Congratulations! You have worked extremely hard to earn admission in the most competitive application cycle in University history. Take a moment to pat yourself on the back. You should feel very proud of your accomplishment.
For many months (depending on how long you’ve been on our contact list), we’ve hit you with a lot of reasons “why” you should consider our school; the positives and the praises, the ratings and the rankings. So for the sake of changing it up, we decided to highlight for once the “why nots.” And so, without ado, here are 15 phrases you’ll never hear at the University of Richmond. We hope that this helps your decision.
While it is easy to remain on the University of Richmond’s beautiful campus with the bustle of students and excess activities offered, many Spiders take the opportunity to get off campus and explore the city. The city of Richmond is a hub for art, restaurants, and festivals—there is always something to do! The university’s close proximity to a vibrant city is one of the perks of being a Spider, so why not take the opportunity explore it? As a Richmond native, I would be happy to serve as your travel tour guide for this city. I’ll tell you the off-campus places that shouldn’t go unnoticed when planning a visit the city or deciding to spend your college years here.
Your breath catches in anticipation as you desperately try to remember your login credentials on decision release day, finally entering the online Spider Portal only to discover…you’re deferred.
Not the news you were hoping for, no doubt. But let’s hold off on that sigh of defeat for now.
“How can I increase my chances of admission?”
It’s understandable that this is one of the most common questions we get – websites, consultants, and guidebooks would have you believe that there are hidden tricks that can significantly boost your odds of getting in…if you could just figure out what they are. The truth is, there is no golden ticket. There is no perfect combination of advanced classes, grades, or leadership positions. There is no specific essay topic that seals the deal.
You have one more year to plan wisely to show colleges your mastery of material, so why let off the gas pedal now? We’re not saying you can’t have fun in your last year of high school. Of course, we encourage you to make the most of your time with your classmates. But we also want to help you to find success in the college process. We hope that these tips prove helpful as you sit down to select next year’s coursework.
If you’re in the position of navigating the college process without an assigned college counselor, you might need to put in a little extra elbow grease to get your bearings. But the good news: there are so many free and reputable resources out there to help.