Admissions

One thing I have really come to appreciate at the University of Rochester is how many resources are actually available to us, once you start using them, you realize how…

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…

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…

  Gratitude is rarely ever spoken loud. More often than others, it settles quietly into ordinary moments, such as a walk back from class, a shared meal, a familiar face…

Figuring out your college list can feel overwhelming. When I first started, I honestly didn’t know where to even begin. Some of my friends already had their dream schools picked…

How Students Learn, Grow, and Give Back Through CCE You may have heard many universities speak about their growing idea community engagement, but at the University of Rochester, the Center…

Getting Involved on Campus Student life is more active than ever, especially with in-person events making a big recovery after the lockdown. Clubs are teaming up more, which makes events…

Close the Common App Tab. You Did It! Four years of hard work, countless assignments, long nights and early mornings, extracurriculars, test prep, and all those tiny details—compressed into one…

When narrowing down your college list, it’s important to think about where you want to spend the next four years of your life—no small decision. Start by compiling your current…

  Now, it might not be the case for everyone, however, most students unknowingly come to college having only one track in mind. There is nothing wrong with that, but…

When looking for the best university for you, there are lots of things to keep in mind. When I was looking for the best school for me, I made a…

What is a Yellowjacket? It’s a question that has been asked many a time, especially by people who don’t know a lot about bees (including that a yellowjacket isn’t one).…