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For more information on this topic, read “The truth behind college admission decisions,” by staff writer Ian House.
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Senior Suggestions: What stands out to colleges?
Hosts Mia Swain and Ella Chase sit down with Ian House, a student advisor to the State Board of Education, to discuss what colleges actually look for in an application.
October 12, 2025
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Mia Swain, Staff Writer
Mia Swain is a junior at Green Hope and is in her first year with the GH Falcon. She decided to join the staff this year in hopes of improving her writing skills while also channeling her creativity. She is excited to write for the Student Life section of the newspaper, but is interested in learning about all the sections of the paper as she grows into the role of a staff writer. Outside of school, Mia is passionate about sports, playing both club and school soccer while also coaching a children’s gymnastics team. In addition to sports, she enjoys hanging out with friends and going shopping. Mia hopes to go to an in-state college to pursue a career in the medical field once she graduates. She is looking forward to being a staff writer this year.
Ella Chase, Staff Writer
Ella Chase is a senior at Green Hope High School, and this is her first year writing for the GH Falcon. She’s most interested in learning the ins and outs of journalism and reporting, favoring broadcast journalism as a possible career pathway. Writing allows Ella the freedom of painting a picture with words – creating work that not only flows but also structures her point. Having others understand her point, not only through the words in particular but also in how they’re written, is something she finds captivating. Ella is involved in her school in many ways, as the senior class president and vice president of DECA. She is a full-time member of the Green Hope soccer team and, on weekends, coaches a U7 Miracle League team, working with those with special needs. Despite her busy schedule, you can find her enjoying hiking and thrifting. Her best academic work comes from English-based classes. In her early years, hockey played a huge role in Ella’s life. While living in Boston the first ten years of her life, she enjoyed not only coaching but playing her favorite sport. Ella values the time that she once put into this sport and still plays when visiting her hometown. She now turns her skill and attention to the GH Falcon and is excited to contribute this year.
Nolan Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
Nolan Sullivan is a senior at Green Hope High School and is entering his second year with the GH Falcon. This year, Nolan returns as the Editor-in-Chief of the Falcon and looks forward to managing an expanded staff room while upholding a standard of excellence. Looking forward, Nolan hopes to study Biomedical Engineering or Journalism in college. Outside of the newsroom, Nolan loves listening to rock and indie music, playing guitar or practicing for wrestling or cross country. He is looking forward to finishing up his career with the GH Falcon on a strong note and taking the lessons learned wherever he may go next.