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Virtual Candidates' Week: What to expect and how to enjoy!

Victoria Moore

Candidates’ Week- or weekend as it’s been in the past- is a time-honored Olin tradition and this is our second year holding a virtual Candidates’ Week. All of the events are happening via Zoom. Though you won’t be here ~IRL~ the vibe and purpose of Candidates’ Week will hold true to the Olin spirit of creativity and excitement.

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The Final Stretch: How to Navigate Looming Deadlines

Julia Brown

Sometimes a college application deadline can generate anxiety for students. To alleviate some of the stress, Julia Brown shares her take on how to reduce stress and anxiety around deadlines, and particularly around the college application process.

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How to Navigate the hybrid world of college admission: A Guide for Parents and Families From a College Admission Professional – But Also a Mom

Susan Hartley Brisson

While in life, less is usually more, I find, I encourage you to be thoughtful and strategic as you determine when and how to visit the colleges on your child’s list.

Blog: The Olinsider

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Uncommon Reasons Why I Love Olin

Nathan '23

Being away from Olin for an extended amount of time (that was not a school break) has given me much more time to reflect on what I love about my Olin experience and why it is so awesome!

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From COVID to Campus

Dre Hilton '24

As a rising first-year I had many aspirations for how my year would look pre-COVID. Navigating through campus from a social lens was a completely different experience than I could have ever imagined.

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Find Your Olin: The Road Ahead

Shree Madan

My name is Shree Madan (she/her) and I’m a member of the class of 2024! A little bit about myself: I’m from California and I’m a pre-med Engineering major with a Bioengineering concentration.