Admissions Stories

"My time at Bryn Mawr has 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."

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

"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."

"Bryn Mawr nourishes my creativity and continues to reshape my understanding of success."

"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!"

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

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

"Our aim is to understand you not just as an academic performer, but as a whole human, one shaped by the multiple, rich contexts in which you exist."

"Be open-minded throughout the interaction — don’t rule out a school before gaining enough information, you might surprise yourself!"

"A fly-in program allows you to experience the college environment in a way that a regular campus visit might not allow you."

"It can be hard to learn about student clubs and dorm life, but in an interview you can talk about these things in detail."

"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!"