One of the (many) distinctive things about our college is the sheer amount of interaction between students and faculty. In our discussion classes, students and tutors (we don’t call them professors, since they don’t profess anything) take part in the conversation as equals around the table, meaning that even if you never encounter a single…
Month: October 2016
Essay writing tips
Writing the perfect application essay is stressful. We get it. The good news is that we aren’t looking for perfection, so relax a bit and just be yourself when you write. Obviously, good writing is important. In fact, it probably isn’t a bad idea to dust off all those dos and don’ts of good essay…
The top five reasons to visit St. John’s College
There are a lot of good reasons to visit colleges in general and St. John’s College in particular, many of which are outlined in this excellent post by Sophia Dillard. But as college application season gets into full swing, I wanted to remind you of some of the best reasons to put St. John’s College…
One doesn’t even need to ask and help will always be given
All of a sudden, we find ourselves in mid-October. Admissions Counselors are busy visiting schools all over the country. Alumni are representing St. John’s at local college fairs. The leaves are turning gem like colors. The evenings are becoming crisp, all while our students are settling into their books, into their studies, into the deep,…
On the road again
It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, the days are getting shorter, the trees are getting colorful, and the air is getting crisp. This can only mean one thing in the world of college admissions; fall travel season is in full swing! The months of September and October often become a…
The Chalkboard 