Nicole Coletti

How to Avoid Being THAT Girl

If you’ve ever been to party, you know who I’m talking about. THAT girl. The one who is either sitting in the corner crying hysterically, puking on something that isn’t hers, or trying to jump someone else’s boyfriend. She’s a sloppy, drunk mess and she’ll follow you wherever you go. Not literally, of course. But there

WARNING: This story may give some people nightmares. If you’re up to the challenge, keep reading. I was one of those annoying, overachieving high school kids who went away to summer programs at different colleges to get a feel for classes and dorm life ( and put it on my transcript, I won’t lie). So

The first two weeks of May are hazy for the overachieving high schoolers. AP’s dominate our lives, and prep books upon prep books dance through our vision. When you’re underclassmen, it’s hard to see the point in studying for these crazy tests beyond bragging rights and a feeling of self-accomplishment. But when you’re a senior,

If you’re reading this, congrats! You were selected by your college to participate in their honors program, or its equivalent. Awesome job! You’re not just smart, you’re super smart! But before you go tearing through that housing form, consider what you’re signing up for. Most colleges offer their honors students special dorms on campus. A lot

As senior year comes quickly to a close, we’re all looking forward to college. That’s a given. It’s all my friends and I talk about. But, the prospect of living away from home, from my family, and from all I’ve ever known is daunting, and makes me really anxious sometimes. When I voice my concerns

May 1st is approaching fast, and if you’re struggling to make a decision between a couple schools, don’t worry. You aren’t alone. Tons of seniors spend the month of April flipping between a few schools, fretting the decision deadline. Here’s how to stay calm and narrow your choices. 1. Academic Program This one is super

04/22/2012 Ncoletti Having your best friend come to college with you is like hitting the jackpot on Christmas morning. No need to worry about meeting new people or being homesick; you have all you need right there! The two of you start making plans for how you’re gonna kill it in college…but then the question