Admissions Stories
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College Essay Tips
"As intimidating as the college essay can seem, it is possible to enjoy the process."
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The "Goodbye and Hello:" Bruce Fort P'23
"Bryn Mawr ticked off all of these boxes in quick succession—but in the end, I believe a certain amount of alchemy brought Evie and Bryn Mawr together."
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Playing the Waiting Game
"Now that the application is submitted, what happens next?"
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The Relevance of Women's Colleges
"To best understand the relevance of places like Bryn Mawr in today’s world, we need to ground ourselves in the contemporary atmosphere for women."
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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."
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Acing Your College Interview
"Interviews are a great way to humanize the admissions process."
![Caroline Robertson '24 and Ellie Schumacher '24 making a heart during the Track and Field media day shoot](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/TrackandField-0194.jpg?h=1972eee9&itok=4PBkWlPy)
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.'"
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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 Bryn Mawr made me excited to become a student here."
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Summer Stories: Jade Poli '25
"My undergraduate career at Bryn Mawr has made me more independent and more confident to feel like I know what I’m doing."
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New Year, New Perspectives: Helen Christ '24
"Don’t forget that Bryn Mawr is located in a unique place where you can explore new things and widen your horizons in ways you may not expect."
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Summer Stories: Lakshmi Natesan '25
"Art is one of my passions, as is art education, and Bryn Mawr helped me with the first step in that career."
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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."