At this point in your college search, you’ve probably browsed different colleges’ websites, maybe checking out the list of majors, pictures of the happy students, and a few of the main statistics. In the midst of all the information and pictures, it can be harder to get to the root of the college, to discern What […]
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A Seat at the Table: a Peek into a Grove City College Classroom
At Grove City College, we believe that what you learn matters. However, we also know that how you learn matters too. That’s why I want to give you a peek into what a Grove City College classroom can look like. We have many beautiful classrooms around campus, including this outdoor classroom (Don’t worry, we close […]
If You Take a Tour of Grove City…
Here it is. The day of the tour. You and your family have probably come from far away, or maybe not too far, but far enough to make it an event. Your stomach is a little tight, you’re a little nervous. Maybe you’re like me and couldn’t eat a lot this morning. It’s such an […]
College Visits Part #2: Making the Most of Your Visit
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 […]
College Visits Part #1: Mapping Out Your College Visits
Recently 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 them, could […]