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Class of 2021 Profile

The University of Rochester offered admission to potential first-year students from all US states and territories, and 135 foreign countries, up from last year’s record 111. The top ten states…

Big Public School vs. Small Private School

Last month I had an opportunity to visit some of my friends at a large, public school in Illinois, where I’m from. As I walked through its multiple quads, I…

5 Things To Do Before Coming To College

To all those who recently got their acceptance letters, congratulations! You might be wondering, “What do I do now that I’ve been accepted to the most awesome university ever?” No…

Pre-College Programs

Pre-College Programs Testimonials

January 18, 2017

Name: Dylan Dailor Hometown: Rochester, NY Program/Classes: Rochester Scholars Session A (War Room: Strategies of an American Battle Plan and Creative Music Making for Everyone) This is your…

A Semester in Door Tags

December 20, 2016

As the semester ends, I look back to all the wonderful times and memories I have experienced as a first semester freshman at Rochester. Starting from the very beginning—coming to…

Why I Chose Rochester

November 28, 2016

As a senior interviewer and campus tour guide (Meridian) at the University of Rochester, “Why Rochester” is the question that parents and prospective students ask me most often. Thinking back…

Five Things To Consider While Applying To Colleges

November 21, 2016

With the deadlines for college applications approaching, many of you must be wondering, “Which colleges should I apply to?” So, to help guide your thought process, I’m going to count…

College in the US vs. Europe

November 14, 2016

Before making the decision to leave my friends and life in Germany behind in order to attend college in the United States, I had to actively contemplate on whether that…

How to Win the College Fair Game

October 18, 2016

If you’ve ever attended a college fair, you know the drill: tons of colleges and universities set up tables or booths and display all kinds of brochures, hand-outs, and information…

The Tale of a Proud Early Decision Yellowjacket

October 5, 2016

Firstly, it’s freezing. I know it’s still a bit early in fall but I’m already freezing. Walking through Eastman Quad, I’m wondering, “Why New York? Why Rochester, New York? Have…

Meeting Rochester Off Campus

September 30, 2016

Don’t have time to visit campus? No worries—there are tons of ways to “meet” Rochester without traveling far away! The admissions interview During my interview at the off-campus admissions event…

Nail that Admission Interview: Insider Tips from a Senior Interviewer

September 26, 2016

Fall is an exciting and nerve-wrecking time for seniors both in high school and college. High school seniors are (in some cases) being interviewed as part of their college application…