Carly Simonson
My 2 Cents’ Worth: You’re admitted, now what?
So, you’ve done the hard work and applied to Seattle Pacific University. Congratulations! But that doesn’t necessarily mean that your work is finished.
When I was a high school senior, I received acceptance letters from every university I applied to. That meant I had
to do some serious thinking about where
I actually wanted to go to school. I had
visited all the schools, but I still wasn’t sure which one was the best fit for me.
Money was an issue as well. My family experienced quite a few difficulties my senior year, and that greatly affected
our finances. I spoke with the financial
counselors at the universities where I
applied, and they helped me figure out my best options. Even though Seattle Pacific was more expensive than some schools,
I ended up receiving the largest financial aid package from SPU, based on my academic records, leadership, and financial need. This made it the most affordable school for me.
Most importantly, I began to pray. I trusted that God had a plan. As I prayed,
I felt God ask me where I would be able to grow closest to him. For me, the answer — which became the reason for my decision — was Seattle Pacific.
There are a lot of factors that go into your college choice, but remember that God ultimately has a plan for where he wants you to be, and trust that he will make it happen!
Faithfully,
Carly Simonson
Admissions Counselor
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