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Blog: Olin Admission

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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!

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Extra, Extra Extracurriculars!

September 11, 2023 - 9:46AM EDT ">Jenna Green

Starting is the hardest part. I know it sounds cliché, but it is true. Whether it is starting a new job, getting yourself to go to the gym, or in this case getting started with your college applications. ��߹ۿ��’s Office of Admission and Financial Aid is here to help you through each step of the dreaded “blank page syndrome.” This post will be walking you through the “Activities” section of the Common Application.

Blog: The Olinsider

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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!

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From COVID to Campus

October 7, 2021 - 3:19PM EDT ">Dre Hilton '24

As a rising first-year I had many aspirations for how my year would look pre-COVID. Navigating through campus from a social lens was a completely different experience than I could have ever imagined.