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Spring is prime time for college campus visits, which as you probably already know, we're a huge believer in when it comes to deciding where you'll be the happiest. Got your list of tour dates all set? Here's a list of our 15 best tips for getting the most out of each stop. 

One thing you should know about Siena’s academic offerings? We are constantly adding new majors to reflect the current workforce and what we know employers are looking for.

Enter… The BS in Business Analytics program.

So you’re thinking about earning an MBA? Now’s the time to jump in.

The pandemic has forced employers to take a hard look at what skills are needed from their employees to not only come back stronger, but outlast the next huge curveball.

Here at Siena, we’ve built our MBA program to include exactly that: the timeless hard and soft skills employers want, and leaders need. And the best part: You can earn your MBA while you continue to work, if you prefer.

If there's one thing we love about living in the Northeast, it’s the four seasons.

And yes, that includes winter.

But we’re here to tell you those few months of colder days in the Capital Region aren’t only bearable, they're actually a TON of fun for college students.

Check out these five reasons why we love this time of year in Upstate New York:

As you're deciding between where to apply or where to enroll, you're no doubt comparing facts like graduation rates, average salaries of recent alumni, examples of employers and so on.
But there's another factor we hope you'll also consider:
Do the colleges you're interested in produce not just successful professionals, but good people as well?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

For college students, that means a brief respite from studying to enjoy some family time, lots of food, and perhaps a Turkey Trot. (Or napping, that’s totally fine, too.)

Chances are, you already know the person in this month’s Siena alum Q&A.

You’ve probably seen her broadcasting the news on WNYT NewsChannel 13, or you definitely heard over the radio on “Chuck and Kelly” in the morning.

She’s the amazingly talented Kelly Lynch Wyland, a Siena grad from Clifton Park with a major in English—and the perfect example of how careers these days can take unexpected twists and turns, and how Saints are always prepared for exactly that.

Catching up with Siena graduates is basically a hobby for us. Because every time we chat with one, we’re inspired, we’re impressed and we love a good story.

And Kristina Ferrara ‘08, for example, has an awesome story.

In recent years, this area has received quite a bit of Hollywood attention with the amount of TV shows filmed in the Capital Region and throughout upstate NY.

But did ya know? Siena’s surroundings have long been attractive to movie producers—we’re talking way back to the 80s to today. And we love that. Because when it’s a little too chilly to hang outside or Saints just need to stop moving for a couple hours, students cluster together in the dorms and watch movie after movie like one big cozy family. (And sometimes, we get to be extras too.)

What’s the FAFSA? What does EFC mean? Is everyone guaranteed financial aid?

There’s a reason our financial aid team gets these questions (and lots more) every year from high school students and parents. Between the forms, the terms, the rules, the types of financial aid... the whole financial aid process can get pretty confusing!