June 2012
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COLLEGE FAIR MUSINGS
Today was an exponentially better day. I laughed. I cried. I wrote some great tweets. Time to have some more fun by celebrating our favorite moments from the joy that is a College Fair.
First up. A lovely couple. They are looking for a place to attend school together that will nurture their strong relationship founded on a mutual appreciation for the Confederate. You can find them lurking near...
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WHEN HS GUIDANCE COUNSELORS TALK YOUR EAR OFF...
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HOMESCHOOLERS
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WHEN I REALIZE ALL MY SUITS ARE DIRTY ON THE DAY...
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EXCERPTS FROM ESSAYS
Surprisingly to all (myself included), my will to carry on actually forged through another day. Someone pass me a beer; it’s time to effing celebrate. Or forget. Either way.
Here’s our first essay for the evening that comes to us from a loyal Facebook fan.
“In this here personal statement, my humble persona is presenting the highlights of my soccer game against the...
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WHEN YOU MEET AN ATHLETIC RECRUIT
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THE TOEFL EXAM
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WHEN AN APPLICANT ASKS FOR THEIR OFFICIAL...
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QUESTIONABLE QUESTIONS
Why is it that every day in Admissions seems to be the funniest/worst day in this job ever? I had a team mom from a local high school football team today ask me to put up all 100+ football players overnight in a residence hall this Saturday night…for fun…because they wanted to have a party to see what the “college experience” was like. I shit you not. She also asked if our...
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WHEN THE FRONT DESK CALLS TO SAY FAMILIES HAVE...
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WHEN PEOPLE ASK QUESTIONS DURING MEETINGS
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WHEN A TRANSFER STUDENT HANDS ME AN UNOFFICIAL...
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LEAVING LUNCH VISITS WHERE YOU DIDN'T TALK TO A...
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WHEN A DENIED KID SAYS THEY GOT ACCEPTED AT FAR...
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WHEN A PARENT IS AN ALUM OF YOUR INSTITUTION
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WHEN A STUDENT ASKS ME AT A FAIR WHAT YEAR I...
At first, I’m like:
I very briefly consider…
But ultimately decide on:
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MONDAY MOURNING
Why is Tumblr being a pain in the ass today? Even an automatic post queue is mocking me from the sidelines. Ironic that it chose to withhold today’s Monday Mourning post? Very.
We received this short recap from a Facebook fan. This comes from an application. I really love students sometimes.
Have you ever been officially reprimanded by school officials or civil authorities? Yes
If yes,...
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WHEN BARBIZON MODELING IS SET UP NEXT TO YOU
Thanks for the inspiration, KK.
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EMAIL ADDRESS ON APPLICATION: bigbutts6969@....com
Upon first glance, I’m like:
Then I want to reach through the computer and:
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WHEN YOU FIND OUT YOU'RE GOING TO THE SAME FAIR AS...
