End of exams and Senior Week

May 8th, 2009

Hello!

One of my favorite things about being an admission counselor is the cyclical nature of the process. The admission cycle begins in September, where counselors spend three months traveling across the world visiting high school and attending college fairs, and talking with prospective students about Bryant. Then, just when we think we can't possibly spend another night in a hotel (or eat more take-out!), we are back in the office reviewing applications and seeing what true standouts the students we met while traveling really are! That process goes until March when our decision letters are mailed! Then we spend the rest of March and April working with students as they are making their decision about where to attend college. At the same time, high school juniors begin their college search process so we attend some college fairs for juniors and spend the summer working with juniors and getting ready to welcome the incoming freshmen to campus.

This is the time of year where the cyclical nature of the position is bittersweet. I am really excited about this incoming freshman class, but am also sad that it means saying goodbye to so many seniors and wishing them well as they begin the next step in their journey. This is the second year that I've watched students that I met as high school students and helped through the admission process, walk through the Archway on their graduation day. It is a moment of immense pride for me, for Bryant, and certainly for the students.

This year's commencement will be no different! Our speaker is Boston Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino, which the campus is really excited about (and as a die-hard Red Sox fan, so am I!!). I'm anxious to hear all of the wisdom he will impart to the graduates.

Next week marks Senior Week at Bryant - a week of activities including the Senior Ball for seniors to celebrate their accomplishments and enjoy their last few days on campus.

As we wish our seniors well, I'd also like to encourage high school juniors to take some during their summer vacation to visit Bryant. We offer student-guided tours throughout the summer at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm, and information sessions at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. Click here to schedule a visit.

Beth