Admissions

Your Playbook For Building An Air-Tight College List

It's called the "blank canvas" problem. There's so much space, so many possibilities and so many choices to make that it can paralyze you. There are thousands of colleges out there. How do you even begin to find the one that's right for you? 
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6 Books To Read Before You Head to College

Hate to read or love to read, there are a few essential books to have under your belt before you start college. Part of the thrill of higher education is the amazing conversations you'll have with your peers, your professors and your friends. And great conversations are fueled by great reading (at least in part!). 
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Happy Halloween from Siena!

If there's one thing to love about hotumn this year it's that we won't have to wear bulky coats over our "Game of Thrones" costumes. 
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Free Guide: Private vs. Public, Which One is Right for You?

In our new guide, you and your parents will learn what’s unique about both public and private schools, helping you ask the right questions when you speak with admissions counselors and tour campuses during the search for the perfect fit.
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Find out our best essay tips

A high school transcript and letter of recommendation can only tell admissions committees so much about someone. Where you really get to show off who you are and how well you write is in the application essay. Whatever stage you’re currently in—you’re dreading starting it, you’re stuck in the middle, or you actually think you’re done with it—we encourage you to take a look at our essay reference guide.