Schedule Dilemma Senior year is what I have been looking forward to since freshman year. I must have been dreaming, but finally I arrived to be introduced to a nightmare. Before school started, with that laid-back summer glow that consumes students on summer vacation, I casually strolled into my high school’s administration office to visit my favorite counselor, Ms. Fleming. I learned that the best counselor was “no longer working at Stony Point High School.” As I left the...

My three week stay on Northwestern University’s campus, through the LEAD program, allowed me to recognize characteristics that I should be cognizant of as I complete my college search. The overall campus milieu is an important ingredient for the ideal college. Northwestern University’s campus is gorgeous with different areas to relax and escape from a stressful school load. The sense of community and small class ratios are also unique qualities that I would benefit from. Specifically, the McCormick...

I had 7 and a half (the half was being wait-listed at Columbia until I withdrew) schools to decide to attend. I knew I wanted to try something new and go out of state and my parents were willing to support me in that. I am originally from Texas, so i just wanted a new place with seasons, and Evanston definitely has ALL the seasons. I wanted a school that would make me leave competitive in the world market and well-rounded. Northwestern has 6 undergraduate schools and roughly 4 post...