College Admission at Loyola

You don’t have to go far to experience something new, meet new people, and gain an awareness of diverse communities and cultures. Alternative Break Immersions (ABIs) are a part of Loyola’s Campus Ministry Faith Programs, where students get the opportunity to connect and engage with each other and those in other communities. Loyola students began [...]

Last week, I outlined some of the top 10 reasons to attend a Loyola (or any) open house. Here are the remaining 5 reasons. 5. You have questions about admission deadlines. Every school has different deadlines and a different process. Attend a Loyola admission presentation specifically for high school juniors or high school seniors or [...]

No, it’s not the latest ploy by an airline sponsoring a direct flight to a destination of your choice at a discounted fare. I am appealing to the part of you that thinks, ‘I can’t wait for the chance to study abroad in college. Where will I go?’ It’s true—studying in another country can be [...]

There are many reasons students end up choosing a college or university. Often, once a student knows that a particular school has his/her major, a desired location, etc., the biggest factor remaining is knowing what the social life will be like. High school seniors everywhere wonder about what campus life is like at their short [...]

This is quite the hot topic in college admission—and not without reason. Every family who has a son or daughter going through the college selection process faces many of the same issues. How are we going to pay for this? What resources are available to support my son/daughter as he/she attends college? I sincerely hope [...]

When I speak with prospective students at this time of year, the focus is usually on the application and scholarship deadlines. This is completely understandable. However, one of the key pieces of information that I try to encourage students to also consider is the type of student experience a particular school offers. For example: Does [...]

Campus is buzzing. Move-in finally finished last weekend and classes began on Monday, August 27. In the midst of students trying to get their rooms set up, they found themselves in a flurry of activity. Welcome Week packs in a ton of activities with everything from family picnics, multiple welcoming receptions, walk-in advising hours, a [...]