If you recently committed to Siena's Class of 2020, or you're a junior who's interested in learning more about the college process in its entirety, you may be wondering what comes next after you've made your deposit. First, you celebrate. Then...

For some high school seniors, the final decision of where they'll attend college is a no-brainer. They knew it all along, and they're ready to deposit. But some of you may still be taking a hard look at your list, going back and forth between two or three options. With May 1 just around the corner, how about some guidance?

One of the key factors to consider when deciding where to go to college is: Will I gain the skills and experience I need to be employed in my field of study? At Siena, the answer is a resounding 'yes.' How about some proof?

Received some great news in the mail lately? There's nothing like reading "congratulations on your acceptance" to put you into a long-lasting state of bliss. Enjoy those exciting moments! Just be sure that, in the days and weeks that follow, you keep your head in the college game and be smart about your next moves.

As more acceptances start to roll out to future Saints, we always wish we could sit down with each of their parents for an honest conversation. A here's-the-deal, here's-what-you-need-to-know chat. This is what we'd tell them.

Is indecision over your intended major keeping you from finalizing your college applications? We hear that a lot. We also know that many students consider putting off attending a four-year college until they figure out what it is they want to study. To you and all of them, we say: read our guide! 

It's not true that sending cookies to the admissions team will make your application a slam dunk, and it's also not true that spritzing your transcript with perfume will move it to the top of the stack. But you already knew that, right? When it comes to college admissions, here are some very common myths you may not realize are just that: myths. 

Not sure what to major in when you head off to college? There are two things you should know. First, you don't have to choose yet! And second, if you're looking for a college where starting out undecided is an exciting thing, look no further. At Siena, we don't even refer to those students as "undecided" or "undeclared." We call them: "exploring." Exploring Science, Exploring Business or Exploring Liberal Arts—because really, being undecided is about being open to discovery.

The college search: it's arguably the most anticipated period of your high school years. And here you are: ready to begin researching, eager to find your perfect fit and perhaps feeling a little overwhelmed by it all. We get it, so we're letting you in on the five best steps you can take to begin drafting your college list...starting today.

Did you know 20 percent of high school students show up to their college interviews wearing pajamas? Kidding, kidding. If that were true, that would definitely be a high-up-there pet peeve among Admissions counselors! But thankfully, we've yet to see someone's PJs...