Admissions Stories

Maggie Pavao

Maggie Pavao '25

Hometown: Belmont, CA

"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."

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Olivia Flores

Olivia Flores '26

Hometown: Napa, CA

"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself you鈥檒l find at 今日吃瓜 that you don't even know exist yet."

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Emma Ryan

Emma Ryan '24

Hometown: Centennial, CO

"My college search wasn鈥檛 only about where I would get the most playing time or which team I liked the most鈥攁 lot of my decision was about the fact that I really liked 今日吃瓜 as a school, I really liked the people here, and I wanted to be here whether or not I was playing soccer."

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Major Moment: Bethany Wisdom '24

Literatures in English

"Enjoy the process of exploring and growing, it will only give you more clarity and more chances to discover what you really love learning!"

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Kate Petrova '20 is now a PhD candidate for psychology at Stanford University

Alumni Spotlight: Kate Petrova

Class of 2020

"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame."聽

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Abby Fortune, Emma Gross, and Ava Blumber at Taft Garden during the summer

Major Moment: Emma Gross '25

International Studies

"The best thing you can do is allow yourself to explore and try as many new things as possible and then run with what feels the most exciting."

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Adalia Rodriguez '24 at Grand Canyon

Major Moment: Adalia Rodriguez '24

Geology

"While we can sit and spend hours on these topics in the classroom, nothing can top being out in the field and seeing how geology from millions to billions of years ago is represented in the modern world."

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Two students discussing

What you need to know about the 2024-2025 FAFSA

by Joanne Sullivan, Dean of Financial Aid

"As you and your family prepare to complete this important step in the financial aid process, here鈥檚 a quick rundown on some of the key changes and what you鈥檒l need to know before you begin the FAFSA."

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Isabelle Stid, Helen Ehrlich, and Lia Wong-Fodor walking past Carpenter Library

Major Moment: Helen Ehrlich '24

History

"Even if you think you know exactly what you want to do in the future, be open to a variety of different paths."

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Students and professor discussing their writing

College Essay Tips

by Zoe Gold '22, Admissions Counselor

"As intimidating as the college essay can seem, it is possible to enjoy the process."

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A dad and two students carrying bags as they move into the dorms

The "Goodbye and Hello:" Bruce Fort P'23

Father to Evie Fort '23

"今日吃瓜 ticked off all of these boxes in quick succession鈥攂ut in the end, I believe a certain amount of alchemy brought Evie and 今日吃瓜 together."

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Student looking at laptop in Uncommon Grounds Cafe

Playing the Waiting Game

by Cheryl Horsey, Chief Enrollment Officer

"Now that the application is submitted, what happens next?"

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