30. I’m So Excited: What To Do When You Get That Coveted Acceptance Letter

You’re accepted into a college, several colleges actually….So now what do you do? Considering that this is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life, it can be daunting to not only move forward but make that final choice. Luckily, you have stumbled onto this podcast and this episode. This is the 1st of a 3-part series on decisions surrounding college acceptance that explores acceptance, deferral and denials. This first episode focuses on acceptance. Tune in as Elizabeth talks with Dr. Chris Flowers about the key things you need to consider once you’ve received that coveted acceptance letter such as how to follow up with financial aid, how to secure housing and why you should schedule an admitted student college visit. Dr. Chris Flowers is an award-winning educator, educational consultant, and research specialist at EWC Consulting.

Links mentioned:

• Imagine Scholarships
• Ep. 8. She Works Hard for the Money: Creative College Housing Cost Saving Ideas with Kim Venable
• Ep. 27 Never Gonna Give You Up: Traits for College Admission Success and Beyond with Dr. Chris Flowers 

3 Key things to do once you’ve received a college acceptance letter:

• Follow up with Financial Aid. Apply for need-based aid. Investigate scholarships, grants, especially institutional grants. No one wants to leave college heavily in debt. Now is the time to look at those numbers and determine whether this college is a good fit financially. Will you receive a good return on your financial investment there? 
• Investigate the Housing situation. When do you have to submit that housing deposit? Is it refundable? What % of students live on campus? What does the housing look like and how do costs relate to different room configurations? There is a big difference between dorms built 30 years ago and those that are new. 
• Schedule that admitted student visit. The school has already told you they want you, but is this the right fit? Sometimes the only way to determine this is by scheduling a visit to the college and trusting your instincts.  Determine if this is really the place for you. Assess the services that will be available to you (mental health, writing center, math lab, fitness), especially if you have a learning difference - do they have any support in place?  

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experi

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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