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MSU Applications Free Between October 1-15 with Coupon Code
Kamryn Lindsey September 25, 2024

Applying for college is expensive. Unless you qualify for fee waivers (see your counselor!), for nearly every school there is a $50-70 application...

Mr. Lacy, working hard at his desk in the CUBE. Credit: Ashley Han
Skyline Cube Offers Advice for Summer Job Seekers
Aylin Osorio June 11, 2024

Students are looking for summer jobs and it's getting harder to get hired. A lot of students want a job during the summer. Many don’t know...

Kyle Foster (‘22) and seniors in orchestra playing at their graduation.
Graduating Early is “The Kickstart on Your Life”
Starr Vanicelli June 3, 2024

Have you ever felt like four years of high school is too much? Found yourself in school not to learn but just going on the same old routine?...

Credit: Nati Murrell
Movies to Watch Before College
Natalia Murrell June 3, 2024

Packing. Leaving your family behind. Missing home. These are all things people dread about college, yet there is so much to be excited about....

Ty Kahle working diligently on their final exam. Credit: Simone Chin.
Seniors Advise Underclassmen: How to Make the Most of High School
Simone Chin and Jaeden Klassen May 28, 2024

As the 2023-2024 school year nears its end, Skyline says “goodbye” to its seniors and “hello” to its incoming freshmen. Starting high...

A summary of the laws that govern youth employment, and what to do if they’re violated.
Know Your Labor Rights: What Labor Laws Cover High Schoolers?
Kathryn Plotner May 19, 2023

Are you trying to get a summer job? As of 4/26, 171 work permits, forms that allow minors to start jobs, have been signed by Skyline’s office...

My College Essay
My College Essay
April 5, 2023

Question: Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude...

Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays
Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays
Kat Bauer, Journalist • April 5, 2023

Reflection The supplemental essays required by most schools are, subjectively, one of the most difficult pieces of writing required by the...

Getting Through the Murk:  Reflection on Writing My College Essay
Getting Through the Murk: Reflection on Writing My College Essay
Kotaro Hayami, Journalist • April 5, 2023

While writing my common app essay, I went through a narrow range of emotions: mostly hatred and annoyance, in all honesty. It seems very hypocritical...

The author on a college visit to WHERE, WHEN?
College Essay: 3 simple steps to writing a good essay
Evan Cohen, Journalist • April 5, 2023

I began scouts in 2nd grade when I joined cub scouts, the elementary school level of scouting. I am so happy that I could be in a group that...

Skyline seniors will head to their respective college campuses this fall
The College Admissions Process: How to Navigate the Puzzling Process
Kat Bauer, Journalist • April 5, 2023

The college admissions process is a mystery for many underclassmen: what classes to take, when to take standardized tests, which clubs to join?...

Video on Applying to the Arts for College
Gabriel Hill, Journalist • March 15, 2023

Other than our staff's essays another source for inspiration and help is Skyline's very own Cube!
Who Am I? A College Essay
January 13, 2023

By Staff:  Skyline Student, Class of ‘23 I'm an avid people-pleaser.  I satiate my parents by making dinner easier and not complaining...

The Cube - a resource for seniors in their college application process.
Need Inspiration for YOUR College Essays? Look No Further!
January 13, 2023

By Staff:  Skyline Student, Class of ‘23 Common Application Prompt #2: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental...

 "Life is like Chess"  My Take On Writing A College Essay
“Life is like Chess” My Take On Writing A College Essay
Graham Unsworth, Journalist • January 11, 2023

"Writing a college essay gets easier as the process continues. The first and most difficult part is finding a snapshot of time that can be used...

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