College News Updates

Today I came across an interesting article on the US News and World Report website from last May regarding recommendations about how students should deal with presenting their depression struggles in their college applications. As you read the article, you will see that there are no easy answers or clear cut guidelines, but it is important to be honest without giving them more information than they need to know. If you are trying to figure out how to walk this line, please come in and talk to me so that I can help you.

The importance of being honest in your college applications was also a topic addressed in another US News and World Report story about how the University of California (which includes 9 different campuses) requires random verification about proof of your activities - work, community service, music, drama, sports, etc. According to the article, this is the only formal program of it's kind in the country. If you are caught lying (cannot provide them with documentation) then your application is automatically rejected.

And last, but not least, the US News and World Report website also has a story about Miami University (OH) and the fact that one of their sororities, Tri Delta, has been suspended for two years for hazing and one of their fraternities, Sigma Nu, has been suspended for two semesters for violating alcohol policies and displaying disorderly conduct. I figured I'd pass it along since it is one of the top colleges for WKHS students.