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How to (Wisely) Use AI in Your Olin Essays

August 6, 2025 - 9:52AM EDT ">The Office of Admission and Financial Aid

The essays are a key component of the Olin application. Your authentic voice should be represented in your application essays, and the reliance on AI, especially models like ChatGPT, will result in writing that is not authentically yours in voice, tone, or nuance. If you use them, make sure you use them mindfully and not blindly.

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The Voices of Olin's Class of 2029: College Essay Snippets Part 2

July 16, 2025 - 1:29PM EDT ">The Office of Admission and Financial Aid

Welcome back to another volume of “The Voices of Olin's Class of 2029: College Essay Snippets”! As August 1 approaches and you consider the best way to write about yourself, explore how these stories are genuine, honest, and communicate to the reader the passions, interests, and person behind the application.

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The Voices of Olin's Class of 2029: College Essay Snippets

June 16, 2025 - 10:08AM EDT ">The Office of Admission and Financial Aid

Continuing our essay blog from previous years, we wanted to introduce you to great examples of personal statements as well as Olin specific essays in a new installment from the Class of 2029.

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Casino Night at Olin Was a HUGE Success!

July 7, 2025 - 9:56AM EDT ">Vishnu Eskew

Casino Night took place at the end of the semester as way for students to bond over their shared passion for mocktails, community relationship building, and putting it all on red.

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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.

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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!