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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

All the different kinds of colleges students will be applying to.

Soundbytes: How has the college application process been for you?

Maddie Kelly, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2025

While some seniors plan to pursue opportunities other than higher education, many are preparing to take their next steps toward college. Many colleges allow students to apply in the fall through early action and early decision and these applications are due starting October 15. This can make fall a busy...

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Soundbytes: How do seniors feel after college applications?

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2022

Senior year is incredibly stressful, with coursework and college applications being highly demanding. A majority of seniors have finished applying to colleges and are now anxiously awaiting their results. The Ghostwriter asked seniors how they feel now that college applications are finished.

7 tips for future college applicants

7 tips for future college applicants

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor Oct 30, 2018

The college application process is a hefty one. As someone who just submitted their first round of applications, I can tell you my experience was far from perfect, but I can also say that pressing the "Submit" button on my last application was one of the best feelings I've ever experienced. On an...

Karatkewicz meeting with senior Rachel Madhur

Karatkewicz saves her seniors

Oct 30, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief  Fall is stressful for seniors. The college application process dominates first quarter as students finalize their college lists and prepare for their various deadlines. A certain group of seniors this year may have felt like they had an extra reason to be stressed:...