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During high school, I always thought about what college would be like, which came with many expectations. As a first-generation student, my parents did not go to college so most…

You got into Rochester! Congratulations! If you were admitted to multiple institutions, one thing you’re likely to spend a lot of time thinking about as you consider your options is…

As you start your college research journey, first impressions will play a significant role in whether or not you apply to the college. It was the fall of senior year…

With Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications due January 5, application season is officially behind us! It’s time to close the Common Application tab on your laptop (which has…

A first-generation student is identified as someone whose parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college/university degree. Applying to college as a first-gen college student can be extremely stressful because your…

The fall of senior year is like riding a roller coaster. You are expected to stay on track with college applications, rigorous classes, extracurricular activities, work, and so much more.…

As a way to better understand how to write a great application supplement, it’s important first to define the difference between the personal statement and the application supplement. These styles…

If you have taken any time looking at the University of Rochester’s humanities departments you’ll see that there are several different areas of study. Full of programs, professors, libraries, even…

It’s September so you know what that means: college application season has arrived! As you are narrowing down your list of schools and sending out your applications, those letters of…

In 1850, the University of Rochester was founded by a convention of Baptists. Presently, the University of Rochester is home to the River Campus, the School of Medicine and Dentistry,…