Depending on whether students applied for early action or regular decisions, some may be in the process of committing to a school. After hearing back from all the colleges, the class of 2024 will move on to the next step.

     Senior Mia Coleman is committed to West Virginia University and will be majoring in Forensic Science and Examination. Coleman said, “I only applied to WVU, and I heard back after a week from submitting the application that I was accepted.”

     According to the senior, “the application was really easy. I just went online and filled out everything I needed to, which was all self-explanatory.” She wasn’t stressed during this process because she was “very confident” she was going to get accepted.

     Her parents helped her throughout the different steps and were “very helpful.” Coleman applied for a regular decision but submitted her application back in September. She wants to go for the Forensic Science program because “it is one of the best in the country.” 

     Senior Anna O’Leary is going to attend Brown University. She knew it was the one when she went to her official visit with the rugby team. O’Leary explained, “I loved the coach, and the team is so cool.”

     The student explains, “it was definitely a scary process since I was applying early; there were very tight deadlines. It was very stressful getting the application in and everything I needed for it. I had an essay ready and my teachers were super helpful with recommendations.” 

     O’Leary explained how she only applied to one college and was committed to the rugby program. She shared, “my parents and siblings guided me through this whole process since they have already gone through this, which was very helpful.”

     Senior Ella Sotaski will be attending East Carolina University and going to be a part of the Early Childhood Education program. She claimed, “At first, everything was very overwhelming, but I started early and with help from my counselor the process became easier and clearer.”

    The senior is going to ECU because of the “beautiful campus” and “has a lot of opportunities for their students.” She explained, “when I met with the head of the elementary education department, I knew I couldn’t get to experience a phenomenal program like they had for my major at any other school.”