Admissions Stories

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

The "Goodbye and Hello:" Bruce Fort P'23
"Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ticked off all of these boxes in quick succession—but in the end, I believe a certain amount of alchemy brought Evie and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ together."

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

The Relevance of Women's Colleges
"To best understand the relevance of places like Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in today’s world, we need to ground ourselves in the contemporary atmosphere for women."

Tips for Meeting Us Virtually
"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."

Acing Your College Interview
"Interviews are a great way to humanize the admissions process."

From Recruit to Student Athlete: Caroline Robertson '24
"On the second day of my visit, I remember huffing and puffing up the steps from the gym and happily thinking 'I can see myself doing this for the next four years.'"

Why I Chose Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ: Helen Christ '24
"To make my final decision, I ended up talking to current students about their experiences, and their honesty and enthusiasm about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ made me excited to become a student here."

Summer Stories: Jade Poli '25
"My undergraduate career at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has made me more independent and more confident to feel like I know what I’m doing."

New Year, New Perspectives: Helen Christ '24
"Don’t forget that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is located in a unique place where you can explore new things and widen your horizons in ways you may not expect."

Summer Stories: Lakshmi Natesan '25
"Art is one of my passions, as is art education, and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ helped me with the first step in that career."

College Interviews Are Just Conversations
"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."