GCU Admissions » admissions http://admissions.gcublogs.org GCU Admissions Counselor Blog Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:31:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Another Summer Visit Day! http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/07/15/another-summer-visit-day/ http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/07/15/another-summer-visit-day/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:20:46 +0000 baker http://admissions.gcublogs.org/?p=221 Tomorrow, 10am, at Lakehouse, is our next Summer Visit Day. Prospective undergraduate high school students are invited to attend a Summer Visit Day to learn about Georgian Court University. The session will include information about the application process, scholarships, financial aid process and a guided tour of the campus. Once again, make sure to register for the event.  (Check out that link for a list of all of our upcoming events.)

We have so much going on now! We are preparing for our incoming students and running a ton of summer info sessions! But of course we always have time for questions- here is a list of new FAQs:

What hotel should I stay at if I am coming to visit from a distance?
We have a ton of hotels in this area, but here is the info for one of the hotels our guests normall stay at:
Ramada Inn & Suites
2373 State Highway 9
Toms River, NJ 08753
732.905.2626

What should I bring when I move in?
Check out the Orientation page for incoming students to get a list of things you may want to bring.

How are roommates assigned?
Your Housing Contract includes a Roommate Matching Form with questions about your preferences and interests (music, hobbies, sleeping habits).  Roommates are paired based on those preferences. 

What are the gym hours?
Check out this link to find an up to date schedule. Also, you will find a list of recreation activities available at the gym, like yoga and cardio kickboxing.

What sports can I find at GCU:
The Lions compete in eight NCAA Division II and CACC sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & Field
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

When will incoming students get their GCU email accounts?
Students will get their  new email addresses when they come for orientation  in late August.

When can I apply for Fall 10?
Applications can be sent in now, but we can not review them until September. But you can get a head start now- fill out our application (for free online www.georgian.edu), get your guidance counselor to send in your transcript with 12th year classes, send in your resume/brag sheet, SAT scores (if you took the SATS) and essay. The sooner you get everything in, the quicker you can recieve an answer from us!

These are only some of the many questions we get asked, so check back in to find new FAQs.

Jessica

]]> http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/07/15/another-summer-visit-day/feed/ 0 Upcoming Events! http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/07/08/upcoming-events-3/ http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/07/08/upcoming-events-3/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:15:23 +0000 baker http://admissions.gcublogs.org/?p=215 Unlike our last info session- the sun is out today!!! Starting at 6pm tonight at Lakehouse- potential freshmen, transfers and graduates are all invited to attend. A general info session will be followed by a tour of the campus. Once again, make sure to register for the event.  (Check out that link for a list of all of our upcoming events.)

Also, for incoming freshmen-make sure you have registered for the accuplacer if you haven’t already. The next date is July 14, call admissions (732-987-2700) ASAP to register if you haven’t already! Also New Student Orientation is right around the corner! Make sure to RSVP for this event at 732-987-2606!

Don’t forget to check out GCU’s Facebook and follow us on Twitter!!!  For the most  up-to-date information  and to find out when your counselor is visiting your area check out any of these new pages (and of course the blogs)!

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather!

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Jessica

]]> http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/07/08/upcoming-events-3/feed/ 0 Incoming Students! It’s time to get ready! http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/05/13/incoming-students-its-time-to-get-ready/ http://admissions.gcublogs.org/2009/05/13/incoming-students-its-time-to-get-ready/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 baker http://admissions.gcublogs.org/?p=104 Even though the semester is coming to a close for our students- admissions has been very busy! Saturday was our 2nd Accuplacer testing day for students coming in next fall! If you are coming to GCU in the fall make sure you sign up to take the Accuplacer ASAP! Only 2 more dates are left to sign up, so sign up here.  That day, students take the test to determine classes for the fall, meet with advisors, and register for classes that day! It’s a great day to check out the campus again, ask those last minute questions, and of course, grab lunch in the dining hall! A lot of students and parents did tours of just the dorms, so that they could get a better idea of what they wanted to bring in the Fall to decorate their dorm! Bring the family- we have workshops for the family throughout the day!

Our Summer Visit Days are also now posted online here! Prospective undergraduate students will get a chance to learn about the application process, scholarships, the financial aid process and take a guided tour of the campus. Reservations are required, so check out our website and sign up for a day!

Also new for us Counselors is our Facebook page and that we can now be followed on Twitter. So for up-to-date information  and to find out when your counselor is visiting your area check out any of these new pages (and of course the blogs)!

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When are admissions deadlines?
GCU has rolling admissions. So yes, you can still apply.

How can I apply?
You can apply using our paper application or using our online application. The online application is available on www.georgian.edu.  We do waive the application fee if you apply online automatically.

How do I apply for financial aid?
In order to apply for financial aid, the first step is to complete the FAFSA.

What are the requirements for admissions?
A traditional freshman is a student applying for admission within three years of high school graduation and has no full-time previous college experience. 

  • Submit completed Application (online or paper)
  • Submit $40 Application Fee /Waiver
  • Submit Official High School Transcripts including a schedule of 12th grade classes.
  • Submit 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Optional SAT or ACT Scores (SAT or ACT scores are required for applicants for the Nursing Program)
  • Optional Résumé of Activities or Brag Sheet
  • Optional  Application Essay, the topic choices areL
    • Describe a difficulty that you have had to overcome  OR
    • Describe your career goals and what influenced you to select that particular field OR
    • Submit a graded essay/term paper that you have written in the last year

What is the student to teacher ratio?
14 to 1! That means small classes, individual attention, and that your professor will actually know your name! This is something we are very, very proud of.

I will post more FAQ’s about our admissions process soon! Have a great weekend!

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Jessica

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