Category - Admissions

Blogs to help future college students navigate the college admissions process. 

Picking a school as a first-generation college student

How do you start looking for a college when you don’t have the resources or advice from family members to fall back on? What’s all this talk about “fit”? Where do you even begin?

May 16, 2022

Four reasons to apply this summer

Applying to college when you have time in the summer is better than waiting for deadlines.

Kent Barnds
Kent Barnds
May 10, 2022

You've committed to Augustana. Now what?

You have committed to Augustana College and made your tuition deposit. Although you still have several months before you embark on this new adventure of college, here are some things you can do to stay excited about your decision and Augustana!

Patti Grod
Patti Grod
March 11, 2022

Why I chose a local college

All Justin wanted after high school was to get as far away from the Quad Cities as possible for college. But when he found Augustana, his plans changed. 

Justin Verlinden
Justin Verlinden
March 4, 2022

What to expect at a scholarship competition

Berenice Campos
Berenice Campos
February 4, 2022

3 big benefits of a 'small' school

Augustana is a small (2,500 Vikings!) school with big benefits.

 

bryn_gatz
Bryn Gatz
January 28, 2022

So you've been accepted, now what?

You celebrated with a happy dance, an acceptance post, and your favorite dinner. But, now that the confetti has settled, you’re probably asking yourself, what do I do now?

bryn_gatz
Bryn Gatz
December 14, 2021

Tips to a senior (in high school) from a senior (in college)

Thinking about the future may be overwhelming, so here are some ways that I survived my senior year of high school. 

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Bryn Gatz
November 1, 2021

College applications: how to effectively showcase yourself

Tips on crafting your college application from someone who reviews every accepted Augustana applicant. 

October 21, 2021