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Ivy Creek, the Old Stomping Ground
On November 14, 2013
This post begins what I plan to be a recurring series on drainage basins and watersheds. For earth scientists interested in landscapes and surface
Application Processing Update
On November 12, 2013
We Admit It! The application engine needed a little bit of a kick to get started, but now it’s humming away. Early Decision and
The Process of Processing Applications
On November 6, 2013
We Admit It! Applications are rolling in and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We know that the anxiety doesn’t disappear the second you click
Glimpses of the Past: The Rockfish Conglomerate
On November 4, 2013
My family has a tradition of going camping about once per semester. Back in the spring of 2011, as the Appalachians were beginning to
An Early Decision and Spring Transfer Treat — Reminder of the Deadline Extension
On October 31, 2013
We Admit It! We’re likely all breathing a sigh of relief that tomorrow is just November 1 and not our first application deadline. Just
Creating a Community
On October 28, 2013
Branch Out held a Homecoming reception this weekend to welcome back alumni who participated in alternative breaks while they were here. It was quite
Early Decision and Spring Transfer Application Deadlines Extended to Nov. 8
On October 23, 2013
We Admit It! We’ve been hearing the chatter (both electronic and actual) regarding some of the challenges surrounding submission of the new Common Application.
Early Decision Questions Answered: Financial Aid and Scholarships
On October 21, 2013
Admit It! There’s a lot to consider when applying Early Decision (ED). Not the least of which is the availability of financial aid and
Early Decision Questions Answered: The Early Decision Agreement
On October 14, 2013
We Admit It! The whole early application process is confusing: there’s Early Decision, Early Action, Single-Choice Early Action, etc. Sometimes it feels like you