Your status as a junior is quickly coming to an end, which means you're so close to saying hello to higher ed. But first, you have to actually find that one perfect college that's right for you. With hundreds of great options to choose from, it's not an easy task but it can certainly be a fun one. Here are some tips to help you construct your college list.

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.

Looking at your list of schools you've applied to and thinking you'd like to add one more? If you've been considering Siena, now's the time to submit your application—our regular admissions deadline is right around the corner on March 15. Check out these quick tips to get a quality application in on time.

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.

At Siena, your professors will do more than just instruct you. They will mentor you, cheer you on and happily give you the skills needed for success. But what really makes our faculty so special is that they clearly love working here, which can make all the difference in the way they teach. Here’s why a few various faculty members choose to be at Siena (and check out part one here!).

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

Were you considering applying to Siena, but then didn’t see a major that appealed to you? Wait, don’t cross us off your list! With our Student Designed Interdisciplinary Major (SDIM), you could potentially have the opportunity to create your own plan of study and earn a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (with a specific concentration noted on your transcript). Here's how it works.

Take a look at your list of potential colleges. Is there a mix of small and large schools, publics and privates, liberal arts and pre-professional choices? Unless you've been certain about the kind of school you belong at from the start, it can be hard to narrow down your list when there are so many differences to consider. Let us help. 

It's no secret that many college admissions counselors will check out applicants' social media profiles during the review process (just like many employers do). So even if you think your privacy settings are locked up, it doesn't hurt to add virtual spring cleaning to your application checklist. Here are some ways to make your online presence more college-friendly. 

With 2017 just around the corner, we thought we'd take a moment to look back at what made 2016 such a great year for Siena. From the launch of our first-ever nursing program to our recognition on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Value Colleges, we certainly have a lot to be thankful for. Here’s the roundup for the top 10 most read news articles on our website: