By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
• February 3, 2020
If you ask any senior what is being referenced with the phrases “my best friend is off to…” or “____ just got so lucky,” they will know exactly what you are talking about. While these phrases...
By Sapna David, Features Editor
• February 3, 2020
For many WCHS students, early December tends to be a time of lethargy as students look forward to winter break. But for seniors, the weeks leading up to break are the dreaded Early Decision weeks. As the...
By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor
• January 17, 2020
The question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” has always been a whimsical way of making small talk. On high school applications however, it declares and even defines your future.
As the...
WCHS students monitor their scores religiously, hoping to improve their chances of admission into top tier universities. SAT/ACT scores, College Board subject test scores, AP exam scores: all common tests...
April: ‘tis the season to begin preparing for AP exams both in and out of the classroom.
But, while many WCHS students participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses throughout the school year, not...
Attending countless tutoring sessions, spending a fortune on prep books, taking the SAT/ACT over and over again to get the best score possible—sound familiar?
Students, especially at WCHS, put a lot...
Attending countless tutoring sessions, spending a fortune on prep books, taking the SAT/ACT over and over again to get the best score possible—sound familiar?
Students, especially at WCHS, put a lot...
By Jasper Bernstein, Assistant Observations Editor
• May 8, 2019
Although a lack of final exams may make WCHS students happy in the short-term, exams are a very important part of college. Without exams, students are not being prepared for the intensive rigors of college....
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
• April 5, 2019
Some say it’s more stressful than applying to college. Some say it’s harder than writing all those essays. It’s more than proving yourself; it’s making yourself seem chill, smart, desirable and...
A 1570 SAT score, straight A’s all throughout high school, a boatload of extracurricular activities and a diminished high school social life. This is the typical academic resume that the average Yale...
By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
• February 8, 2019
The thought of college can be scary for students of any age, especially since many do not know what to expect. College is supposed to be an amazing experience that gives young adults the chance to become...
By Nora Holland, Opinions Editor
• December 20, 2018
As the student opens his application portal and types in his password, a swarm of his friends watch intently with looks of worry written all over their faces. After a seemingly infinite stretch of silence,...
