Admissions Stories

Major Moment: Emma Gross '25
"The best thing you can do is allow yourself to explore and try as many new things as possible and then run with what feels the most exciting."

Major Moment: Adalia Rodriguez '24
"While we can sit and spend hours on these topics in the classroom, nothing can top being out in the field and seeing how geology from millions to billions of years ago is represented in the modern world."

What you need to know about the 2024-2025 FAFSA
"As you and your family prepare to complete this important step in the financial aid process, here’s a quick rundown on some of the key changes and what you’ll need to know before you begin the FAFSA."

Major Moment: Helen Ehrlich '24
"Even if you think you know exactly what you want to do in the future, be open to a variety of different paths."

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
"ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ticked off all of these boxes in quick succession—but in the end, I believe a certain amount of alchemy brought Evie and ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½together."

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 ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½in 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 Bryn Mawr: Helen Christ '24
"To make my final decision, I ended up talking to current students about their experiences, and their honesty and enthusiasm about ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½made me excited to become a student here."