Admissions Tips Stories

"Supplemental essays are effective when I learn something about the student that I wouldn’t have learned in other parts of the application."

"International students should not feel intimidated by the application process simply because they come from different educational systems and different countries."

"As interviewers, we are rooting for you during the college admissions process."

"This spring, you can connect with us through both in-person and virtual opportunities."

"Fall Open House is a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of the Bryn Mawr experience."

"As a walk-on, I never felt out of place; my teammates and coaches were understanding, supportive, and ready to help me learn."

"College is naturally a place where you will find community, especially at a place like Bryn Mawr."

"At the end of the day, college applications are a wonderful opportunity for self-reflection."

"A campus tour allows for your future to be as close as the ground beneath your feet."

"A school visit is not an interview. It’s an information session where the purpose is to learn more about a college, not to evaluate attendees for admission."

"As a senior, it is such a treat to talk to people who are excited to start the journey I have almost completed."

"Just because you’re leaving your city doesn't mean that you're leaving your community."