To College of Saint Rose students — why Marymount can be your new home

To College of Saint Rose students — why Marymount can be your new home

  Earlier this month, The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., made the unfortunate announcement that it would cease academic instruction after the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. Its looming closure impacts thousands of undergraduate and graduate students who are now searching for a new institution where they can complete their collegiate studies. […]

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Your senior year of high school does matter — here’s why

Your senior year of high school does matter — here's why

  Congratulations! You have finally made it to your senior year of high school. It’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy, right? False. Don’t get us wrong, senior year is meant to be fun — with parties, picnics, class bonding and dreaming about the future. But it’s not the time to take your foot […]

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How to write a great scholarship application

How to write a great scholarship application

  Are you beginning to search and apply for college scholarships? Marymount University’s Admissions team has seen many applications, read numerous essays and sat through a number of interviews with applicants for prestigious awards. Based on these experiences, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you begin to apply for scholarships. 1. […]

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4 tips for drafting a résumé admissions counselors want to read

4 tips for drafting a résumé admissions counselors want to read

  Most college students are able to look back on the application process and recognize how it was a rather stressful part of their senior year in high school. On top of the sometimes confusing web searches, plans to take the SAT/ACT and campus visits, there are countless forms and documents that college applicants must […]

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Why you should visit colleges after you’ve been accepted

Why you should visit colleges after you've been accepted

  Congratulations! You have been accepted to college! At this point in your admissions process, you may be juggling a number of higher education options if you’ve received multiple acceptances. How do you make the right choice? Even if you’ve already visited the campuses before, you may want to travel to them again now that […]

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MU on track to break application record ahead of Fall ’23 semester

Marymount on track to break application record ahead of Fall 2023 semester

  After a record-breaking year for applications prior to the Fall 2022 semester, Marymount University is on pace for yet another all-time high leading up to Fall 2023. As of April 11, 3,304 total applications have been received from prospective Saints – topping the 3,165 number from last year at this time (the Fall 2022 […]

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Make your transfer experience (nearly) stress-free with these 5 tips

Make your transfer experience (nearly) stress-free with these 5 tips

  Transferring colleges may seem complicated and overwhelming. At Marymount University, however, the process is surprisingly simple. In this blog, we outline some of the steps that we’ve taken to make your transfer experience as easy as possible. You’ll be a part of campus life before you know it! 1. We have numerous scholarships available […]

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Let our Admissions team help you transfer from NOVA to MU

Let our Admissions team help you transfer from NOVA to MU

  Attention NOVA students! Are you looking to transfer from Northern Virginia Community College to Marymount University to complete your bachelor’s degree? If so, we understand that you may have many questions about the application process when it comes to transferring colleges. Our aim is to make your transition to Marymount as seamless as possible. We […]

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Advice from MU Admissions on beginning your college journey

Advice from MU Admissions on beginning your college journey

  When you begin your first semester of college, it can feel like you’re entering a whole new world — and that can be both thrilling and intimidating, depending on your personality and expectations. But with the right guidance ahead of time, you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward in your academics, extracurriculars, […]

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5 ways to improve your SAT/ACT score the next time you take it

5 ways to improve your SAT/ACT score the next time you take it

  Have you taken the SAT or the ACT for the first time, but aren’t so happy with your score? If so, that’s totally fine and you aren’t alone. Many students don’t get the exact score they were aiming for after taking one of the standardized tests for college the first time, but then get […]

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