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100

When first years arrive on campus earlier than upperclassmen

What is Customs Week?

100

The closest "big city" to Bryn Mawr's campus. 

What is Philadelphia?

100

In the first season of this show, a scene from this television series was shot on Bryn Mawr's campus. The show features law professor at a prestigious Philadelphia university who, with five of her students, becomes entwined in a murder plot.

What is How to Get Away with Murder?

100

The building has 3 full size kitchens. 

What is the Well?

100

This office promotes the academic and personal growth of undergraduates at the College. 

What is the deans office?

200

Only fourth-year undergraduate students are allowed to step foot on these. 

What are the senior steps?

200

It is considered the national flower of Japan. Also can be found blooming during the springtime at Bryn Mawr. 

What is a cherry blossom?

200

A famous Bryn academy award winning Mawr alum known for her leading role in "The Philadelphia Story".

Who is Katharine Hepburn 

200

This application completed annually is to determine financial aid eligibility. 

What is FAFSA?

200

This part of your college application provides you with an opportunity to authentically share an experience in your life. 

What is the personal statement?

300

A celebration of the completion of the first week of classes.

What is Parade Night?

300

This astronaut became the first Black woman to travel in space. She also gave the 2019 Commencement address at Bryn Mawr. 

Who is Mae Jemison?

300

Fatima Siad was a Posse Scholar at Bryn Mawr College in the early 2000s. She was featured on the tenth cycle of this show about super-models.

What is America's Next Top Model?

300

You attend this as an opportunity to meet with professors to discuss coursework and life. 

What is office hours?

300

The amount of staff in the office where your applications were reviewed.

What is 12?

400

This Bryn Mawr tradition symbolizes the passing of the light of knowledge to first-year students.

What is Lantern Night?

400

This singer collaborated with Normani for a pop song released in 2018. He also performed at the 2017 May Day concert at Bryn Mawr. 

Who is Khalid?

400

In this t.v. show, a New York housewife discovers she has a knack for stand-up comedy and pursues a career in it. The main character graduated from Bryn Mawr.

What is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?

400

Go to this office for help with registering for courses and evaluating transfer credits. 

What is the Registrar's Office?

400

What adjective is most important when completing your application so we know who you are!

What is authentic?

500

The sister "class color" for the incoming class of 2029 at Bryn Mawr. 

What is green?

500

In Welsh, "Bryn Mawr" is the translation of this phrase in English.  

What is Big Hill?

500

In 2015, This indie pop band released a music video   for their song "Reflections", which was shot entirely on Bryn Mawr's campus. 

What is MisterWives?

500

These centers assist students with their job search, working toward career goals, finding internships, and boosting networking skills.

What is Career Center?

500

This application is completed for aid from private universities

What is the CSS?

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