The Engineering Experience

The Early Action deadline for Purdue University was November 1st. This was also the priority deadline to be considered for First Year Engineering at the West Lafayette location as well as the engineering disciplines in Indianapolis. This was also the deadline to be considered for Purdue’s full range of scholarships and the John Martinson Honors College. If you haven’t applied to Purdue yet, don’t worry! The regular decision application deadline is January 15th. If you have applied and are looking into any of these opportunities, congratulations! Here are some next steps you can take as you wait for decisions on January 15th. Take a Break and Enjoy your Senior Year It is so important to give yourself grace once you submit your college applications! It is a long process, and now is a great chance to hang out with your hometown friends and make senior year memories before going off to college. Use this time to prioritize your friends and family while maintaining your grades. Studying is ...

Senior year of high school is such a busy time, but it is also an important year to live in the moment! It is your last year of high school, and for a lot of people, your last year with your family in your hometown. While it is important to put your best foot forward into your applications and schoolwork, it is also important to be intentional about enjoying your life. Don’t sacrifice your joy While your to-do list is often long between juggling college applications, school work, extracurriculars, and a social life, time management is such an important skill to learn! Sometimes, it’s important to put tasks aside and take time to do something that brings you joy. I spent Halloween night my junior year on my bedroom floor writing my common app essay, but this meant I missed out on a special night with my family. Be intentional with the people closest to you, whoever that may be! I’ve found that making time for joy will also help you be more motivated and productive when you do sit down t...