Name: Elizabeth Silvay
School: Dartmouth College
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire
Major: Engineering with Chemistry
Mascot: Big Green
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I’ve known about Dartmouth for a long time, but the school began to really stand out to me after going on a campus tour. The sense of community at the school was very apparent, and I could really see myself going there. Additionally, Dartmouth’s emphasis on learning across different subjects resonated with me as even though I plan on majoring in engineering, I want to be able to take classes in subjects like history and English.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m most excited about meeting new people, going on first-year camping trips as a part of freshman orientation, and the Dartmouth Skiway which is located right near campus!”
Name: Thomas Upfold
School: University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Major: Business
Mascot: Hawkeye
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?”
“I first heard about Iowa when some upperclassmen that I knew decided to go there. I decided to apply there because I heard really good things about the campus and the business school. I also heard about how fun the sporting events were.”
What are you most excited about?
“I am most excited to meet new people and to get a good education. I am also excited about getting a Big 10 college experience.”
Name: Sophie Portalatin
School: College of the Holy Cross
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology
Mascot: Crusaders
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I first heard about Holy Cross through my family on the East Coast. From the first time I visited, I loved how pretty of a campus it was, its great location, and its welcoming community.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m really excited to go to the sporting events, meet lots of new people, and get involved in all the fun school traditions!”
Name: Nick Angelos
School: University of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Major: Supply Chain Management
Mascot: Razorbacks
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I first heard about Arkansas from my counselor and from just seeing in online.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m most excited for the football games and to live in the warm weather.”
Name: Chloe Fournier
School: Vassar College
Location: Poughkeepsie, New York
Major: Biochemisty and Dance
Mascot: Brewer
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I went to visit this past summer after researching to liberal arts colleges in the country and feel in love with the campus and their approach to education.”
What are you most excited about?
“I am most excited to meet new people, dance in a concert dance setting, and participate in their five year dual-degree Masters in Public Health program with Columbia.”
