You submitted your college applications — congratulations! Now comes the waiting. For some, this is a period you forget about until that decision email pops up. For others, it’s a…

In March 2020, the world came to a halt, except for the college admissions process. As a sophomore in high school, this served as an amazing opportunity to visit and…

  For me, the college decision process had two distinct parts. Of course, the obvious questions about what type of campus, what student atmosphere, and which city were an important…

Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Rochester! We know that finances are a big part of the college decision-making process for college. For many of you, the question…

You may be wondering if the University of Rochester offers performing arts opportunities for students. The answer is yes. Whether you are interested in dance, a cappella, or musical theatre,…

Some students spend their weekends catching up on sleep and homework. I spend mine racing from mock trial competitions to club tennis matches, planning strategy sessions in vans, and coordinating…

  One of the most important parts of the college experience and one that many students underestimate, is finding your community. At the University of Rochester, your community often ends…

Have you ever started the school year worried about all the classes you have to take and just felt overwhelmed? If not, do you ever feel like there’s that one…

My least favorite part of the college admission and decision process was interviews. However, despite my desire to avoid them, interviews provide an invaluable opportunity for admission counselors to learn…

The first week of college, I found myself standing in the middle of the dining hall, plates in hand, and overwhelmed by abundance – at that time, I mislabeled it…