Well, as the month, weeks, and days are counting down to Orientation Day, I have been talking to some of my future classmates through Facebook and even texting. It is…

By Dale Leyburn, Senior Assistant Director, Career and Internship Center One of the great things about my job as a counselor in the Career and Internship Center is that I…

By Jonathan Burdick, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Greetings, and congratulations again to those who have been admitted. As I reported to the Wall Street Journal on February 18,…

Today, I saw at least 10 billboards for Sucker Punch and Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son around Paris. I couldn’t help but think, “That’s quite a waste of ad…

By Ursula Balent, Pre-College Programs Manager What pre-college summer programs does the University of Rochester offer? Rochester Scholars is designed for students entering grades 9-12 and offers one-, two-, and…

We pay attention to rigor when we review your high school transcript. Your high school transcript is one of the most important documents in your application for admission. Strong grades…

Jamie graduated in 2005 with a BA in Health and Society and a minor in Psychology. While at Rochester, she was an editor of the Campus Times and served as…

Sara Shimmel is a junior from Lewiston, New York, working on a double major in political science and Spanish. She is a member of the Women’s Chorus and takes voice…

So, that is it! Greece Olympia’s Once Upon A Mattress is over. It was a hard three months of rehearsals and work, but it definitely paid off. We were told…

By Stephen Palermo, Publications Manager First things first—Rochester is not New York City, Chicago, or Boston. But much like those iconic megalopolises, it’s jam-packed with all the same stuff. The…