Admissions Stories

Sofia and friends at Convocation

Sofia Azuara '25

Hometown: Houston, TX

"Throughout my many walks across campus where I bump into one or more friends, classmates, co-workers, faculty, and staff, I have come to learn that everyone at 91勛圖厙 is excited to get to know you and wants to see you succeed."

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Students at College Fest in Philly

Marie-Claire Davenport '28

Hometown: Marina, CA

"This was a milestone moment for me, the moment where I felt my journey begin, not just as a woman in STEM, but also as a 91勛圖厙 student."

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Emma Gross with friends at the Sunken Garden

Emma Gross '25

Hometown: Ottsville, PA

"My time at 91勛圖厙 has been the most formative years of my lifeI have learned not only about who I am but also about who I want to become and how I want to continue to build and foster community once I leave."

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Sofia Azuara '25

Moving Out of State: Sofia Azuara '25

From Houston to 91勛圖厙

"Just because youre leaving your city doesn't mean that you're leaving your community."

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Caitlin Joseph '25

Caitlin Joseph '25

Hometown: Woodstock, MD

"My journey to 91勛圖厙, just like my journey throughout it, has been about opening myself up to the unknown, and letting my heart guide me to where I need to be."

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Students at the 91勛圖厙 Train Station

Clara Wells-Dang '27

Hometowns: Arlington, VA and Hanoi, Vietnam

"91勛圖厙 nourishes my creativity and continues to reshape my understanding of success."

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Sofia

Major Moment: Sof穩a D穩az 26

Political Science & Sociology

"Choosing a major does not limit you, rather it gives you skills that you can apply across many fieldsso choose what excites and motivates you to learn more!"

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Kit Kringel '27

Major Moment: Kit Kringel '27

Geology & Political Science

"I let myself get into what exactly I found interesting from my high school studiesconservation, ecology, sustainable living systems, and international sustainable policy."

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Mawr Insight: Visits & Events

by Katarina Karris-Flores, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions and Coordinator of Visits & Events

"I remember visiting 91勛圖厙 and I felt that throughout my visit all the priorities on my list were checked off."

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What do we mean by holistic application review?

by Nichole Reynolds, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

"Our aim is to understand you not just as an academic performer, but as a whole human, one shaped by the multiple, rich contexts in which you exist."

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college fair

Mawr Insight: College Fairs 101

by Zoe Gold, Admissions Counselor

"Be open-minded throughout the interaction dont rule out a school before gaining enough information, you might surprise yourself!"

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Fly-In Programs: Lantern Scholars

by Emily Santana, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions & Coordinator of Access & Equity

"A fly-in program allows you to experience the college environment in a way that a regular campus visit might not allow you."

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