offer, I recommend going to the club fair in the beginning of...

1) hardworking! Professors at Geneseo don't just give out A's to anyone, but if you find the major that's right for you, you won't feel overwhelmed by the workload. 2.) Friendly! Everyone on campus at Geneseo is very friendly, whether it's the students, faculty, professors, etc. It's a very peaceful and safe environment full of nice people. 3.) Open-minded! If you're looking for...

For most medium-large sized campuses, a lot of walking is required on a daily basis! College definitely...

Looking back now, I think I applied to way too many schools that I wasn't even interested in simply because...

When it comes to getting letters of recommendation, don't limit yourself to teachers or coaches who have good reputations for writing good college...

The activities that I find make for the most powerful/impressive applications are those that involve volunteer work and helping others. For example, an activity that I found...