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…
Posts categorized Admissions
<p>University of Rochester</p>
Posts Loop
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…
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…
What Do You Do When You Get Rejected From Your Dream School?
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 Named President-Elect of the AFA
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…
Welcome to the University of Rochester!
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…