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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”.

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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.

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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!

Blog: The Olinsider

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Office of Admission & Financial Aid hosts in-person Mix & Mingle Fly-In

November 4, 2022 - 10:40AM EDT ">Pauline Petersen

Olin recently hosted its first in-person Fly-In program since 2019. This two-day event welcomed high school seniors from around the country with strong potential for Olin’s collaborative, project-based engineering curriculum.

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Engineering is for Everyone: A Musician at Olin

January 21, 2022 - 8:48AM EST ">Richard Li '25

The combination of random strangers and new friends all motivating and supporting my work was probably the final (but completely unnecessary) confirmation that Olin was the place I wanted to spend the rest of my time.

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Uncommon Reasons Why I Love Olin

October 19, 2021 - 10:49AM EDT ">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!