Game of Thrones and House of Cards fans can step aside because I am convinced that House Hunters is the most dramatic, heart-palpitating television show out there—after all, the couples choosing a house are making a huge decision. But there is a reason we don’t have reality shows about people making just any life decision, […]
If you are a homeschooled student, this post is for you! In this post, you will find some frequently asked questions (and answers) from homeschooled families and some additional tips and insight from an admissions perspective. We understand that no two homeschoolers are alike and that the setting/schooling format even within “homeschooling” varies greatly! Homeschoolers […]
Grove City College is among 15% of colleges and universities nationally that offer early decision as an option for admission. It’s important to understand the difference you will encounter when you apply to Grove City College vs. most other colleges that do not offer a decision date-based admissions process. Schools like Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Duke, […]
If you’ve ever been to a college fair, you know it can be a little overwhelming. There are dozens, sometimes over 100, schools to choose from. You weave through isles of tables with representatives staring you down, hoping you’ll stop and ask questions. Brightly colored signs, banners and booklets with words like “discover” and “opportunity” […]
At the PAC Football Media Day in Latrobe last week, Coach DiDonato painted a nostalgic picture of what it’s like to be a Grover – to be immersed in a community of people who are dedicated to pursuing excellence not for their own benefit but because of their responsibility and commitment to one another. DiDonato […]
The town of Grove City is chalk-full of small town charm. Think Stars Hollow for those of you who are Gilmore Girls fans. It is ranked among the “10 Most Beautiful Towns in PA”(onlyinourstate.com) and “The Best Small College Towns” in the U.S. (bestcolleges.com). There may not be professional sports teams to root for or […]
For those of you who have followed the blog since we started last summer, you are just a few weeks away from stepping on campus as a college student. The GCC Counselors wanted to take a moment to congratulate you again on your admission and thank you for giving us the opportunity to get to […]
Below is a post from Fall 2015, containing some thoughts on an increasingly important part of the college search process – financial aid. We hope this will help you identify some of the funds available to assist in paying for college. Please let us know if you have questions! What is financial aid? This […]
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 by breaking it […]
Service Groups Photo Credit Service comes in many forms at Grove City College and is essential to the identity of the campus community. There are many opportunities to serve one’s neighbor: on campus, in the community, and around the world. View a list of service organizations HERE Additionally, many students use their summers and other […]