Last weekend, I was driving east on Sunset Blvd. in Beverly Hills. As I passed through an intersection, a car driven by an elderly woman accelerated out of a side street. In an attempt to avoid an accident,...

Deans warn seniors against sharing college acceptances at school. Facebook posts are taboo. College sweatshirts are out of the question. It is true that this time of year many seniors are understandably...

For many years, colleges and universities have factored grades, teacher recommendations, test scores and essays into their admission decisions. However, according to a 2012 poll by Kaplan Test Prep of...

Doug*, The Brain  Doug submitted his single choice early action application to Princeton University more than a week ago and although he was excited, he does not feel much relief. "When I hit the submit...

“It sounded like the wind was trying to rip the windows out of the wall,” Meghan Hartman’12 said. A freshman at Barnard College, Hartman ’12 had just finished midterms when superstorm Sandy struck...

“It sounded like the wind was trying to rip the windows out of the wall,” Meghan Hartman’12 said. A freshman at Barnard College, Hartman ’12 had just finished midterms when superstorm Sandy struck...

More students elected to apply early action to more schools than in past years though the number of students applying early decision has not varied greatly, according to Upper School Dean Beth Slattery. The...

To be or not to be? That is the question. In his infamous Shakespearean soliloquy, Hamlet touches on a range of topics, including the pros and cons of suicide and the potential murder he must carry out....

Even before she started her common application, Carla Sneider ’13 had already finished applying to three universities. Sneider is part of an increasing trend of Harvard-Westlake students who are applying...

Courtney* Courtney spent her summer going to tournaments and camps for her sport. She has met with coaches and has received offers from several schools including eight division three liberal arts colleges...