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Bentley, Boston and the Best of Both Worlds
When Colombia native Nicole Theilkuhl '20 was looking at universities in the U.S., strong academics and small class size were a priority....More
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How to Ace a College Interview
If your dream school has an option for an admission interview– take it! (Some even require an interview.) An in-person or virtual interview provides another...More
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With $3 billion in private scholarships available to prospective college students each year, finding the money to pay for your dream school is easier than...More
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Forging a Path to Wall Street
Ryan Gormley ˊ19 dreamed of a job on Wall Street, and Career Services helped make it happen...More
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How to get an A+ Letter of Recommendation
What are you passionate about? Have you faced a personal struggle that transformed you? Beyond your personal essay, a letter of recommendation serves an important...More
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Experiences of Being a Young Intern
By Emily Larson ’20 Like all college students, I was thrilled when I learned that I landed an internship for the summer of 2017. Having...More
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Bentley Named One of the Best Colleges for International Students
By Meredith Mason Bentley University was named the No. 12 school in the country for international students according to Forbes’ “50 Best U.S. Colleges For...More
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Semester at Sea: My Voyage Around the World
By Allison Doucette ’18 606 STUDENTS • 12 CITIES • 11 COUNTRIES • 1 SHIP When I first considered study abroad, I never imagined it...More
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Getting the Most Out of College Fairs
There are many ways to explore colleges, but one of the best ways is to attend a college fair. It’s a terrific opportunity to learn...More
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The Dos and Dont’s of Writing a College Essay
College admission officers read thousands of essays from prospective students, so it’s important to write something that stands out from the crowd. This is your...More
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Why Visiting a College is so Important
One of the most important things about choosing a college or a university is finding the right fit, and it’s hard to do this without...More
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Why Working for a Startup Challenges Me in a Different Way
By Jacob Acker ’21 When I started my summer internship at Select Software, I had no idea what to expect. One month in, I am...More
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Bentley’s STEM Majors Bring New Advantages to a Business Education
Bentley University’s six STEM-designated undergraduate majors provide distinct advantages to business students looking for a science- or technology-related career. Bentley offers six degrees with the...More
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By Clare Gallogly, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University Ahh, it’s the summer before senior year, and all you have to do is hang...More
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An Elevator Pitch to the Top
By Kristen Walsh “Good afternoon, my name is Erin Iwamoto and I would like you to remember me as the girl that fearlessly gets the job done.”...More
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Beauty from the Inside Out
Students Provide Prom Dresses to Local High Schoolers to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem...More
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Networking Her Way to Wall Street
Internships Helped Emily Niditch ’17 Launch a Career in a Field She’s Loved Since Childhood...More
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GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY LEADS TWINS TO BENTLEY
Katelyn and Veronica Ambrosio were 5 years old when their family moved into Chesterbrook Gardens, a community housing facility located just a few miles from...More
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High-Tech Learning Centers Prepare You for ‘Real Life’
By Kristen Walsh When Brandon Samba ˊ20 gives prospective students a tour of the Bentley campus, he often asks: “Have you ever sat in class...More
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STAYING LOYAL TO THE DREAM
When the dream life you wanted since you were a kid doesn’t happen, two things could happen. You could slide back to reality and move...More
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Bentley Students Bring Passions to Life
Even with more than 100 clubs and organizations to choose from, sometimes a Bentley University student wants more. That’s why the school makes it so...More
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Finding Fashion and Freedom in Florence
Growing up, Emily Larson dreamed of traveling to Italy. The food. The fashion. The history and architecture. A chance to visit a place connected to...More
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When Business Takes a Leading Role
Valerie Boucher ’20 lands a Hollywood film internship...More
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The Business of Entertainment: Mackenzie Baker’s Path to Broadcast Media
Mackenzie Baker likes business; but when it came time to choose a major, she didn’t want something “traditional” because she doesn’t really like numbers and...More
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For Kyrsten Arnold ’20, Student Clubs Take Center Stage
By Kristen Walsh Kyrsten Arnold ˊ20 first became interested in Bentley when she participated in a case competition on campus during high school. She fell...More
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Alumna Scores on the Business Side of Sports
by Jen Miller August 24, 2018 ANGELA MANFREDI ’09, Merchandising Manager, Brand Jordan at Nike In 2015, LeBron James debuted the KITH LeBron, his eponymous shoe line,...More
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Bentley Moot Court Team ranked among top 20 in North America.
The American Collegiate Moot Court Association (ACMA) named the Bentley Moot Court Team among the top 20 teams in North America in its most recent...More
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How to Get an A+ Letter of Recommendation
By Kristen Gallant, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University A key part of your college application is letters of recommendation from trusted individuals who...More
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The Top 8 Dos and Don’ts You Should Know Before Your Next College Interview
By Clare Gallogly, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University As you’re building your college list and visiting schools, you may notice that some institutions offer...More
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4 Tips for the College Applicant
By Clare Gallogly, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University The college application process might seem complicated, but it’s not impossible. The secret to meeting the...More
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5 Things You Should Ask on Every College Tour
By Kristen Gallant, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University Touring a college campus is one of the most important parts of the college...More
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CNBC Names Bentley One of America’s Top Earners
Bentley University was named one of CNBC’s Top 25 Colleges Where Students go on to Earn the Most Money, as a testament to the value...More
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Inaugural Parade Celebrates Diversity, Progress and Activism
By Vickie Wu ’18 On the afternoon of April 4, 2018, throngs of students, faculty, and staff gathered on upper campus to participate in the...More
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Orange is the New Black’s Laverne Cox: “People will learn to accept you.”
By Vickie Wu ’18 Last month, Student Programs and Engagement hosted a night with actress, writer and LGBTQ advocate Laverne Cox, filling the new multipurpose...More
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Hands-on, Minds-on: How Experiential Learning Prepared Me for a Lifetime of Success
By Sharon Cho ‘20 We all came to college with the expectation to learn, but we don’t always consider how we’ll learn. Learning takes...More
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More Than Just a Pretty Prom Dress
By Abigail Eisner and Annie McConville, co-presidents of Dresses to Dreams When Annie and I first came to Bentley four years ago, Dresses to Dreams...More
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My First Game at The Bentley Arena
By Sharon Cho ’20 My anticipation for Bentley’s very own arena had been building since I heard about it on my campus tour. In my...More
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What We’ve All Been Waiting for…The Bentley Arena is Open!
By Emily Larson ’20 On the night of February 15, the Bentley Athletic Department and Dean Andrew Shepardson welcomed students, faculty, staff, and alumni to...More
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Take Pride in Club Sports
By Allison Doucette ’18 Like most people starting college, I came to Bentley to find that nothing was familiar. The only sliver of familiarity was...More
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Transitioning to Sophomore Year
By Emily Larson ’20 The summer after everyone’s first year of college always starts off with a bang. Rekindling with high-school friends, beginning summer...More
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The Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year
By Allison Doucette ’18 Transitioning from high school to college can be scary but, looking back on my four years at Bentley, I realize...More
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Los Angeles to Boston: My First Year in New England
By Naomi Vakharia ’20 “No way! You’re from Cali?” is something I hear almost every time I introduce myself and my home state at...More
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History at Bentley: Basketball Coach Barbara Stevens Wins Her 1,000th Game
It’s a milestone reached by only six other college basketball coaches in history — Bentley University’s Barbara Stevens won her 1,000th game as the women’s...More
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Bentley Student-Athletes Earn Highest Graduation Rate in the Country
Bentley University’s student-athletes have the highest graduation rate in the country at 98 percent along with two other institutions, according to the latest NCAA Division...More
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Sweet Success: Getting Ready for Life After Bentley
By Jaclyn Leduc ’18 After a long and restful summer, the week before the start of senior year crept up faster than I thought it...More
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Bentley Puts Students on Path to Career Success
See how Bentley’s approach to education helps students like Steph Hall develop a roadmap to achieve their career and life goals. As a high schooler,...More
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Bentley student awarded Risk Management Association scholarship
A Bentley student was one of only two Massachusetts college students to be awarded a 2017 scholarship from the Risk Management Association Foundation. Michael Vitale,...More
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Office Hours: A Q&A with Professor David Szymanski
We sat down with Professor David Szymanski, PhD, as he raved about the science of sustainability. With backgrounds in geology and chemical forensics, Szymanski is...More
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Office Hours: A Q&A with Professor Donna Blancero
Professor Donna Blancero, PhD, speaks nationally on issues regarding cultural values in the workplace, Hispanic leadership, career success, and biculturalism. She received her doctorate from...More
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Office Hours: A Q&A with Professor Dhaval Dave
Economics Professor Dhaval Dave is a Stanton Research Professor and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His immense dedication to his...More
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Office Hours: A Q&A with Professor Ian Cross
We sat down with Professor Ian Cross, senior lecturer of marketing, as he spoke passionately about teaching marketing. Cross teaches about cutting-edge marketing tools, techniques,...More
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Office Hours: A Q&A with Professor Aaron Jackson
Professor Aaron Jackson, PhD, received his doctorate and began his teaching career at the University of Oregon. He enjoys teaching macroeconomic and monetary theory and...More
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