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Do you know the facts about applying for federal aid, or is your understanding of the process based on what you've heard? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or more commonly known as the FAFSA – is just that: a form all students should complete…

I sat down with sophomores Julia Loda and Julia Loprinzo to talk about the misconceptions they had about college. Loda (left) is an IT major with a certification in Childhood Education, and Loprinzo (right) is a Social Science and History major with…

Choosing where you want to go to college can be a pretty daunting situation. There are so many factors to consider and things to keep in mind during the college decision process. To help you to remember all the things you need to consider when faced with…

For many high school graduates the end of high school means the beginning and the end of so many things in your life, one of those especially being the beginning of college. The idea of starting your college life is both an exciting and stressful time…

A week from today, you will be heading off to your first classes and embarking on the journey of a lifetime. We asked some of our Mount students what they wish they had known when they were freshmen, and here’s what they told us: Danielle Petricca, Sophomore…

Plan on visiting the Mount soon for an admissions event? Make a day or weekend of it in the beautiful Hudson Valley! Newburgh Waterfront Fantastic places to eat like Billy Joe’s Ribworks and Blu Pointe, a gorgeous walk along the water, and even the…

So it’s the night before Orientation, and you’re wondering what to expect. Here are six things you should know about Orientation at the Mount: Get ready for LOTS of icebreakers. *Cue the inward groan.* Start thinking of your two truths and a lie now…

Dear Freshman Me, Graduation is quickly approaching and just like that, four quick years are gone. I am sitting here writing this letter to you because knowing what I know now, there are a lot of things I wish I were able to tell you back then. College…

So, you’ve gotten your financial aid package in the mail and tore it open only to find a sheet of paper so densely cluttered with verbiage that you nearly fainted. Sound familiar? If so, I thought today would be a good time to break down what some of…

If you have a child applying to enter college in the fall semester and have already filled out the FAFSA form, congratulations! If you haven’t filled out the FAFSA form (or have never heard of it), then we need to have a serious chat. FAFSA, also known…