This series is about helping you walk through the college search and admissions processes. Each post has a different subject related to the search and what we think you should do to help find the right college fit.
With the opportunity to learn so much about colleges all over the country, there’s a chance that many of you have at some point considered a college that is located in a different state. Perhaps you’re a non-Pennsylvanian like myself and Grove City College is far away from home so these considerations are very real […]
This time of year can bring both exhilaration and trepidation as you receive acceptance packets and try to navigate your next steps. Here are some important next steps to check off your To-Do list in the coming weeks and/or months. Lastly, always make sure you ask if you have a question!
You’ve narrowed down your list of colleges. You’re interested in learning more about a few schools. You know where to start and what type of questions to ask. We’ve encouraged you to think about “Finding Your Fit”, provided information about visiting campus in “College Visits #1” and “College Visits #2”, and given a “Guide to […]
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, […]
You’ve picked your top schools, researched what you’d like to study and are starting the visit process…and you see that an *interview* is highly recommended for some of your top schools . . An INTERVIEW? . . You just want to go to college! You’re not interested in a full time job yet, so what’s […]
What is financial aid? This is a question that took me a long time to answer! When I was a junior and senior in high school, the phrase “financial aid” sounded like a foreign language. So what is it referring to exactly? Simply put, financial aid is money that can be used to pay for […]
A quality college visit is all about asking good questions. You may be thinking, well gosh Sarah, I’ve never visited a college before, so how am I supposed to know what to ask! Let me offer some advice. There is a lot to learn about each institution you’re pursuing, so let’s start […]
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of connecting with a prospective student visiting campus. She enlightened me on the value of visiting campus when she shared her story; “Aside from my goals academically, I was told by a family member to visit and pay attention to the current students…if I enjoyed interacting with […]
Making the big decision to join a Uniformed Service of the United States can be a daunting task and one that requires a significant amount of self-assessment. The institution that you choose can change if you decide to transfer, but signing a military contract is a binding decision that is not easily undone. That being […]
Ready for a little STRATEGY? Reach – Match – Safety Consider all three of these types of schools realistically, ensuring that your applications won’t just fall into one category. It helps in the evaluation process of what your “one just right” school is. GPA and SAT scores are two ways to evaluate your personal […]