Admissions Tips Stories

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What you need to know about the 2024-2025 FAFSA

by Joanne Sullivan, Dean of Financial Aid

"As you and your family prepare to complete this important step in the financial aid process, here’s a quick rundown on some of the key changes and what you’ll need to know before you begin the FAFSA."

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College Essay Tips

by Zoe Gold '22, Admissions Counselor

"As intimidating as the college essay can seem, it is possible to enjoy the process."

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Tips for Meeting Us Virtually

by Micaela Beigel, Admissions Counselor

"Engaging with colleges on Zoom can be overwhelming, so helping you find authentic engagement with our community is the goal of all our virtual offerings."

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Acing Your College Interview

By Libby Lakeman, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

"Interviews are a great way to humanize the admissions process."

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Playing the Waiting Game

by Cheryl Horsey, Chief Enrollment Officer

"Now that the application is submitted, what happens next?"

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Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Nichole Reynolds, at a Seven Sisters Panel in Austin, Texas

The Relevance of Women's Colleges

by Nichole Reynolds, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

"To best understand the relevance of places like Bryn Mawr in today’s world, we need to ground ourselves in the contemporary atmosphere for women."

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College Interviews Are Just Conversations

by Maddy Kessler '24, Tour Guide

"I learned that interviews are a two-way process. They are a great opportunity to learn more about a college and see if it is a good fit for you."

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View from the Student Life and Wellness Center in the fall

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Campus

by Kimiye Maeshiro '23, Admissions Counselor

"Whether you’re flying into Pennsylvania or driving down the road, here are some tips about how to make the most of your campus visits during the college tour season."

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