In high school, I was a straight-A slacker. These two things sound like an oxymoron (how can you be both a slacker and get straight As?), but hear me out. I took numerous AP classes, had perfect attendance, and had above a 4.0 GPA, but I didn’t really understand the true purpose of my education. […]
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A Capital Adventure
I’m now almost halfway into my third semester here at Grove City College, and the time has flown by! Every semester I am just shocked by the amazing opportunities and experiences that pop up for me. I regularly call my parents and list off a host of new clubs, organizations, volunteer programs, and fun […]
I’ve Been Accepted….now what?
See below for a fun infographic of some suggested next-steps after you’ve received an acceptance letter! Created on venngage.com : Kate Mariani
Admitted Student Day
One of my favorite days of the entire year is Admitted Student Day (ASD). This year, the event falls on April 2nd 2016. As one of the Counselors here at Grove City College (GCC), it is truly a blessing to be able to look around and see a number of students that I have had […]
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 […]
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 […]