Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, Michigan, Southern and Western United States

Hometown: Hamburg, NY

High School: Immaculata Academy

College: John Carroll University, B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication, 2020

Tips for Prospective Students

• Trust your gut feeling. If you feel you can picture yourself at your "home away from home" while visiting a university, pay attention to that; you may have just found the best fit for you!
• Your college search process is about YOU! There are several people to help guide you on making your decision, but do not forget to find the school that gives you everything you want out of your college experience.
• Ask questions! Every question will help you along in your college decision, no matter how big or small.
• Enjoy this time! It's a big decision, but it does not have to be overwhelming.

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Binghamton, Chautauqua County, Elmira, local New York state (including Southern Tier), local Pennsylvania (including Bradford)

Hometown: Erie, PA

High School: Fairview High School

College: Slippery Rock University, B.S. in Communication-Public Relations, 2014

Tips for Prospective Students

• Visit the colleges you're interested in! You'll know as soon as you step foot on campus if it feels like home.
• Ask questions, gather information and get to know your admissions counselor.  They can help you every step of the way.
• Pay attention to important deadlines.
• Most importantly, have fun exploring!

Department: Office of Admissions

Tips for Prospective Students

• Ask questions! Don't be afraid to ask questions about the school and the programs offered. The admissions staff wants to help you with every step of the process.

• Visit campus! When you physically visit the colleges you are interested in, you will gain valuable insight on the best school for you. Remember to picture yourself in class, attending events, and making lasting memories while on campus.
  

• Have fun during your college search. Finding the best college is an exciting time. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the experience and always remember to SMILE!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: New York City, Westchester County, Rockland County, Poughkeepsie and Long Island.

Hometown: Erie, Pa.

High School: Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A. in Journalism/Mass Communication 2013; M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications 2014

• Ask as many questions as you can to make the most informed decision for you.
• Try to picture yourself at the institution; it’s going to be your home so make sure it feels like home.
• Have fun! This is an exciting time. Don’t stress too much and enjoy the process.

Department: Office of Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Utica, Albany and northern New York state; Connecticut; Massachusetts

Hometown: Utica, NY

High School:  Thomas R. Proctor Senior High School

College:  St. Bonaventure University, B.S. in Political Science, 2019

Tips for prospective students

• When looking at colleges and universities, try to channel the feeling you get when you set your stuff down and finally sit after a long day. The feeling of being "at home" — comfortable, relaxed and yourself — is crucial to choosing the right school.
• Keep in contact with your Admissions Counselor! Whether you're working through the application, FAFSA or just wondering about what the school offers regarding specific programs, clubs, etc., your counselor is there for you. Even after I graduated college, I had my Admissions counselor look over my LinkedIn profile, resumes, and so much more.
• Be proactive. Don't wait for things to be handed or offered to you. If you're looking for scholarships, seek them out. There's so many underutilized scholarship funds out there that people don't take advantage of because they don't look. If you're struggling through something, ask for help. Taking control during your college search and admissions process will take you a long way!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Buffalo, N.Y.

Hometown: Salamanca, NY 

High School: Salamanca High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.B.A. Marketing 2008

Tips for Prospective Students

• Know that becoming a “Bonnie,” means a lifetime of positive connections both personally and professionally.
• Come see this place!
• Make sure to ask lots of questions when you visit to ensure you’re learning all you can, but make sure to have fun! Remember this experience!
• St. Bonaventure is always growing and changing to add new and interesting programs for our students.
• The Career and Professional Readiness Center is a great campus resource. Take advantage of it beginning as early as day one!  
  

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Undergraduate Application Processing

Hometown: Hinsdale, NY

High School: Hinsdale Central High School

College: Genesee Community College and Buffalo State College

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Application Processing

Hometown: Knox, PA

High School: Keystone High School

College: Clarion University, B.A. in History, 2016; Slippery Rock University, M.A. in History, 2019

Tips for Prospective Students

• Don't stress! Reach out to the Admissions Team with any questions, concerns, or what you deem to be even the most trivial question - we're happy to help you and walk you through every step of the admissions process.

Department: Enrollment

Responsibilities: Development and implementation of print, web, social media and digital communication strategies, collateral and plans in support of undergraduate & graduate admissions, financial aid and military aligned programs.

Hometown: Wellsville, N.Y.

College: St. Bonaventure University - Class of 2012, B.S. in Sports Studies (Human Development & Learning)

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Director of Admissions

Hometown: Auburn, NY

High School: Auburn High School

College: B.S. St. Bonaventure University
              M.S. California University of PA

Tips for Prospective Students

Ask each college/university you are researching two questions:

1. What is the freshman-to-sophomore retention rate? This is considered the student satisfaction rate. If 80% or more of the freshmen return for their sophomore year, you can be sure students loved their first-year experience. If it's less, then ask a lot of questions as to why students did not return. SBU's retention rate is 86%!
2. What are the four- and six-year graduation rates for the schools you're researching? Our graduation rates are consistently 20% higher than the national average! The best investment you can make is where you begin, but the degree only begins paying financial dividends once you graduate, so be sure the college you choose has strong and respectable graduation rates. You don't want debt and no degree.