Admission Blog - University of Richmond

The Significance of 16

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:44:00 -0400

For high school seniors, the time is drawing near. We have one week remaining before the national decision deadline, May 1, arrives. Many admitted students have already enrolled in Richmond's Class of 2017; many others remain undecided. It's to those on the fence that I address this post. Please take a few minutes, if you will, to consider with me the significance of one particular number: 16.

Spinning a Web in the Real World - Reflections of a First-Year Spider Grad

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Congratulations and welcome to the University of Richmond! As an Admission Counselor and Class of 2012 graduate, I am so excited to introduce you to the next and best four years of your life. This May, I will celebrate my one year alumna anniversary in somewhat unusual fashion. Rather than toss my cap in the air, I prepare to welcome a new set of Spiders into my old University home.

17 (Hidden) Reasons to Join Richmond's Class of '17

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to all those students admitted into our Class of 2017! This year’s applicant pool was our most qualified and competitive ever. If you’ve been admitted, it’s a reflection of an impressive application and extremely strong qualifications. It also means you’ve probably heard a lot from us in the past year or two, if you’re on our contact list.

Seven Questions to Ask Colleges

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0500

As spring rolls around, the college search process progresses toward campus visits for many high school sophomores and juniors, even as it progresses into its final stages for seniors, who will soon be considering where to enroll. There are lots of potential questions to ask of colleges when visiting campuses and narrowing down your list. I’ve been asked thousands of different questions by prospective students and parents throughout my time in admission, and I thought this would be an appropriate time of year to share some of the most perceptive ones I’ve heard. Here are seven questions to consider asking of colleges – questions that get past some typical misconceptions and reveal a little more about what a college has to offer.

Fall Early Decision 2012

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Attention all Fall Early Decision applicants: keep an eye on your mailboxes. Decisions were mailed on Friday via the U.S. Postal Service, and they should be arriving soon.

Don't Freak Out 2012-13

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

With the Richmond Scholars deadline upon us, I thought I'd follow in the tradition of previous years and tell all those applicants out there to take a deep breath and... relax. It's going to take a few days for us to sort through the thousands of applications we're receiving, so don't pick up the phone to call us just yet. Here's what to expect after you hit "Submit" on the Common Application.

16 Reasons to Join Richmond's Class of '16

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400

In each of the past few years, I've come up with a list of reasons admitted students should choose Richmond, with the length of the list equivalent to the last two digits of the class year. Three years ago, people raised their eyebrows at my notion of carrying on the practice annually; "Won't that get repetitive?" they asked. "And won't it just get longer and longer?"

Mythbusters: Selecting a Class

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400

One of the most exciting (and daunting) tasks that admission offices face is selecting or creating a class. Each year, admission committees at selective colleges across the country are tasked with reviewing and considering thousands of applications in order to create a unique, exciting, and well-rounded incoming class for the next year.

Meet the Admission Committee - Richmond Edition!

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0500

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15 Reasons to Join Richmond's Class of '15

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:00 -0400

We have twelve days to go until the national enrollment deadline of May 1. Many students have already made their college selection, but an equal or greater number are still weighing the final pieces. If Richmond is one of your top choices, here are 15 reasons you should consider joining our Class of 2015: