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Admissions Advice From a Current Freshman

Hope College Network

The college admissions process felt daunting as I began my senior year of high school. I also came from an average public school and didn’t have the same resources as my friends who went to college prep schools. It was what my entire life and education had been leading up to. Plus, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing.

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Admissions Advice From a Freshman

Hope College Network

The college admissions process felt daunting as I began my senior year of high school. I also came from an average public school and didn’t have the same resources as my friends who went to college prep schools. The Common App essay is required, and gives the college insight into who you are and why you would be a good fit.