Dear Admissions Blog readers, We meet again! Last semester, I embarked on an incredible journey studying abroad in the United Kingdom. For three months, I made London my second home…

One thing I have really come to appreciate at the University of Rochester is how many resources are actually available to us, once you start using them, you realize how…

I came to the University of Rochester with a plan. Not exactly my plan, but one that had been quietly constructed around me over years of family dinners, report cards,…

Ever wonder what it is like to spend a day as a student at the University of Rochester? Hi, my name is Ariel, and I am a senior majoring in…

You submitted your college applications — congratulations! Now comes the waiting. For some, this is a period you forget about until that decision email pops up. For others, it’s a…

In March 2020, the world came to a halt, except for the college admissions process. As a sophomore in high school, this served as an amazing opportunity to visit and…

  For me, the college decision process had two distinct parts. Of course, the obvious questions about what type of campus, what student atmosphere, and which city were an important…

Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Rochester! We know that finances are a big part of the college decision-making process for college. For many of you, the question…

  One of the most important parts of the college experience and one that many students underestimate, is finding your community. At the University of Rochester, your community often ends…

My least favorite part of the college admission and decision process was interviews. However, despite my desire to avoid them, interviews provide an invaluable opportunity for admission counselors to learn…