Pepperdine’s Office of Admission sent out admittance decisions to prospective Seaver students for fall 2018 on April 1, marking the lowest admittance rate ever for the undergraduate college, according to Pepperdine’s Director of Admission Falone Serna.Serna said the most recent data is from May 3, and is expected to change slightly up until the add/drop period of … [Read more...] about Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate to Date for Fall 2018
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Don’t Let Senioritis Strike
Graphic by Nate BartonAs many seniors' final semester will be coming to a close, a syndrome arises that spreads throughout the student body. This syndrome is commonly referred to as "senioritis."Senioritis is when the amount of effort and motivation by seniors drastically decreases, and this could affect their grades, tardiness, and attendance. Students saw the development of … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Senioritis Strike
Tips for Second Half Survival
Congratulations, midterm season is officially over! No more fretting over unread chapters, last-minute studying curled up on a couch in Payson Library and almost crying of anxiety minutes before an exam. But that doesn't mean you should procrastinate on those readings again and wait until the very last minute to start that 10-page research paper. Finals season will be in full … [Read more...] about Tips for Second Half Survival
You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
Graphic by Nate BartonDear student,Relax. I know, I know: you have a 20-page paper due tomorrow that you’ve barely touched, it’s April and you’re still hunting for an internship, or you’re graduating on the 29th and you have no idea where your life is headed. Relax. You’re already doing better than you think you are. The mere fact that you’re … [Read more...] about You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
Put Grades Into Perspective
Art by Peau PorotesanoCollege is an experience of a lifetime. Students from across the country and the world are thrown together to live in proximity while pursuing higher academics. Because of this closeness of peers, it is clear that a whole college education is not solely academic, but instead is academic in tandem with social and extracurricular educations. It is important, … [Read more...] about Put Grades Into Perspective