Admissions

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…

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…

[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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By Christine When I was considering what to write about for this blog post, I thought about what time of year this is from a high school senior’s perspective. And…

Monica Miranda Smalls, director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs in the Office of the Dean of Students at the University of Rochester, has been elected president-elect for the Association of…

As we begin the new year, the University of Rochester Office of Admissions is excited to be joining the internet community with our official admissions blog.  As you prepare for…