![Sloane Levys dorm room at UCLA is an example of a dorm made custom unique. It is filled with practical necessities in addition to fun, personal items to make it feel like home.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pandit_Dorm2-1200x900.jpg)
The perfect dorm checklist for upcoming college freshman
By Ananya Pandit, Arts Editor
• May 13, 2024
![The test-optional policy implemented in most colleges during the pandemic has been shown to have negative consequences and should therefore be eliminated.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kreisler_SATShouldntBeOptional.jpeg)
Sit down and take the SAT: fair and effective way to prove college readiness
By Leah Kreisler, Sports Editor
• February 26, 2024
![Graduating highschool is an exciting and stressful time. The college admissions process, especially rolling admissions, can make it that much more stressful.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Levine_admissions-1200x800.jpg)
Rolling admissions, more harmful than helpful to WCHS students
By Nate Levine, Social Media Manager
• January 9, 2024
![Without doubt, college is expensive. This is why WCHS must offer students guidance on money-saving tactics such as scholarship opportunities.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-11-at-2.27.33-PM-1200x899.png)
Easy to get lost in the sea of scholarships: WCHS should spread financial aid opportunities
By Julia Levi, Observations Editor
• December 11, 2023
![Typing on her computer, WCHS senior Jaehee Lee drafts ideas for a diversity prompted supplemental essay on Oct. 1 2023.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-18-at-12.23.49-PM-972x1200.png)
Admission anxiety heightens per affirmative action ban
By Kalena Yee, Features Editor
• October 18, 2023
![The College and Career Information Center is a great place for students who need help with the college application process.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-17-1.43.03-PM.png)
College counselors are not worth it
By Nate Levine, Social Media Manager
• October 18, 2023
![Make everyday of highschool count](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Abunaof_Coffee-ice-cream-photo.jpg)
Coffee says make the most of each moment of highschool
By Diya Kachoria, Photo Manager
• June 14, 2023
![WCHS students diligently work during their classes. Although time consuming, this work does not benefit them the way it should as MCPS’ rules and standards do not truly prepare students for college.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/76827DEB-380C-4D81-93A2-1B02873BE0FB-900x670.png)
How well does MCPS actually prepare their high schoolers for college?
By Clara Young, Copy Editor
• May 30, 2023
![WCHS seniors Sanaz Wycoff and Hannah Schulsinger pose together outside of the school building in shirts with their colleges on it on May 1, 2023.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_4966-727x900.jpeg)
May 1st: a day to celebrate Seniors
By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
• May 5, 2023
![Jennifer Inglisa (left) and Jennifer ODonnell (right) work together as a dynamic duo to run Write In 2 College which provides students with thorough help throughout the college admissions process.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-01-at-3.09.35-PM-900x565.png)
WCHS community gets help from “Write In 2 College” to navigate the college admissions process
By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor
• May 1, 2023
![WCHS sophomore Eva Lee, a visual learner is reviewing a topic for her AP class by looking at a picture that provides a demonstration on April 16, 2023.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-01-at-2.58.27-PM-712x900.png)
Beyond the celebrations: the controversy surrounding ‘Bed Parties’ for college acceptances
By Michael Demske, Sports Editor
• May 1, 2023
![Protestors stand outside the Supreme Court on Oct. 30, a day before the beginning of arguments regarding the status of affirmative action at U.S. colleges.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Young_AA-900x507.jpg)
Controversy sparks over new affirmative action case
By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor
• March 21, 2023
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