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Campus Life College Admissions

September 27, 2023

Navigating Transferring

It is not an easy process to transfer from one college to another. There are a lot of challenges that come with transferring, but there are also many resources to make the transition easier. Read more!

College Admissions

November 18, 2022

College Benefits for Military and Veterans

There are resources, information, best practices, and benefits for our amazing servicemembers and veterans that, when applied, help them build their next best chapter of life. Find out what those benefits are and how to best use them.

College Admissions

October 10, 2022

What To Expect At An Open House

Open Houses are a great opportunity for prospective students to come to campus to experience all that the college has to offer and receive more insight than when they would on just a campus tour alone. Here is what one can expect when attending a Geneva College Open House.

College Admissions College Preparation

July 19, 2022

Getting Ready for College

You just graduated from high school - congratulations! Now, reality may be hitting that the start of college will be here in a flash. I am here to gently nudge you toward being well prepared with a checklist of things to do before you attend college in the fall.

College Admissions College Preparation

July 6, 2022

Junior Year Going on Senior Year

Leading up to your momentous senior year, there is so much to think about. What should the last year of high school look like? How should I prepare? What should I prepare for? Good questions. I would like to supply you with a basic “thinking list” rather than a "to-do" list. No pressure to do anything just yet, but I invite you to contemplate some questions and consider how you may answer them.

College Admissions College Preparation The College

June 8, 2022

Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation is designed to welcome both incoming students and parents on a journey together along with Geneva faculty and staff to ensure a well-informed, smooth transition into college. The college strongly recommends that incoming students attend Summer Orientation.

Campus Life College Admissions College Preparation

August 27, 2021

Four Frightening Freshman Fears

Like anything new, the start of college can bring a lot of fears and doubts that are quite overwhelming. So, from a past freshman to you, here are some questions and worries I had about the college life and reasons why they shouldn’t stop you from having that full college experience.

College Admissions

July 23, 2021

7 Summer Activities to Spruce Up Your College Application

When you’re a junior or senior in high school, this is a great time to start thinking about your college application. When you fill out these applications, you’ll need to make sure yours stands out from the competition. How can you give your college application a boost? For an impressive application, consider pursuing one or more of these summer activities.

College Admissions Financial Aid Program Spotlight

March 10, 2021

Noyce Grant for Pre-service K-12 STEM Educators

To encourage students to enter STEM education, Geneva is offering the Noyce Grant. The purpose of this grant is to provide students with financial assistance and stability during their pursuit of their STEM degree. The hope is to open students' minds to the possibility of using their STEM degree to teach in the K-12 grades in their future careers.

College Admissions Higher Education

October 19, 2020

Nothing to Fear: Why Transferring Colleges Is Perfectly Normal

The college transfer process shouldn't be avoided simply because it seems strange or unusual. In reality, it's a perfectly normal approach to making progress towards graduation. The sooner misconceptions about transferring are put to rest, the sooner students can carve the unique paths through college that serve them best.

College Admissions The College

February 13, 2020

Five Famous Geneva Alumni

The point of this blog is to mention REAL Geneva College attendees who accomplished some very interesting and noteworthy things during their life after Geneva.

College Admissions

December 30, 2019

When to Apply For College: Key Considerations to Keep in Mind As You Seek a Spot at Your Top School

Today's aspiring college students are especially thrown off by timelines which vary dramatically from one school to the next. Differing deadlines may impact how and when students visit schools, seek recommendations and, ultimately, send in their applications. Read on for valuable clarification to make the process a little less confusing.

College Admissions College Preparation Higher Education

October 4, 2019

Taking the First Steps with Closing the Gap

What if I told you there was a way to get a taste of the college experience while also receiving four real college credits? What if I told you that there was an easy way to baby step your way into understanding the college experience without actually attending college?

Career College Admissions College Preparation Financial Aid Program Spotlight

January 9, 2019

The Promise

With the promises of God as a model of authenticity and commitment, Geneva is happy to be a Preferred College Partner of The Pittsburgh Promise. This program promotes high educational aspirations among urban youth, funds scholarships for college, and fuels a prepared and diverse workforce in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region.

College Admissions College Preparation

November 3, 2017

More College Affordability with New Grants and Scholarships

With continuing economic pressure on colleges, students and their parents, new students at Geneva College have some new options for Grants and Scholarships that reflect the school’s continued focus on making education affordable.

Biblical Wisdom College Admissions

February 1, 2017

A Man Who Isolates Himself...

The loner is someone who purposely holds himself aloof. Everyone else is unworthy! “People are fools.” Every proud loner needs to come to his senses, seek human companionship, and learn to listen to advice.