Admissions Stories

Mirabai Ari at Lantern Night

Mirabai Ari '28

Hometown: Richmond, CA

"I would consistently hear stories of people discovering their secret talents or meeting their best friends just by saying yes to something new."

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Cristina Fink and Novy Goetgeluk

Novy Goetgeluk '25

Hometown: Strijen, the Netherlands

"ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½created an environment for me where finding my confidence and leadership on the field also meant finding confidence and leadership in the classroom."

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Rana Rastegari '26 holding a pumpkin

Rana Rastegari '26

Hometowns: London, UK and Shiraz, Iran

"ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½has taught me so much, from organic chemistry mechanisms to the intricacies of Kafka’s writing, but most importantly it has taught me the importance of community."

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Sofia and friends at Convocation

Sofia Azuara '25

Hometown: Houston, TX

"Throughout my many walks across campus where I bump into one or more friends, classmates, co-workers, faculty, and staff, I have come to learn that everyone at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½is excited to get to know you and wants to see you succeed."

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Students at College Fest in Philly

Marie-Claire Davenport '28

Hometown: Marina, CA

"This was a milestone moment for me, the moment where I felt my journey begin, not just as a woman in STEM, but also as a ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½student."

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Emma Gross with friends at the Sunken Garden

Emma Gross '25

Hometown: Ottsville, PA

"My time at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½has been the most formative years of my life—I have learned not only about who I am but also about who I want to become and how I want to continue to build and foster community once I leave."

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Sofia Azuara '25

Moving Out of State: Sofia Azuara '25

From Houston to Bryn Mawr

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

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Caitlin Joseph '25

Caitlin Joseph '25

Hometown: Woodstock, MD

"My journey to Bryn Mawr, just like my journey throughout it, has been about opening myself up to the unknown, and letting my heart guide me to where I need to be."

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Students at the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½Train Station

Clara Wells-Dang '27

Hometowns: Arlington, VA and Hanoi, Vietnam

"ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½nourishes my creativity and continues to reshape my understanding of success."

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Sofia

Major Moment: Sofía Díaz ‘26

Political Science & Sociology

"Choosing a major does not limit you, rather it gives you skills that you can apply across many fields—so choose what excites and motivates you to learn more!"

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Kit Kringel '27

Major Moment: Kit Kringel '27

Geology & Political Science

"I let myself get into what exactly I found interesting from my high school studies—conservation, ecology, sustainable living systems, and international sustainable policy."

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Mawr Insight: Visits & Events

by Katarina Karris-Flores, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions and Coordinator of Visits & Events

"I remember visiting ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½and I felt that throughout my visit all the priorities on my list were checked off."

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