Admissions Stories
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Fly-In Programs: Lantern Scholars
"A fly-in program allows you to experience the college environment in a way that a regular campus visit might not allow you."
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Mawr Insight: Interviewing 101
"It can be hard to learn about student clubs and dorm life, but in an interview you can talk about these things in detail."
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Mawr Insight: The Summer Before Senior Year
"There’s a lot you can do the summer before senior year to prepare for the college application cycle. And trust me, when you’re in the swing of the school year, you’ll be glad you did!"
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28 Things for the Class of 2028 to Look Forward to
"Welcome home, Class of 2028!"
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Major Moment: Economics and Latin American Studies with Emma Carney '25
"I didn’t know that I would be majoring in Latin American Studies when I came to Bryn Mawr, it was an interest that emerged organically over time."
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Major Moment: Psychology and Linguistics with Katelyn Kim '26
"The course description made it sound new and fun, so I thought 'Why not?' and signed up for the class."
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Major Moment: Biology with Una Yamamoto Barkardottir '24
"College is a time to find your footing, so make use of this privilege and enjoy your time doing so."
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Bookstore Crawl with Tri-Co Philly Program: Sofia Azuara '25
"Tri-Co Philly has provided me with the opportunity to dive deeper into Philadelphia and learn about these amazing, local circles such as its literary scene."
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Major Moment: Creative Writing with Sofia Azuara '25
"Trust yourself, you know what you like and what you don’t like. You know what works for you. Whatever you decide on will be worthwhile."
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Actualizing Dreams through the BMC Reading Series: Sofia Azuara '25
"Not only is it a wonderful experience for the students to listen to published authors speak, but it's also a step in actualizing our dreams."
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Major Moment: Biochemistry and French with Lia Wong-Fodor '26
"Every course I take continues to confirm my passion for biochemistry and French, offering new opportunities to develop my understanding of each subject from a different perspective."
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Finding Her Path: Tom Carroll P'27
"We’re in that special time when something you committed to is turning out to be far better—richer, deeper—than you imagined."