You’ve been accepted at Grove City College and have made your deposit. Now it is time to find a roommate and our Offices of Residence Life and Student Life have provided some great resources to help you in the process. My hope is to lay out what they have for you and how to effectively […]
Author Archive | Shaun Gendrue '13
The Importance of Self-Assessment
Below is a post that I wrote last June about some things to begin considering when you start your college search. While the content was written a little under a year ago, it is still relevant to you and the process that you are starting to walk through now. As always, please do not hesitate […]
What does April mean for HS Juniors?
It’s the beginning of April, which means that it is now time for many things (in no particular order): Actual spring-like conditions Earth Day Opening Day for Baseball teams across the country The perfect month for high school juniors to start the college search…. While I clearly added that last bullet, the validity of the […]
Value: Challenging but Worth it
Warren Buffet is quoted as saying “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” I can confidently say that, at Grove City College, the challenging academics you receive are an important part of our college experience and what makes a Grove City College diploma a valuable asset. Yet, it’s more than an asset […]
Value: Student Life Above and Beyond 4.0
Grove City College has over 150 different clubs and organizations and 19 different varsity sports for our students to join and allow to enhance their life. Our Intramural programs have been ranked at #2 in the US for participation. Let some of our students show and tell you how Grove City College provides many opportunities […]
Value: A Faith and Freedom Kind of Thing
I’ve always described Grove City College as an “overtly Christian” school. We integrate our faith into the classroom and allow it to be the undercurrent to everything we do on campus. The faculty, staff, and students see faith as the most important part of our lives and the Bible as the foundation of Truth. Check […]
Two Things Admissions Offices Wish You Knew About A High School Visit
Do you remember seeing the signs for college visits outside your Guidance or College Adviser’s Office? As an Admissions Counselor, I travel quite frequently and do my best to coordinate a visit to local high schools while I’m in town for a college fair. This is a practice that most colleges and universities use to […]
Grove City College v. Bell – A Retrospective
Below is a video history of, and explanation behind, the US Supreme Court case Grove City College vs. Bell which impacted the College’s stance on federal funds in our commitment to the freedom of education. Please spend the next nine to ten minutes learning about a unique and significant part of our history. [youtube […]
A Pause for the Birth of Christ
Hello! Thank you for visiting Bridging the Gap, we’re glad you are here. Please accept our warmest Christmas greetings. We hope that tidings of great joy find you this time of year as we celebrate the birth of Christ. As you spend time with those whom you love, we pray that you remember to find […]
Comparing Apples to Apples: A Guide to Evaluating Academic Programs
In “Deciding on a Major,” Evan discussed things to consider when determining what you want to study in college. He talked about your passions, your skills, and the career in which you might be interested. This post, as the name implies, is about how to evaluate the quality of the programs you are considering. However, […]