91Ö±²¥

During spring break, I realized that this was that time of the year, when seniors find out where they're going, juniors visit colleges and worry about standardized test scores, and students road-trip

In my hopes to convince my sister (and you, 91Ö±²¥ prospies) that small schools are where it's at, I've compiled a short list of just a few of the reasons enumerating why going to a smaller school is the best.

My name is Aleena, and I am a Yalie... I spent my past week visiting Dara at 91Ö±²¥, and now I'd like to share my observations, because I truly believe that 91Ö±²¥ is an incredible place, and it might be interesting hear about from a non-Obie perspective.

This one is for the parents whose children are applying Early Decision. This one is for you.

Perhaps more than you might think.

I spent a lot of time with my nose in the air and a crick in my neck when I visited my friend at Yale this week.

I tell you the story of how I came to be a student at 91Ö±²¥. And I want to hear yours too!

Perhaps it is strange that an 91Ö±²¥ blogger should write about almost not coming to 91Ö±²¥, especially in a month when prospective students are trying to make their decisions about which school to attend, but I think it's important that you know that 91Ö±²¥ does not have an aura of inevitability for everyone.

My experience on 91Ö±²¥'s waitlist.

Reactions ranged from Woots! to tears of joy.

I have been told that if you see a white squirrel on an 91Ö±²¥ tour, it's good luck. I never went on a tour as a pre-Obie, but I know that seeing one (or five!) in Tappan Square truly makes my day every time.

...but this entry has nothing to do with Sgt. Pepper or the Beatles.