Standardized tests are an important part of the college admissions process. Not only are they important for general admission, but many colleges and universities use them for scholarship consideration. As you prepare to take these exams, here is some helpful information and tips to set you up for success. What standardized tests does […]
“If you could live in any fictional land – Narnia, The Shire, etc. – where would you want to live?” A good friend asked me this question on my first night as a student at Grove City College. Though I’m sure he intended it only as a fun way to break the ice, it’s a […]
Before I became an Admissions Counselor at Grove City College in the summer of 2015, I served for close to 10 years as a full-time youth pastor. Over the years I had countless conversations surrounding some of the same questions and topics. One such question I was asked more times than I can count was […]
This post is being recycled from fall of 2015. We believe the content is relevant and pertinent to your college search. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The post-secondary institution you end up deciding to attend is going to be the place you will spend the majority of the next four years of your life. If you honestly think about it, living on campus will mean that you spend more time at the institution than at home which includes going home for […]