Rochester in the Fall
By Stephania Romaniuk Ahhh… Fall in Rochester. The best season there is. I have always loved the moment I see leaves turning yellow – just a peek here and there…
It Is Not Enough To Talk The Talk…
Every year, admissions professionals and college counselors from all over the country come together at a conference hosted by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. Conferences of this type…
Stories from the Road: “Bonding Over BBQ”
By Bradley Booke This past week, during a high school visit, I had the opportunity to talk about one of my favorite places in Rochester… Dinosaur BBQ. The student I…
Seven College Admissions Essays You Shouldn’t Write: Part Two
[Part 1] Here are a few more examples of common essays that fall short of their potential impact. Essay Topic #5: Immigrating to the U.S. / Adopting a New Culture…
Seven College Admissions Essays You Shouldn’t Write: Part One
A strong essay can be a definite advantage in making your application stand out from the crowd. Not only will it help you get noticed at the start of the…
Interviewing Tips
One of the benefits of doing a college interview is that it gives you the unique opportunity to present the side of yourself that an admissions counselor might not get…
Two Roads
It’s strange to think back to a year ago, when, around this time, I was struggling to make a college decision—and struggling is probably an under exaggeration. Much like Christine’s…
Dean Burdick’s Welcome to the Class of 2014
By Jonathan Burdick Welcome again to the University of Rochester Class of 2014! I’m looking forward to meeting you on campus this summer and fall. As enrolling students, you will…
Postgrad: Carlin Gettliffe ’09 Pt. 6
Born and raised in Boulder, CO., Carlin moved to Rochester, NY after high school to attend school at the University of Rochester. Since graduating in May 2009, Carlin has continued…
Pre-College Programs
Rochester’s Pre-College Programs give you a preview of what student life is like here. Courses are offered in a wide variety of subject areas, allowing you to explore your interests…