Visiting Valpo sometime soon? Do you (or your parents!) want to snap photos to show your friends and family which colleges you’ve been touring? Want to post pictures on your feed with cool backgrounds that make you look good? I got you covered! Here are the top photo op spots on Valpo’s campus from a […]
Hey all! My name is McKenzie and I’m a senior here at Valpo studying environmental engineering. Reflecting back on when I was going through the college search process four years ago (how has it already been that long?!), I had a hard time making personal connections with the schools I was looking at. Tours of […]
When working on a college application, it can be difficult to know what all to include, how to phrase things, or how to effectively tell your story. Above all, you’re likely wondering how to make your application stand out. I reached out to our Valpo Admissions Counselors themselves (the staff who review your application!) and they shared […]
Let’s admit it: deciding what college you want to attend can be very stressful. You have a lot on your mind already during senior year. You are probably about to move away from home and be on your own, celebrating your last year in high school with friends, taking finals and AP exams, and so […]
One of the most important pieces that should go hand in hand with your college application is the FAFSA. FAFSA is the free application for federal student aid that works as a reference for universities during their decision process on future scholarships, grants, or loans that you might qualify for. So, let’s break down the […]
When working on a college application, it can be difficult to know what all to include, how to phrase things, or how to effectively tell your story. Above all, you’re likely wondering how to make your application stand out. I reached out to our Valpo admissions counselors themselves (the staff who review your application!) and they shared […]
Filling out a FAFSA application is one of the most essential parts of any college application process. And though it is not the most exciting part of your college journey, it does require close attention and careful detail. So, to avoid delayed processing of your FAFSA application, make sure to fill it out correctly the […]
As a student, I totally understand how easy it is to put off assignments until the last minute. Procrastination is always tempting! However, when it comes to college applications, the rule of thumb is: the earlier the better! Here are some perks that come with applying before Valpo’s Priority Scholarship Deadline on November 1st: Applying […]
The holiday break is such a great time to take a rest from school, connect with family and friends, recharge, and chat with your family about where you’re at in your college search! Here are some of my tips for things to discuss to hit the ground running on your next steps: If You’ve Been Admitted First […]
Big school vs. small school, institution w/ undergrad research vs. you have to be a grad to do research, in-state vs. out-of-state, liberal arts vs. not, etc. + anything else you can think about! When considering the colleges I wanted to go to, I had a lot to consider when choosing what school was right […]