It’s not easy to become a Saint. Here at Siena, our admissions process is selective—we look for good people, hard workers and bright thinkers. And because the students we accept have already done so much hard work, it’s only fair that we work hard for them, too. If you were invited to join our Class of 2021, here are three things we promise you. 

Have you received multiple acceptance letters? Well first off, congrats! But now you may be facing an even more challenging question: Which school do I choose? Assuming you applied to colleges you want to attend, the decision might be harder than you expected. Here are five ways to help you narrow down your list and make your final decision.

From repurposed essays to college name misspellings, believe us—admissions teams have seen it all. And while these application mistakes may be common, it doesn't mean they're unavoidable. As you gather everything together to send yours off, keep in mind this list of the seven most common app mistakes we've seen.

Got your financial aid award letter from Siena College in the mail? Here are three things we encourage you to do next. 

For many schools, you don’t have to wait as long as you think to find out if you’d get in. As long as they offer an Early Action option, like Siena does, you can speed up the process by submitting your application (usually in November) to receive a priority review. Not sure if you should strive for that early deadline? Here are five reasons why we think Early Action is a smart move.

This year's Open Houses at Siena College are scheduled for October 9 and November 6, and we couldn't be more pumped to get the parties going. Yes, parties. At Siena, that's how we treat admissions events—with careful planning, unique details and the goal of always outdoing last year's events. 

If you're going back and forth on whether to mark off an intended major on your college applications, we encourage you to check out our free guide, 3 Reasons Why Being Undecided Is A Smart Choice. You can view it right here.

With the start of your senior year comes the college search. And with that, come dates and deadlines to keep track of. For any college-bound senior, the process can feel overwhelming, but this simple piece of advice can help.

As a rising sophomore, or even a rising junior, you may feel like college is still so far away that there's not much you can for it now. But actually, early on in your high school years is the perfect time to begin thinking about college applications—specifically, what you can do starting now that you'll be thanking yourself for come senior year.

Does this sound familiar? You're loving everything you're reading about a certain school: the location, the campus, the real-world learning opportunities, the student life ...and then, ugh, they don't offer wizardry as a major?!