MEChA calls for inclusivity in admissions
On Monday, Mar. 2nd, M.E.Ch.A. de Vassar, a cultural organization on campus, sent a letter of demands to President Catharine Hill regarding the College’s enrollment and financial policies when admitting…
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That makes two of us: students take on college beside sibs
It’s not uncommon for students at Vassar to attend after an older sibling. However, it’s far more rare to find siblings who spend their entire four years at Vassar together.…
Birds of a feather: Students with family legacies at Vassar
Old photographs are keepers of nostalgia, memory and, often, mystery. American photographer Diane Arbus once wrote, “A photograph is a secret about a secret; the more it tells you, the…
Grads return to Vassar for jobs
A cap and gown in the spring does not always come with a plane ticket home for all seniors. Every year some members of the graduating class stay in Poughkeepsie…
Rodriguez prepares to head Admissions
Amidst college rankings and lists of most beautiful campuses, Vassar’s placement varies from year to year. But there is one list in particular on which Vassar consistently ranks high: accessibility…
Class of 2018 Regular Decision admissions results released
On March 26, Vassar released Regular Decision applicant results for the incoming Class of 2018. Aiming for a class size of 660 students, the school is now waiting for students…
By the Numbers
Editors Note: The Miscellany News has decided to begin publishing “By the Numbers,” which occasionally features a chart without additional analysis or opinions, allowing students to make their own interpretations.…
Admissions process forces re-invention
Dear Admissions Officer: here is a version of myself created by me just for you . It isn’t quite accurate, but I think you’ll enjoy it. Sincerely, me—only a slightly…
EDII letters delivered without complication
A year after a technical glitch erroneously told 76 Early Decision II applicants they had been accepted into Vassar, the Office of Admissions released its digital decision letters this past…
QuestBridge seeks to expand presence on VC campus
Applying to college comes with certain difficulties every high school student can expect. Application essays, recommendations and SAT scores are all part of a process which can come with roadblocks…