With spring around the corner, many upperclassmen are brainstorming their plans for graduation. Senior Kalli Bush has her mind set on the University of Sioux Falls to major in exercise science, theology, and youth ministry. “My sophomore year, I went to USF for track camp, and I really enjoyed it,” Kalli stated. “I really like their drive to help people grow in their faith.” Going on college searches can be exciting, but demanding. And taking the first step of applying is rigorous. “I didn’t start applying to schools until September of my senior year. I was very emotional because I thought I was never going to go anywhere,” Bush shared. “I was ready to give up.” She chose to discuss her application process with admissions counselors, Abigail Holmes and Robert Solorio. “The application to USF was a smooth process; Robert Solorio continuously helped me with it, and he answered all my questions, which took so much stress off my shoulders,” Kalli elaborated.
Along with the process of admission, seniors must decide whether or not to live independently on campus or reside with their parents. “USF offers students who live within 30 miles of campus the option to either live with their parents at home or live on campus,” Kyle Simons the Director of Enrollment Management explains. He continues: “We understand every student has different needs, desires and responsibilities, and our admissions team can help them identify which housing option is best for their situation.” He indicates that USF strongly encourages students to live on campus given that many studies have shown that students prosper on campus for the reason that they have more convenient access to on-campus resources.
For undecided upperclassmen, it can feel easier to approach college with apprehension. But you’re not alone; Simons reassures that “[the] college search process can be daunting at times, but knowing every college has an admissions staff that wants to help you makes it a little less scary,” Simons commented “Be active in your college search by asking questions and exploring your options.” Believe it or not, it’s okay to not know your next steps. “It may feel like there is a lot of pressure to choose a career path; however, colleges like USF allow students to explore majors, experience different career paths, and even get paired with mentors to help better understand what options are even available,” Simons suggests. To alleviate the laborious process of filling out multiple applications, there is an app called Common App, which allows you to fill out your information. The app automatically applies your information to each college you choose to apply to. With the resources at and the community of USF, it’s a great place for students to continue their education.
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