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Have a feeling you were born to be a nurse? Speed up the process while getting a phenomenal education at Siena.

Through our partnerships with Ellis Medicine’s Belanger School of Nursing and Maria College’s Nursing Department, you can earn two degrees—an associate’s and bachelor’s in nursing—in four years.

Take a look at your list of potential colleges. Is there a mix of small and large schools, publics and privates, liberal arts and pre-professional choices? Unless you've been certain about the kind of school you belong at from the start, it can be hard to narrow down your list when there are so many differences to consider. Let us help.

With an increasing emphasis on STEM and the role technology plays in our lives, you may be wondering: Is english a good major? Maybe you love literature or writing comes naturally, but we hear from many students—and their parents—who worry about job prospects with an English degree. Ready for the great news?

Ask any student in the Northeast what it’s like to live and go to school here in upstate New York, and chances are good they’ll reference one of the four seasons. And that’s because we get ‘em all, and we love ‘em all. (Yes, even the winters.)

If we haaad to pick a favorite though, it’s really hard to beat the fall.

It's no wonder Cory Klafehn '05 can easily manage huge teams of people, move millions of cartons a week, and make decisions that affect Target stores across the globe.

During his time at Siena, the Oneonta, NY native was b-u-s-y.

Not sure if you should sign up for the SAT, or ACT for that matter?
Here's what Siena's Director of Admissions Katie Szalda says:

The number one concern prospective students and their families have regarding higher education is this: Can I afford college?

Clearly, student debt is a hot topic these days. And although there is so much to be excited about when it comes to college — and so many benefits to choosing a private school — it's completely natural to be nervous about cost.

Ready for some good news?

TikTok? Ever heard of it? Kidding.

You already know the platform is known for trends, dances and stuck-in-your-head sounds.

However...

It's easy to see why our admissions counselors love their jobs. Through compelling essays, campus events and informal visits, they get to hear about the most interesting aspects of prospective students' lives.

Heading into your junior year of high school later this year? We asked Katie Szalda, Siena's Director of Admissions, to share her best advice for high school sophomores who are in the process of choosing classes and weighing their extracurricular options for the year ahead. Take note!