Name: Kiley Goodman
School: Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Major: Finance and Commercial Real Estate
Mascot: Boilermakers
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“My mom and some other family members attended Purdue, so I grew up knowing a lot about the school. I applied to Purdue because of that legacy but didn’t expect to go there. When I went on an official visit, I just fell in love with it. It immediately felt like home.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m most excited about rushing, meeting new people, and going to sporting events! I am also excited to be able to get an amazing education while taking in everything Purdue has to offer.”
Name: Ibrahim Hashim
School: The George Washington University
Location: Washington, D.C.
Major: International Affairs
Mascot: George
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I first heard about GW when originally searching for colleges with a strong international affairs program. When I visited, I could see myself perfectly fit on campus, so I had to apply. I also have family out in D.C., so the area is pretty familiar to me.”
What are you most excited about?
“I am most excited about being involved in school events, and also being right in the heart of D.C., where all of the policy action is happening.”
Name: Sarah Noble
School: Ball State University
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Major: Musical Theater
Mascot: Cardinals
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I learned about their musical theatre program last year and the more I learned the more I realized it was the perfect program for me. They have amazing faculty and facilities!”
What are you most excited about?
“They have a wonderful culture; everyone is so kind and talented and I can’t wait to work with them and do what I love!”
Name: Xavier Garriques
School: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Major: Environmental Engineering
Mascot: Hokie Birds
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I saw it was high on the rankings for environmental engineering. They also have extensive undergraduate research opportunities and more clubs that I could ever consider. A big school also means expansive alumni networks that will give me a choice of where to work.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m excited to be studying what I love and continuing racing triathlons at the college level.”
Name: Zuri Martinez
School: Lake Forest College
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Major: Marketing
Mascot: Bears
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“When I moved to lake forest 4 years I visited the campus and I found it as a great place to stay and to be close to my family.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m excited to meet new people and have a different experience from high school!”
