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College chaos: unraveling the stress of college applications

College chaos: unraveling the stress of college applications

Catrina Hensley May 7, 2024

For junior Gabrielle Richmond, the college application process has added many items to her ever-growing juggling-act. Alongside keeping up with heavy coursework, extracurriculars including a busy choir...

Students, counselor, delve into impacts of heightened academic competition, encourage students to follow their own passions

Students, counselor, delve into impacts of heightened academic competition, encourage students to follow their own passions

Mahitha Konjeti May 1, 2024

For junior Sophia Fu, president of Mu Alpha Theta, IndyIntegirls and an AP Scholar with Distinction, college admissions are incredibly important.   “I’m a junior, so people talk about college...

Reassessment policies raise questions about college acceptance, grade inflation

Reassessment policies raise questions about college acceptance, grade inflation

Allison Washburn April 29, 2024

Senior Helen Xu moved the summer before her senior year to Carmel from California. After the beginning of the school year, she said she began to notice the difference in retake or reassessment policies...

Sophomore Daphne Uche-Ejekwu (right) tries to pick up her sister, Abbie Uche-Ejekwu (left) on April 4th.  “I would miss going to school with (Daphne) when I go to college next year,” said Abbie.

Students, counselor reflect on having strong college relationships

Asini Jayarapu April 29, 2024

Once again, that time of the year arrives. The end of the school year creates a sense of anticipation among seniors as they gear up for their new adventures. Concurrently, family dynamics shift as the...

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...

Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament

Mahitha Konjeti March 22, 2024

Sophomore Amay Sharma  What is March Madness?  March Madness is a thing that occurs every year, it’s a basketball collegiate playoff tournament to determine which team is overall better,...

READY TO REMINISCENCE: Seniors Sandra Yang (left) and Pragathi Arunkumar (right) discuss their plans to travel together during summer break on Nov 20th, 2023. “We really wanted to go on a senior trip this upcoming summer so we can make the most of our summer because it is very likely we will go to different colleges,” said Arunkumar.

Students, counselor discuss impact of high school friendships, staying in touch after graduation

Emma Hu March 1, 2024

When senior Alexandra “Sandra” Yang moved to this school for her sophomore year, she said she struggled to fit in at first. Yang said her friendships played a big role in helping her through the transition. “I...

Senior Kevin Hu looks over his FAFSA forms with his dad on Feb 15th, 2024. Hu said his dad helped him a lot while applying for the program.

College coordinator, students share concerns about current financial aid system, promote financial transparency and literacy

Mahitha Konjeti February 22, 2024

For senior Sara Standish, the financial aid system in America is unfair. “Personally, I didn’t apply for financial aid because I wouldn’t receive any money. I feel like people in the middle (class)...

Crossword: December 8

Roman Gralak December 8, 2023

Check out the December 8 crossword! Follow the clues and attempt to fill in all the puzzle’s squares. Check back each day for a new puzzle or explore ones previously published.

Early Decision: Helpful or hurtful?

Early Decision: Helpful or hurtful?

Saahas Kandru November 21, 2023

In recent years, I've noticed a growing trend in the world of college admissions: the prevalence of early-decision programs. At first glance, these programs seem like a convenient way for both students...

In light of National College decision day on May 1, seniors reflect on possible choices

In light of National College decision day on May 1, seniors reflect on possible choices

Ayaan Nadeem May 1, 2023

National College decision day is on May 1. At this point, most schools require students to pick which school they plan to attend. For senior Sarah Dawood, in order to decide on which college to go...

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