URochester Admissions

URochester Admissions features guest bloggers (both students and staff) who write about specialized programs, events, and opportunities at the University ofRochester.

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Pre-College Programs

Around the World in Two Hours Flat

Written by Sophie Zhang, University of Rochester Class of 2017, Pre-College Counselor During this summer's Pre-College sessions, our very own counselors held the first of three "Around the World" programs.…

Pre-College Programs

A Game of Pre-College Staff Bonding

Written by Joseph Orman, University of Rochester Class of 2017, Pre-College Counselor and Pre-College Programs alumnus As a Pre-College alumn, if there was one word I would use to describe…

Meet Our 2014 Pre-College Counseling Staff

Written by Ellie Law, Graduate Head Counselor, Pre-College Programs In just over a month, Pre-College Programs 2014 will be underway! As Graduate Head Counselor for this summer, I am looking forward…

Faculty and Staff

Rochester’s Pre-College Programs were the Highlights of my Summer!

Today's guest blog post is by Jaclyn Capita, a member of the incoming Class of 2018. She attended Rochester's Pre-College Programs four years in a row, participating in the Rochester…

The Art of a Short Film

Written by Tara Najd Ahmadi, instructor of the three-week intensive The Art of a Short Film program. The deadline to register for this course is April 1, 2014. Register today! My…

Winners of the Simon Scholars Case Competition 2014

February 25, 2014

Written by Justine Rumbel, Assistant Director, Admissions And the winners are… Congratulations to all of our Simon Scholars Case Competition participants! On Sunday February 9, we welcomed 38 students to campus…

There is Nothing More Rewarding Than a Trip Abroad

February 4, 2014

Today's guest blog post is by Nate Merrell, a member of the incoming Class of 2018. He attended Rochester's Pre-College Programs two years in a row, participating in the study…

What the Simon Scholars Competition Taught Me

January 8, 2014

Written by Kate van der Sloot, Class of 2017 and winner of the Simon Scholars Case Competition, 2013. When I first heard about the Simon Scholars competition, I had no…

Bridging the Gap: My Gap Year

December 3, 2013

Howdy! My name is Graeme McGuire, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. I graduated this year from the Friends School of Baltimore, and am currently enrolled in Rochester’s Class of…

Are You Ready for a ROC’n Summer? Apply Today!

November 27, 2013

Last summer, the University hosted over 300 high school students from 24 states and 10 countries for our Pre-College Programs. Participants took advantage of numerous academic options while experiencing college life…

My Gap Year: Temporary Immersion in Israel

November 6, 2013

Today's guest blog post is by Shoshi Preuss, an admitted student who chose to take a gap year between high school and college. Hi, my name is Shoshi Preuss and…

Works from Computer Graphics Summer Pre-College Class

These images were created by students taking the "Mastering Computer Graphics: Using Photoshop Like a Pro" course as part of Pre-College Programs. This summer, students learned the basic techniques of…