College Admission at Loyola

New Student Convocation is an annual Loyola tradition where incoming freshmen are formally welcomed as a part of the Loyola community. This past Friday afternoon, students, faculty, and staff gathered at the East Quad right in front of the Information Commons. Music played as students showed their excitement for the start of the academic year [...]

With the start of senior year comes the discussion about where students will apply to college and when they should apply. Prior to knocking on the college counselor’s door, I would like to offer a little bit of background on how deadlines work at the majority of colleges and universities within the U.S. This information [...]

Interviews can be a stressful part of the college admission process. Some universities require the interview as part of your admission, while some require an interview for certain scholarships. Still other universities use the interview as an opportunity to get to know a student and his or her interests better. Whether the interview is conducted [...]

I promised a follow-up to last week’s entry about what makes the actual campus visit successful. But before we go any further, keep in mind that in order to have a good visit, it has to be “successful” for the prospective student and the university. I say this because college selection is a two-way street. [...]