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Did you know 20 percent of high school students show up to their college interviews wearing pajamas? Kidding, kidding. If that were true, that would definitely be a high-up-there pet peeve among Admissions counselors! But thankfully, we've yet to see someone's PJs...

Last month, we helped you prepare for college visits with a list of questions to ask professors if you get the chance to meet faculty. Now, we want to help you beef up your college-decision folders with the items you should be taking home with you post-visit. (If you don't have folders set aside for each of the schools on your list, get to it! It's the best way to keep your notes, applications and other materials organized.)

Citizen Bank has named Albany, N.Y. one of Five Best Cities for Young Professionals in the Northeast. The Albany area was featured for its affordability, parks and recreation, as well as local festivals and entertainment venues.

For Siena College, high-achieving students who will have a positive impact on their college and are determined to succeed in life after graduation are who we look for during the admissions process—not someone with a certain SAT or ACT score. We understand that a number can't define you, so, like hundreds of other colleges, we're adopting a test-optional policy starting fall 2016. Know what that means?

Maybe you aren't ready to give up your favorite sport from high school, or maybe you're ready to try something totally different. Either way, you should know that you don't have to compete at the varsity level to continue—or to start—something you love. At Siena, there's a wide range of men's, women's and co-ed recreational activities to keep you active in whatever sport you choose. Game on!