Just some late January thoughts. Right now,
students tend to be at all different places in the college admissions
process. Here are some groups:
#1 There are
still a few of you who need to apply to college and there are some who might
need to apply to another college or two. It is not too late. Please
don’t wait any longer. If you need assistance, come see me.
#2 Some of you
have been accepted by the college of your choice, and you are not waiting on
another school. What now? Please consider all financial aid
opportunities. Look at the private scholarship list. Also, check
(have your parents check) with the college and their Financial Aid Office. It
is their job to help students find money. They are the experts. If
it is a private school, make sure you talk to them. They have more
flexibility in what they can do with their money. You never know until
you look at the possibilities. Also, go ahead and sign up for
housing. The best housing can go quickly at some schools. Even if
you have another school in the mix, you can put a deposit down to secure the
housing. You may lose the deposit, but you could be safe to get the best
housing. Another thing students forget to do is to let the other schools
know that you are not coming there. This frees up other opportunities for
other students and some of those could even be some of your classmates.
#3 The next
group are those that have been accepted to one or some, but you may still be
waiting on another. Or you have heard from all but now are trying to make
your decision. Try your best to be patient until you have all the
information such as hearing acceptance/denials from all schools and comparing
all the costs. Be in prayer for God to give you guidance. Seek
others advice such as parents, youth ministers, teachers, and myself.
Also, check private scholarship list. Also, check (have your parents
check) with the Financial Aid Office at the college to see what else you need
to do on the financial side. They are the experts! It will all work
out. Just do the work and trust God’s lead.
Jer. 29:11….”for I know the plans I have for you…plans to
prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future”
Coach Thompson
