Admission Insider's Guide
For the Parents by the Parents: Advice on Navigating the College Admission Process
With a combined 60 years of experience counseling students and families on selective college admission, we felt assured—supremely confident, even—that we were uniquely qualified to guide our own children through their college search. The whole thing would go smoothly, right?
November 18, 2021
While You Wait: An Applicant's Guide to Productive Discontent
Although we cannot change the time that it takes to review your application (nor will we try), we have compiled some tips and tricks for turning this time hanging out in the college application “waiting room” into a period of productive discontent.
November 10, 2021
A Student Perspective on the In-State Spider Experience
Richmond offers some pretty compelling financial support programs for Virginians. But of course, that’s only half of the equation. We decided to poll some in-state Spiders to see what attracted them to Richmond, and what motivated them to stay.
October 7, 2021
Demystifying Early Decision
Deciding where to attend college is likely one of the hardest, most stressful decisions you’ll make in your life. There are so many wonderful universities out there. How do you pick just one?
September 3, 2021
A Guide to Crafting a Great Supplemental Essay
You’ve narrowed down your college list. You’re about to put the final touches on your application. But wait – you forgot the supplemental essay! Don't panic, because we've got you covered!
July 14, 2021
How to Make the Most of Informational Interviews
Whether you’re registering for a Spider Chat, or interviewing with another school, here are some tips from a seasoned student Admission Intern, India Henderson, on what to do and what not to do during these conversations.
July 12, 2021
A Summer Guide to Nailing Your College Apps
Unsure where to start? We’ve got you. Here are a few recommendations on where to begin as you start your college application prep. Just breathe deep and take it one step at a time.
July 12, 2021
Crafting an Effective Activities Resume
It’s important not to narrowly interpret extracurricular activities to mean “what I do after school, through my school.” The reality is that we want to know where you dedicate your time.
June 1, 2021
Hidden Costs of College
Here are some of the most common areas you may find yourself accruing unwanted financial add-ons over the next four years – and, more importantly, how Richmond subsidizes many of these extra costs for our students.
April 15, 2021
25 Things You Can't Miss at the University of Richmond
In honor of the Class of 2025, here are 25 things you can’t miss at the University of Richmond.
March 25, 2021
College Life in an Age of Uncertainty
College this fall may not be fully back to normal. But I can assure you, the University of Richmond is committed to making 2021-2022 the best possible experience for our students, while keeping our community safe.
February 22, 2021
A Student's Perspective on the COVID Campus Experience
Like many of you, I started my senior year in the middle of a pandemic. I was beyond thrilled to finally see my friends again, but my excitement was overshadowed by my fears about COVID-19.
October 27, 2020
Spiders Are Everywhere...And That's a Good Thing
October is our university mascot’s favorite month. Why? Halloween, of course! It’s the one time of the year when you can find spiders everywhere.