Admissions Stories

Major Moment: Rana Rastegari '26
"I was initially very hesitant about being a chemistry major but taking a risk ended up being one of the best decisions I could have made."

Major Moment: Novy Goetgeluk '25
"Feed every bit of intellectual hunger that your brain is asking for and make the most of your college experience because of it!"

2025 Bryn Mawr Bucket List
"What do you want to accomplish in 2025?"

Mirabai Ari '28
"I would consistently hear stories of people discovering their secret talents or meeting their best friends just by saying yes to something new."

Novy Goetgeluk '25
"Bryn Mawr created an environment for me where finding my confidence and leadership on the field also meant finding confidence and leadership in the classroom."

Rana Rastegari '26
"Bryn Mawr has taught me so much, from organic chemistry mechanisms to the intricacies of聽Kafka鈥檚 writing, but most importantly it has taught me the importance of community."

Sofia Azuara '25
"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 Bryn Mawr is excited to get to know you and wants to see you succeed."

Marie-Claire Davenport '28
"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 Bryn Mawr student."

Emma Gross '25
"My time at Bryn Mawr has been the most formative years of my life鈥擨 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."

Moving Out of State: Sofia Azuara '25
"Just because you鈥檙e leaving your city doesn't mean that you're leaving your community."

Caitlin Joseph '25
"My journey to Bryn Mawr, 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."

Clara Wells-Dang '27
"Bryn Mawr nourishes my creativity and continues to reshape my understanding of success."