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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

WCHS Internship Coordinator Mr, Justin Ostry and WCHS senior Ilai Schein discuss the college application process and tips for filling our the Common Application.

Common Application, common fabrications

By Dehab Habtai, Features Editor & Photo Manager March 11, 2026

In a system that rewards perfection, honesty can feel like a disadvantage. On the Common Application, there is a section where students are expected to fill up to 10 slots with their extracurricular activities....

Students have hired college counselors to help them navigate the tricky college admissions process, but this practice creates inequity in admissions process.

College admissions: just a money and numbers game?

By Dehan Habtai, Features Editor & Photo Manager October 7, 2025

Imagine two students: one gets weekly sessions with a college admissions expert, SAT tutor and an essay coach. The other has to navigate the endless maze of essay writing, college applications and scholarship...

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