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Hailing from Sharon, Massachusetts, Veda just finished her freshman year at Siena, and to say this biology major kept busy is an understatement. Treasurer of the Inspire club, dancer on the Bollywood team, member of the Bus Stop Club and several other organizations, Veda is spending part of this summer in our Roger Bacon building working on a mission that could quite literally change lives.

Without getting into the weeds (which we certainly do in other blog posts here!), this one is for any high school student who is juuuust starting to dip their toes into the college application process. Straight from Siena's admissions team, here are seven basic things you should know.

This is it! The homestretch. The final weeks before Decision Day on May 1, when you'll officially reserve your spot at the college that tops your list and can start daydreaming of your next four years. As the big day approaches, if you're still going back and forth between a couple options, here are three things you should know.

If an admissions interview becomes part of your college application process, it’s OK to feel a little nervous—but you should be excited, too! Schools that invite students for an in-person, video chat or phone interview are looking to learn a little more about you as a person, AKA, the stuff they can’t see on a piece of paper. 

Great news for high school students interested in business! Siena College recently announced our new MBA program—with options for both graduate students AND undergraduates. Yes, undergrads! Here's the deal.

What is the Capital Region? The Capital Region is located in the eastern part of mid-New York State, covering 5,199 square miles and includes the Albany, Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga areas." Otherwise known as: Siena College's home. Find out what Saints think about living the college and post-college life in this neck of the woods.

With senior year fast approaching, it's time for high school juniors—and your parents—to start thinking about college. The majors, the internships, the lifetime memories, the cost—all of it. Want the inside scoop? Come to Siena's Junior Jumpstart event on Thursday, April 5 or Monday, April 16 from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. to learn crucial info and advice on the whole process. 

Registered nurses are going back to school in droves to earn their B.S. in Nursing—and for good reason. From the career opportunities it opens up to the advanced skills you'll learn to take better care of your patients, earning a B.S. in Nursing is one of the smartest decisions you could make for yourself and for your passion in health care. Here's why. 

Hey, future Saints. What are you doing on April 6, 13, 20, 23 or 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.? Going on a scavenger hunt at Siena College with your future best friends, roommates and peers. That's what you're doing. It's Accepted Students Day time, and we've designed an event to remember.