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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Kuang and Zhang  spoke candidly about their high school journey, sharing their regrets as well as successes and reflecting on the challenges they faced.

2022 Alums Give Advice on College Readiness

Sophia Wang, BMS Correspondent June 2, 2023

BHS class of 2022 alums Evelyn Zhang and David Kuang shared personal experiences and advice from their first year of college in an informative seminar held at the Beachwood library on Wednesday, May 17. The...

“The most stressful part honestly is that once you hit senior year you realize that you are going to be living where you pick for the next couple years, so you really have to put yourself in it instead of just thinking about it,” senior Sepanta Entezari said.

Surviving the College Applications Scramble

Allie Rindsberg, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

The number of college applications has increased 150% over the last two decades, even though the number of students graduating from high school hasn’t changed much.  Maybe this is why seniors are...

Maybe you’ll find a school you’ve never heard of that fits all your needs. Chances are, you haven’t heard of some of your best options.

The Brutally Honest Guide to College Applications

Tal Rothberg, News Editor January 7, 2021

College is EXPENSIVE: I know you’re thinking you know that. But until senior year, I’d never really understood what a barrier money was going to be. Before you get your heart set on a school, find...

Things People Don’t Tell You About Applying to College… or Maybe I Just Wasn’t Listening

Things People Don’t Tell You About Applying to College… or Maybe I Just Wasn’t Listening

Bridgitte Feldman, Arts & Life Editor October 20, 2020

I am just one senior and this is based on my own experiences and experiences that I’ve heard from friends and family members. Not all of this applies to every person but I’m sharing what I’ve learned...

How to Get Into College

How to Get Into College

Prerna Mukherjee, News Editor May 31, 2018

Following graduation, the class of 2018 can now focus on selecting courses, buying supplies, and finding a roommate for next year. For juniors, the process is just beginning. We asked guidance counselors...

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College Application Stress is Too Much, Too Soon

Orly Einhorn, Staff Writer January 25, 2018

“But you’re a junior. You don’t have to worry about college yet!” Perhaps laughing when people say this to me isn’t the best response. But I do, because the truth, the one I’ve experienced,...

Ten Things I Learned From Writing My Common App Essay

Ten Things I Learned From Writing My Common App Essay

Yuke Zheng, Features Editor October 20, 2016
The first round of college applications is due Nov. 1. Here's my advice to help you through the dreaded essay process.
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Diversity and Racial Tension are Factors in College Decisions For BHS Seniors

Clarissa Djohari, News Editor December 14, 2015

Media attention this fall has focused on college campus conflicts not seen in many years. Racially offensive comments from some students have been denounced by protests from others. In some cases, administrators...

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Here’s Why I’m Not Telling Anyone Where I’m Applying to College

Naomi Grant, Arts & Life Editor October 31, 2014

When anyone finds out you’re a senior, the nearly inevitable question is, “Where do you want to go to college?” I assume most people expect to hear from a Beachwood student either a nationally-renowned...

How to Get into College, According to the Class of 2014

How to Get into College, According to the Class of 2014

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2014

In a month, seniors will finally have heard back from all the universities they applied to. “The thought of just getting into college is very daunting,” said senior Josh Carno-Harf, who has gotten...

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Beachcomber Survey Reveals Stress of College Admissions Process

Cathy Perloff, Editor-in-Chief (print) February 21, 2014

In a month, seniors will finally hear back from all the universities they applied to. “The thought of just getting into college is very daunting,” said senior Josh Carno-Harf, who has gotten into...

Common Application Eases College Application Process

Common Application Eases College Application Process

Ari Rabinowitz, Staff Writer September 27, 2011

As the 2012 school year begins, BHS seniors begin the tedious routine of  the college application process.  Teenagers today may have it easier than previous generations during the college process, thanks...

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