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As a parent, it’s natural to have questions. Here’s what you might not be asking—but should. Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions your student will make and you’re likely right there with them through every step. As a parent, you want to be informed, supportive, and confident in where your student ends up. But even the most involved families sometimes hesitate to ask the big questions. Maybe you don’t want to seem overbearing. Maybe you’re not sure what’s appropriate to bring up. Or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information coming your way. Here’s a quick guide to what families often want to know—but don’t always ask—and why it matters.

If you are a senior in high school, you probably have May 1 marked on your calendar. Known nationally as College Decision Day, it is the date by which most colleges require you to officially confirm your enrollment. Some students know exactly where they are headed. Others are still weighing their options. Some are waiting on final financial aid packages or updates from waitlists. No matter where you are in the process, you are not behind, and you are not alone. This is an important decision, and it is normal to need time to make it carefully. Here is what you need to know as the May 1 deadline approaches.

At some point in your college search, you start asking a different kind of question. Not just “Where can I go?” but “How do I want to learn?” At Siena, the Honors Program gives you the chance to shape that answer for yourself. From your first semester, you’re part of classes where discussion matters, perspectives are shared, and ideas are explored in a more meaningful way.

Taylor Smith '26 would have watched the NCAA Tournament selection show, but she left campus before the brackets were unveiled to celebrate her friend's 21st birthday. When her phone started blowing up, she knew that could only mean one thing: Greenville.

Siena came within a few minutes and a handful of points of upsetting the number one team in the country on the biggest stage in college basketball. But even in defeat, Siena stole the national spotlight.