Even though there is so much to be excited about when it comes to college, you may be nervous about cost; student debt seems to always be in the news these day. But we're here to tell you that much of what you hear is actually inaccurate. Take a look at five student debt-related myths.

Our admissions counselors would agree that more than one visit to schools you're interested is the way to go—but if your calendar is jam-packed, which type of visit should you choose?

Going back and forth on whether to apply to private or public colleges? Since Siena is a private college, it'd sound a little too biased for us to come right out and say private is the way to go—after all, it's very possible to get a wonderful education at various types of institutions. What we can do is share with you a few facts and benefits about private colleges that may be of interest to you.

It's your last year as a high schooler, and while you definitely want to stay on track toward your college goals, you deserve to have some fun, too. Find the perfect mix of both in this senior year-inspired bucket list.

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.

For some unique tips on proofreading, we talked with professionals across industries whose jobs involve a lot of dotting the i's and crossing the t's.

Think you belong in Siena's Class of 2021? Starting August 1, you'll be able to apply through our Fast-Forward application or the Common App.

You've likely noticed that many schools you're researching list several application deadlines, which may lead you to wonder: Should I apply Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Admissions? Here's what you need to know about all three. 

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.

It's easy to see why our admissions counselors love their jobs. Through compelling essays, interviews and informal visits, they get to hear about the most interesting aspects of prospective students' lives. Ever wanted to turn the tables around and find out what makes them unique, what their dreams are or what happened in middle school that they still vividly remember?