Admissions

Want to transfer colleges? Some advice…

Sometimes, the college someone chooses turns out to be not the best fit. Thinking lately that you’d be thriving much more somewhere else? In other words, want to transfer? Read on. Although most of our advice on this blog can apply to transfer students as well, this particular post was created especially for you (as was our transfer open house on 10/29). And high school students may want this advice eventually, too! Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you make the decision to transfer.
Admissions

Quick tips for staying calm during the college application process

Knee deep in college applications and feeling slightly overwhelmed? Take a breath, and read on. We asked authors, consultants and others for their best tip (or reminder) for high school students when it comes to staying afloat while applying to colleges. Here’s what they said…
Admissions

Sign up for a group info session OR a Revisit Day

Didn’t make it to a group information session last month? No worries. There are plenty of opportunities in October to visit campus, hear from the Office of Admissions about Siena College and take a tour. Here are the next few. (And if you have already visited campus, consider coming back on one of our Revisit Days for a more personalized experience!)
Admissions

Our deans are ready to tell all

We know how much you love learning about colleges from admissions officers (right?!), but it’s definitely worth it to take any opportunity you can to hear from others at the schools you’re interested in. Students. Alumni. Even deans. They see all, know all and genuinely want prospective students to feel comfortable chatting with them. Plus, their perspectives can enlighten you on aspects of that school you didn’t even know to ask about, and ultimately, may help you put more ‘pros’ on the big list of where to apply. So! Now’s your chance to hear from our deans.