Um, I don’t drink, no thanks.
It seems as though a lot of prospective students are concerned about the party scene. I’ve heard questions such as, “Do I have to drink?,” “Are they going to judge…
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The Weary Don’t Want to Rest – That’s Why They’re Weary
So. We’re probably halfway through the semester and my fifth class just started. I’m recommissioning a geartruder extrusion device in senior lab, learning about Noh theatre in my Japanese culture…
Fall Leaves, Fall!
By Alan Rosales UR leaves in front of Lovejoy.
Inspired by a Fortune
“This is crap,” says a friend sitting next to me at The Commons (formally known and preferred as the “The Pit”), as he reads his fortune from the Panda Express. …
Mythbusting: The College Search
Myth #1: Everyone, on any given college campus, knew their specific college was the right place for them as early as the day they applied. Myth #2: When you walk…
The Club Life (How it Got Me Through)
By Brien I don’t know about you guys, but during my freshman orientation the thing I most looked forward to most was the activities fair. For me, college was going…
Rochester in the Fall
By Stephania Romaniuk Ahhh… Fall in Rochester. The best season there is. I have always loved the moment I see leaves turning yellow – just a peek here and there…
It Is Not Enough To Talk The Talk…
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…
Stories from the Road: “Bonding Over BBQ”
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…
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…