How to make the most of your college campus visit
You’ve been looking at colleges’ websites, finding schools that have your major, looking through emails they send you, their social media, YouTube, etc., and now you’re ready to see that school in-person! A visit is honestly one of the most important parts of your college search…
The FAFSA is officially open! Tips for this important college step.
If you’re in the middle of applying to colleges (or getting ready to start), chances are you’ve heard about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filling out the FAFSA is one of the best ways to make sure colleges, including PLU, can put…
Writing a College Essay: 5 Helpful Tips
The Common App to apply to PLU is open and deadlines will be here sooner than you think – so it’s time to start thinking about your college essay. Your essay is your moment to show colleges what makes you unique. Ready to get started?…
From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App
We caught up with Hillary Powell , our Director of Undergraduate Admission, to get the inside scoop on how to make your Common App stand out! And check out the recorded webinar below for more details on the college application process. If you’re ready to…
5 Tips for a Successful College Search
So. many. college. options. Where do you even start and how do you narrow down to the schools you want to apply to, visit, and explore more? Here are 5 quick tips from our Admission Office to help get you started: 1. Research Online BigFuture…
You Ask, We Answer: How do I understand my financial aid offer(s)?
You’ve received your financial aid offer from PLU (and maybe some other schools?) and there’s a lot of info and terms that may be new to you and your family. What does it all mean? And how did PLU (and other universities) put this financial…
Creator, Trailblazer, Seeker, Reformer – Which Are You?
At PLU, we’re proud to be a community of students, graduates, professors and staff who are creators , trailblazers , seekers , and reformers , unafraid to do things differently to care for others and work to make the world better. We’re all a unique…
The FAFSA Isn’t Open Yet… But Here’s How You Can Prep for Financial Aid Season
If you’re in the middle of applying to colleges, chances are you’ve heard about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filling out the FAFSA is one of the best ways to make sure colleges, including PLU, can put together a financial aid package…
How to Visit PLU This Fall
Are you already scheduling some of your fall college visits? If you’re checking out colleges in the Pacific Northwest, PLU should definitely be on your list! Here are some options to put on your calendar: Fall Preview Day – November 11 Our biggest fall event…
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