Admissions

Admissions

Three Reasons Why Rochester Was The Place For Me

February 6, 2021

Since this is my last semester at the University of Rochester, this is a great time to reflect on the decisions I made when I was a high school student…

Admissions

The power of bilingualism

February 1, 2021

Throughout my childhood and into my teenage years in Massachusetts, both my parents and my extended family members who migrated to the United States from Puerto Rico, spoke to me…

Admissions

Important Questions You Have Not Asked Yet

November 25, 2020

Given the current state of affairs, almost everything is online now. For high school juniors and seniors, this means that virtual sessions will be the main source of interaction between…

Admissions

An Open Letter to High Schoolers Awaiting College Decisions

February 10, 2020

Dear high schooler, With college decision season right around the corner, this time of year is probably both exciting and terrifying for you. During the few months between the start…

Admissions

Undecided: How to Narrow Down Your College List

November 20, 2019

What does being “undecided” mean when talking about the college application process? Regardless of whether you are applying this cycle or are just trying to get an early start, being…

Admissions

A Message from Our Directors

October 15, 2019

Greetings from the University of Rochester, In late August, we welcomed roughly 1,370 first year students and over 100 transfer students, who joined our campus community from 54 countries and…

Pre-College Programs

Meet Our Pre-College Resident Hall Director!

June 18, 2019

by Jason Mahon, Pre-College Programs Resident Hall Director Good morrow Pre-College Programs scholars! My name is Jason Mahon and I shall be your Residence Hall Director (RHD). I am stoked…

Faculty and Staff

A Message from our Financial Aid Director

May 27, 2019

Hello! As we send award letters to admitted first-year students for Fall 2019, we begin the third year of “Early FAFSA” and “Prior-Prior Year” income being reported, meaning 2017 income…

Admissions

“Now What?” Designing Your Transfer Plan to Rochester

April 1, 2019

by Sarah Gerin, Senior Admissions Counselor “Now what?” This is a question that can come up at many points throughout the college application process, or even after you have made…

Academics

Simon Scholars Case Competition 2018

December 7, 2018

by Olivia Jackson, a member of the winning team at the 2018 Simon Scholars Case Competition I was subscribed to the University of Rochester mailing list because it was one of…

Academics

6 Tips for College Interviews

October 17, 2018

 Walking into Starbucks, I hesitantly sat at the nearest table, waiting for my first college interview. I arrived early, so I ordered a frappuccino to occupy my jittery hands. I…

Admissions

How to Get the Most out of Your College Tour

September 17, 2018

The fall season signals the beginning of a new semester, the start of a college journey, the looming fact that winter is coming, and most relevant to you high school…