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Starting college is an exciting new chapter, but it can also come with a lot of questions. Whether you're settling into campus life for the first time or continuing your journey at a new school, it’s normal to wonder about everything from housing and roommates to class schedules and tech needs. To help you feel more at ease, we've put together answers to some of the most common questions. You're not alone in figuring it all out! Check out these FAQs to help you prepare for an unforgettable college experience.

You did it, you’re officially heading to college! Between your acceptance letter and your first day on campus, there’s one big milestone ahead: move-in day. Whether you're planning your store run or staring at an empty suitcase, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate Siena-approved packing guide.

Summer might feel like a break from the chaos, but if you’re heading into senior year, it’s actually one of the best times to visit colleges. The pace is slower, the campus is easier to navigate, and you’ll often get more face time with the people who can give you real insight. Here’s how to make the most of it.

As a rising high school senior, you are about to start an exciting and important journey, applying to college! The process can feel overwhelming, but with the right plan and a little organization, you can approach it with confidence. These tips will help you stay on track and make a strong impression:

AI tools like ChatGPT can be incredibly helpful when writing your college essay—but only if you’re using them to support your writing process, not do it for you. Admissions officers want to hear your voice, your experiences, and your story. So how can you use AI in the right way?

Let’s walk through the best ways to use AI—plus real examples to help you get the most out of it.

When you're starting to think about college, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices. Between tours, applications, financial aid forms, and conversations with friends or counselors, the last thing most students are doing is diving deep into national college rankings.

If you’re a high school senior, chances are your head’s spinning a little right now. Finals are looming, graduation’s around the corner, the goodbyes are starting to hit, and college is suddenly very real. It’s a lot. And it’s okay to admit that!

Teacher Appreciation Week | May 5–9, 2025. Behind every student who believes in themselves is a teacher who believed in them first. This week, we take time to say thank you. To the teachers who show up early, stay late, and bring their full hearts into the classroom. To the ones who create safe spaces for students to learn, ask questions, and be themselves. To the educators who change lives, humbly, consistently, and profoundly.

From May 6 to May 12, we celebrate National Nurses Week—a time to honor the compassion, expertise, and strength of the nurses who care for us in every setting imaginable. Whether on hospital floors, in schools, senior living communities, or local clinics, nurses are often the first to arrive and the last to leave. They are listeners, advocates, healers, and educators. And above all, they are essential.

You’re not just another application. The right college should feel like it really gets you. Choosing a college is about more than rankings, programs, or campus size. It’s about finding a place that truly sees you—your story, your background, your goals—and welcomes you for exactly who you are. For students and families navigating the college decision process, knowing whether a school offers a real sense of belonging can make all the difference. Here's how to tell if a college is ready to support, celebrate, and champion you.