Admissions Stories
Maggie Pavao '25
"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."
Olivia Flores '26
"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself you鈥檒l find at Bryn Mawr that you don't even know exist yet."
Emma Ryan '24
"My college search wasn鈥檛 only about where I would get the most playing time or which team I liked the most鈥攁 lot of my decision was about the fact that I really liked Bryn Mawr as a school, I really liked the people here, and I wanted to be here whether or not I was playing soccer."
Major Moment: Bethany Wisdom '24
"Enjoy the process of exploring and growing, it will only give you more clarity and more chances to discover what you really love learning!"
Alumni Spotlight: Kate Petrova
"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame."聽
Major Moment: Emma Gross '25
"The best thing you can do is allow yourself to explore and try as many new things as possible and then run with what feels the most exciting."
Major Moment: Adalia Rodriguez '24
"While we can sit and spend hours on these topics in the classroom, nothing can top being out in the field and seeing how geology from millions to billions of years ago is represented in the modern world."
What you need to know about the 2024-2025 FAFSA
"As you and your family prepare to complete this important step in the financial aid process, here鈥檚 a quick rundown on some of the key changes and what you鈥檒l need to know before you begin the FAFSA."
Major Moment: Helen Ehrlich '24
"Even if you think you know exactly what you want to do in the future, be open to a variety of different paths."
College Essay Tips
"As intimidating as the college essay can seem, it is possible to enjoy the process."
The "Goodbye and Hello:" Bruce Fort P'23
"Bryn Mawr ticked off all of these boxes in quick succession鈥攂ut in the end, I believe a certain amount of alchemy brought Evie and Bryn Mawr together."
Playing the Waiting Game
"Now that the application is submitted, what happens next?"