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Keeping up with Carmel EP 1: Homecoming themes, reality shows, and how to apply for college

Mahitha Konjeti, Eileen Roh, and Caitlin Follman September 19, 2024

Tune in as hosts Mahitha Konjeti and Eileen Roh talk about this year's homecoming themes, popular reality television shows, and more. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of...

Students, counselor evaluate colleges’ reversal of the test-optional policy

Students, counselor evaluate colleges’ reversal of the test-optional policy

Keira Kress April 25, 2024

Ahead of the 2024-2045 college admissions cycle, several colleges are reinstating standardized test requirements for students’ applications. Among the colleges that have chosen to make this decision...

CHS has done exceptional job preparing seniors for college admissions

CHS has done exceptional job preparing seniors for college admissions

Staff Editorial January 18, 2023

CHS has done a stellar job of preparing its seniors for college admissions and aiding seniors in the college application process. Through information events, regular messages and interactive opportunities,...

College Go Week Will Provide College Planning Resources Virtually

Darshini Shankar October 6, 2020

The College and Career Resource Center is moving many of its resources online to accommodate all students. According to Melinda Stephan, College and Career Programming and Resources Coordinator, the school...

Students should not lie about race on college applications in order to receive advantages

Sowmya Chundi January 23, 2020

This past October, as part of the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, Marjorie Klapper was sentenced to three weeks in prison for falsely claiming her son was African-American and Hispanic...

Riley Judson, AVID student and junior, completes her homework during SRT. She said, “AVID helps me organize and it helps me really know how to actually study. It also helps me to know the right things to prepare for class. These are things that are really helpful when I am studying.”

AVID students to continue preparation for college

Pranav Jothirajah February 12, 2019

With college acceptance letters coming in to students, it is important for students to correctly learn how to write college applications and scholarship essays. According to AVID coordinator Jamie Newcomer,...

As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

As the first public school in Indiana to go test-optional, Ball State’s decision affects college admissions for seniors

Lillian He September 21, 2018

Over the summer, Ball State University announced it would make submitting SAT and ACT scores optional for students applying for the Class of ’23. Ball State’s decision is a part of a wider movement...

Top five tips for college applications

Top five tips for college applications

Amber Zhao September 16, 2016

1.)   Get Organized- “Be aware of deadlines and requirements in terms of what you need for your applications. Create some sort of organizational system so you have in front of you what you...

Open lab times available this week during SRT to help seniors with college applications

Open lab times available this week during SRT to help seniors with college applications

Contributor October 28, 2014

This week, the Counseling Center has set up SRT sessions for college-applying seniors to come for help with their college applications, since the most common application deadline is Nov. 1. Melinda Stephan,...

Counselor Stephanie Payne meets with a senior about her college applications. Payne said many applications for scholarships, early decision or early action are due Nov. 1. NAOMI REIBOLD / PHOTO

Due dates for college applications, SAT tests coming up

Beats October 29, 2013

According to secretary Julie Van Buren, upcoming SAT tests will be conducted on Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. Additionally, many college applications are due Nov. 1. Counselor Stephanie Payne said that juniors who...

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