Stories

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.'"

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

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."

The Relevance of Women's Colleges
"To best understand the relevance of places like Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in today’s world, we need to ground ourselves in the contemporary atmosphere for women."

New Year, New Perspectives: Helen Christ '24
"Don’t forget that Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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."

Summer Stories: Celeste Bloom '24
"What’s special about this fellowship is that I got to create it and there is a large focus on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s history, specifically on students of color, diversity, and how that’s looked throughout time."

Summer Stories: Annalise Ashman '24
"The History of Art department at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has continuously provided me with the invaluable art historical knowledge to be able to pursue this opportunity, and others like it, with confidence."

Summer Stories: Emma Gross '25
"Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has taught me not just information in my classes, but also how to talk about it and apply what I’m learning outside the classroom."

Summer Stories: Jade Poli '25
"My undergraduate career at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has made me more independent and more confident to feel like I know what I’m doing."

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Campus
"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."