Looking at what makes each college different from others is key to your exploration of finding your fit. We wanted to share one (of many!) elements that makes Grove City College unique. This set of classes, which you can learn all about in the infographic below, distinguishes us from other Christian colleges in what classes […]
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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, […]
Movies, Carnivals, Dances, Olympics and Skits can only mean one thing: GCC WELCOME WEEK 2015!
Something exhilarating is happening on campus over the next two weeks! Our students are returning to campus for their fall sports training camps and marching band practices then everyone else for fall semester classes. It is an exciting time of year for all faculty and staff here at Grove City College because it means that […]
7 Tips to Mastering the Admissions Interview
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 […]
Welcome Back to School!!
It’s that time of year again! Break out your pens, notebooks, backpacks, and pocket protectors because the first day of class is almost upon us. This will be your “last first day” as a high school student so make it a memorable one. Here, the Admissions Counselors have reflected on our most memorable first day […]
Defining Grover Terms
Grover– What is a Grover? A “Grover” isn’t simply a student who attends or attended Grove City College. Oh no, my friend. The term Grover is something you simultaneously want and don’t want to be called. With fellow students the term Grover is usually used in tandem with rolling eyes to describe a person with […]
College Visits Part #1: Mapping Out Your College Visits
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 […]
Thinking of a Military Career?
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 […]
Deciding on a Major
I can remember, almost 7 years ago, lying on the floor of my parent’s living room, working on college applications. As I worked my way through the biographical information, thought about who to ask for recommendation letters, and wished I didn’t have to fill it all out… * …one question really made me stumble: What […]
Welcome!
Hi Friends! Welcome! We’re glad you’ve decided to join us on this journey as we walk with you, step-by-step, through the college search process. We remember how overwhelming it can feel to make such a life-impacting decision and how much uncertainty there is in the process. It doesn’t have to be like that! We want […]