“She Got In Because She’s A Girl”
I dreaded the college application season as a junior because of my sex. I knew that in a year, I might face the invalidation that comes with getting accepted by…
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How to Feel Less Panicked About College
With November 1st in the past and regular decision deadlines around the corner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by college applications. If that’s the case, you can try some of…
Halloween Happenings at IMSA
With Halloween happenings all around, we had quite an eventful last week of October. From the costume contest to IN2’s Spooky Party, there was a wide range of activities and…
How to IMSA: Class Essays
A common sentiment expressed by IMSA’s external visitors is, “If IMSA’s a math and science academy, its humanities departments must be bad.” But any sophomore who’s received feedback on their…
UChicago Announces Dramatic Revision of Admission Policy
Co-authored by Grace Yue (’20). This past summer, the University of Chicago startled seniors across the nation with a dramatic shift in their admissions policy. In a surprising announcement, the…
Does Race Matter? A Look at the Harvard Affirmative Action Lawsuit
For the past three weeks, a tense trial in Boston has pitted Harvard and its affirmative action policy against the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) in a lawsuit whose outcome…