2023-2024

ADE Social Impact Showcase 2024

Mark your calendars, you're invited to the Affordable Design and Entrepreneurship (ADE) Social Impact Showcase on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Weissman Foundry, Babson College.

NEWS: Donis-Keller Elected to 2023 Class of AAAS Fellows

Helen Donis-Keller is one of 502 distinguished scientists, engineers and innovators who join the ranks of Fellows, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

NEWS: Olin College is a 2023-2024 Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

Olin College has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students and scholars selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.

Candidates' Weekends 2024

Each year, we invite about 225-250 applicants from our amazingly talented pool to participate in Candidates' Weekends.

SCOPE Summit 2024

Thirteen SCOPE teams present the results of their year-long projects with sponsors from industry, a government agency, and a private foundation.

The Ins and Outs of the College Supplemental Essay!

December 4, 2023 - 9:39AM EST | Victoria Moore

As December rolls around and the days get shorter, you might be spending these chilly evenings (at least it’s cold here in New England...) putting the final touches on your college applications. Maybe (we hope!) you’re even prepping your application to Olin. If that’s the case, you’ve already seen that we have one required supplemental essay in addition to the Common App Personal Statement. We also have an optional supplemental essay, but that is simply an opportunity for you to share any further information about yourself that might be missing from your application.

The Parent POV from "Inside the House": Tips on the College Search

November 14, 2023 - 12:53PM EST | Susan Brisson & Dani Beauchesne

Calling all parents! Our Office of Admission and Financial Aid has some wonderful staff members who have gone through the college search and application with their children. As folks who have been on both “sides of the aisle” as parent and admission professional they have some advice to share....

Heads or Tails: The Choice to Come to Olin!

November 14, 2023 - 11:52AM EST | Esther Aduamah

Hey, my name is Esther and I’m a first year here at Olin! It might surprise you to know that choosing Olin involved flipping a coin between my top choices, but and let me tell you, I couldn't be happier with my decision. My experiences here have been nothing short of the silly, amazing, random, serendipitous journey that I hoped to have when I went to college.

How to Figure out which Colleges "Fit" You!

November 10, 2023 - 12:55PM EST | Jenna Green

Finding the “perfect college” is a daunting task, with thousands of colleges in the United States alone, it can be difficult to find the college that is just right for you! So, let’s talk about what are some of the best ways to find your college “fit”.

What's up with Olin Clubs? Part Two

November 7, 2023 - 4:58PM EST | Camilo, Melissa, Dexter, Dokyun

Welcome to Part Two of our blog series “What’s up with Olin Clubs” where we introduce you to just a few of the MANY Olin clubs offered on our campus. Our students love being busy (in a fun way) and they want to share with you what’s up!

Olin's Majors: The Student POV

November 3, 2023 - 11:41AM EDT | Pauline Peterson

Hello! My name is Pauline and I’m a current sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering and concentrating on entrepreneurship and one of the main reasons I decided to come to Olin was the classes. To show the range of Olin majors to be explored I went around and interviewed Oliner upperclassmen within the different majors. Read below about their varied academic journeys and the majors they’ve pursued.  

Breakdown of the College Interview: Tips & Tricks

November 2, 2023 - 3:32PM EDT | Victoria Moore

Ah the college interview! Depending on the schools which you are applying to (hopefully including Olin!) their policies on interviewing can vary widely and the types of interviews they offer could be quite different.

What's up with Olin Clubs? Part One

October 25, 2023 - 9:54AM EDT | Malvina and Cassandre

At Olin, students do a little bit of everything! Once classes are done for the day you can find Oliners rushing to a variety of clubs and extracurriculars. Hear from two Oliners in this new blog as they share more about their clubs.

What Does Test Optional REALLY Mean?

October 16, 2023 - 9:35AM EDT | The Office of Admission & Financial Aid

Do you have some questions about what Olin’s test-optional policy means? We’re here to help answer them all!

Meet the Members of Olin's Society of Women Engineers (SWE!)

September 13, 2023 - 11:59AM EDT |

Here at Olin, we have clubs as far as the eye can see! Everything ranging from our incredibly popular Olin Fire Arts Club (their performances are FIRE, check them out at their YouTube Channel) to our Rocketry project team that competes nationally. One important organization on campus is our active and inclusive Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Chapter. SWE provides Olin students- (of all genders)- who are interested in promoting women in engineering, with professional development opportunities and mentorship.

Extra, Extra Extracurriculars!

September 11, 2023 - 9:46AM EDT | Jenna Green

Starting is the hardest part. I know it sounds cliché, but it is true. Whether it is starting a new job, getting yourself to go to the gym, or in this case getting started with your college applications. Olin College’s Office of Admission and Financial Aid is here to help you through each step of the dreaded “blank page syndrome.” This post will be walking you through the “Activities” section of the Common Application.