Undergraduate Admissions

Greetings! As I write this entry, I am reminiscing about my numerous fall recruitment trips. Many of my trips included travel outside of New York State to recruit prospective UB students. This can prove to be challenging at times but I love every minute of it!
 

Often I find that the farther away I travel, the more enthusiastic students are about UB and Buffalo. During a week-long trip to California last spring, I spoke to many students that had family in the Western New York area or whose parents were SUNY alumni and they were eager to explore the possibility of attending UB. Most students with whom I speak are familiar with UB’s excellent academic reputation within the SUNY system as well as nation-wide.
 

Of course, I occasionally speak with students whose only “knowledge” of Buffalo is football, weather and chicken wings.  It is always a pleasure to inform students and families that Buffalo and UB are so much more!  I share with them the news that there are some very exciting and innovative changes underway at UB, as we expand our offering of experiences that will enrich undergraduate education at UB.   We are increasing the opportunities available in undergraduate research, service learning, study abroad programs, independent study programs and have formed new  undergraduate academies (learning communities).  Our hope is to provide a distinctive, meaningful and fulfilling undergraduate experience for every student. You will be hearing much more about these endeavors in the very near future.
 

As I reflect on this year’s accomplishments and goals for the coming year. I realize that am so fortunate to work in a profession that allows me to serve high school students, their families and the school counseling community on a daily basis. It is very rewarding to help students find the right fit for college.  Hopefully, I’ll get to meet some of you in my travels. Have a safe and happy 2007!
 

Megan Sarkis

Senior Admissions Advisor