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Students take notes and ask questions at the Yale College Visit on Sept. 26. Junior Olivia Widjaja said affirmative action has not impacted her greatly but she sees how it could hurt minorities and their chances of getting into university.

In a post-affirmative action world, students employ new tools, considerations in college applications

Aidah Brown November 18, 2024

Over a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that transformed the face of college admissions: the banning of affirmative action. Melinda Stephan, College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) coordinator,...

On Oct. 14, the CHS varsity girls volleyball team prepares to go into their first sectionals match for the 2024 year. They prepared by going through drills to get them ready for situations that could occur during sectionals.

Athletes, College and Career Counselor consider motivations behind playing sports in college

Katie Maurer October 18, 2024

When senior Amanda Ailes first began thinking about college, she had never heard of Huntington University, the school she is now committed to for volleyball. Next year, however, Ailes will be one of the...

Senior Alice Mayer visits Indiana University. Mayer said college visits are a great way to get to know the school environment. (Submitted Photo: Alice Mayer)

College career programming coordinator, students evaluate the benefits, drawbacks of in-state, out-of-state college choices

Charlotte Moser October 5, 2024

For senior Alice "Allie" Mayer, the decision between in-state and out-of-state college is a complicated one. It encompasses a variety of factors including cost, proximity to family and “the right fit.”   "I've...

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...

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...

Students, College and Career Resources Coordinator discuss female underrepresentation in academic fields, making concrete changes

Students, College and Career Resources Coordinator discuss female underrepresentation in academic fields, making concrete changes

Emma Hu February 25, 2024

Senior Alexandra “Sandra” Yang said she has always been passionate about computer science (CS); joining CS clubs never seemed like a hard decision for her. However, when she arrived at the callout...

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)...

Q&A: New FAFSA legislation with college and career programming coordinator

Q&A: New FAFSA legislation with college and career programming coordinator

Salima Sher January 24, 2024

  Melinda Stephan, college and career programming coordinator What is FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid and it actually describes itself pretty well....

Sophomore Eric Zhu sits on a toilet with his laptop open. Zhu said that his company Aviato is a way for people to engage in venture capitalism anywhere, anytime. (Submitted photo: Eric Zhu)

Students reflect on job experiences, apply them to future careers

Royce Brown April 8, 2023

Junior Hayden Kress fidgets with his pen as he works on completing his homework for precalculus/trigonometry. Tapping the pen on his desk, twisting the cap and clicking it, he does anything to keep himself...

Purdue reinstates standardized test scores requirement, students, counselor talk about impacts

Purdue reinstates standardized test scores requirement, students, counselor talk about impacts

Jenny Li January 13, 2023

Purdue University will release admission decisions for the Class of 2023 on Sunday, Jan. 15. Purdue announced it will require students to send standardized test scores starting with the Class of 2024...

IUPUI to split by 2024, too soon to see implications

IUPUI to split by 2024, too soon to see implications

Helena Wang September 25, 2022

After 52 years as a shared institution, IUPUI is splitting into two separate schools, Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis. On Aug. 12, the two universities announced...

Students in CCRC wait to meet with a counselor about their essays on Sep. 29, 2022. Each student wants to double check their essay while they wait during an SSRT help session, the room silent as they wait. 

Senior and Junior Night to take place Sept. 22

Rose Clark September 20, 2022

Senior and Junior Night will occur on Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Freshman Cafeteria. The event includes an introduction to the college planning process, along with multiple breakout sessions...

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