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Counselor Picture Susan Mertz

Susan Mertz

Assistant Director of Admissions - International

Give yourself plenty of time to complete your application. It's never too early to start preparing for your college application process! I recommend that you start as early as the year before you graduate high school. You want to make sure that you have time to take any exams, ask any admissions questions, and for someone to proof read your essays and write letters of recommendation. Applying to university can be a stressful process. You can cut down on this by managing your time well and staying organized.

-        Favorite Location/Tradition on Campus - Sledding on Slayter Hill. Winter in the Midwest can be a cold, dark season, so it’s important to enjoy the fun activities you can only do in winter. Sleds can be difficult to track down, so it is always exciting to see what students are using to get down the hill. Some of my favorite memories are of watching students experience snow for the very first time!



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