Admissions Blog

Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor

How much money should I save for college this summer? - by Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor - May 9, 2008

As much as you can. I am big believer that summer is a time for work not play. I know I sound old and stuffy but life has begun for you. Your parents might help with college costs but you should do your …
Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor

Meal Plans - by Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor - May 8, 2008

It’s only a few short months now until you will be packing your bags to come to college! I’m sure you have many questions running through your mind and your summer will be full as you figure …
Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor

Should I take a summer college course? - by Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor - May 1, 2008

There are many reasons why graduating high school seniors decide to take a college course over the summer. Some are concerned about money, others about finishing early, and others just want to complete one …
Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor

What Do CU Students Do in the Summer? - by Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor - Apr 25, 2008

This beautiful weather here in Grand Rapids, MI is creating quite a buzz around campus, that buzz is …..SUMMER TIME! Cornerstone University students are anxiously awaiting summer vacation. I think …
Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor

Suffering from - by Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor - Apr 21, 2008

Senioritis, def.-; is an ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors due to impatience for the end of school year. I think it’s safe to say that every person has some sort of emotional change …
Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor

Why You Should Volunteer in Admissions! - by Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor - Apr 17, 2008

There are many great jobs on our campus. Whether it is food services, grounds, housekeeping, or athletics, there are many different opportunities that you as an incoming freshman can take advantage as far …
Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor

Transferring to Cornerstone - by Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor - Apr 3, 2008

Relocating, changing, moving: Transferring to Cornerstone University At Cornerstone University we welcome all transfer students! We understand that making the decision to change schools can be a very …
Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor

Should I Take an AP Exam? - by Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor - Mar 28, 2008

I know what you’re thinking. Another TEST? Please, please don’t make me take another test! Between taking the ACT as many times as you can stomach, or cough up the cash for, taking the MME, …
Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor

What is a CLEP test? - by Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor - Mar 27, 2008

A CLEP test is a chance for students to earn college credit by taking a test based on knowledge that you already have. This knowledge comes from various places: from high school, job training, internships, …
Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor

The NEW Cornerstone University Core - by Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor - Mar 24, 2008

Students coming to Cornerstone for the fall 2008 semester will be operating under a new academic core. The new academic core, stems from a process that started back in 2002 as the Faculty Senate + the University …
Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor

What's the Big Deal about Family Orientation Days? - by Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor - Mar 19, 2008

Midterms were last week, Students are leaving on spring break, Families are putting out the Easter decorations, and the snow is starting to melt. I love spring time because it such a refresh from the gloomy, …
Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor

Why come to a Family Orientation Day? - by Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor - Mar 12, 2008

April is a great month here at Cornerstone for us in the admissions office. April brings with it not only warmer days and flip flops; it also brings us days when we can see the excitement of those students …
Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor

Why a small Christ-centered college is a good decision - by Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor - Mar 11, 2008

A smaller Christ-centered college is a great decision for any student who wants to incorporate a Christian worldview in their education and grow spiritually. Large public schools can sometimes offer many …
Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor

Class Registration Frenzy - by Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor - Mar 3, 2008

Now is the time of the year when academic catalogs are dusted off, the registrar’s office is hectic, and upcoming semester class schedules are determined. Yes, heading into the spring season triggers …
Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor

Registering for Your First College Classes! - by Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor - Feb 29, 2008

Happy Leap Day! While February 29 only comes around once every four years, you have something even more exciting coming up quickly that also will only happen once…registering for your very FIRST …
Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor

Tips for Making your College Decision - by Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor - Feb 21, 2008

It’s almost March and you keep hearing that dreaded question, over and over, from your parents, relatives and friends—"where are you going to college in the fall?" Suddenly, your heart …
Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor

What's a Sherpa? - by Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor - Feb 18, 2008

As you visit different college campuses you might have noticed that many students, staff, and faculty members use words or phrases that are not familiar to most guests on campus. For example, at Cornerstone …
Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor

Top 7 Things I Wish I Had Known - by Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor - Feb 11, 2008

The TOP 7 things I wish I would have known my senior year… 7. A college visit + meeting with your personal admissions counselor is so valuable. If you have not visited Cornerstone University to …
Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor

Should I live on campus or commute? - by Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor - Feb 8, 2008

I am one of those fortunate enough to have experienced campus living all four years. In other words, when freshmen moved on campus, I was the senior that they all wondered “why is he still in the dorm?” …
Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor

What Do Students Do on the Weekend? - by Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor - Feb 8, 2008

Ah……..it’s the weekend. You’ve got to love that feeling of being done with a week of classes, practice, work, or anything else that a college student goes through in a typical week. …
Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor

A Great Class…Leadership Journey! - by Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor - Feb 4, 2008

Many of you have been thinking a lot about leadership over these past few weeks as you’ve been working on your leadership scholarship applications. In talking with students, I’m consistently …
Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor

Leadership Journey - by Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor - Jan 31, 2008

Leadership Journey is a required program that all of CU’s students have to go through. There are a couple times throughout the school year that students can go but most (90% or so) will go before classes …
Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor

Time to Deposit! - by Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor - Jan 28, 2008

We are rapidly approaching the time of year that we, here in the admissions office, like to call “financial aid season.” Ah, yes, you understand now—the time where you begin searching …
Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor

Finding Scholarships - by Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor - Jan 17, 2008

In looking for outside scholarships, I encourage you to be creative! Thousands of organizations give scholarship dollars to students seeking higher education. I remember when I was a senior in high school …
Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor

Athletic Scholarships - by Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor - Jan 11, 2008

Are you wondering where that extra little bit of money is going to come from? Do you play a sport? Here at Cornerstone we offer athletic scholarships to students who participate on one of our 12 sports teams. …
Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor

Music Scholarships - by Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor - Jan 10, 2008

It’s January of 2008! Can you believe it? Now is the time to start looking at financial aid and getting those essays done and filling out the FAFSA! Some of you may be talking to coaches or trying …
Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor

Leadership and Money? - by Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor - Jan 7, 2008

One of my most favorite college experiences were the ways that I was able to get involved with numerous extracurricular activities. I couldn’t stop with just one! I participated in hall counsel, …
Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor

What's J-Term? - by Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor - Jan 3, 2008

Happy New Year! Though the holidays have come and gone, here at Cornerstone, we are eagerly awaiting the next two weeks. Every year, the first two weeks of January mark our J-term (J being short for …
Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor

How To Pay For College - by Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor - Jan 2, 2008

To get a loan or not get a loan - that is the ever frustrating (yet important) question almost every college bound student has to ask. For you fortunate ones out there who don’t have to take out school …
Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor

Christmas Vacation: Are We There Yet? - by Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor - Dec 20, 2007

Bloodshot eyes. Bed head. Sweatpants. Coffee breath. These are just a few of the telltale signs that it’s finals week on Cornerstone’s campus. But somehow, despite pulling all nighters and …
Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor

What's an EFC? - by Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor - Dec 17, 2007

Cornerstone University asks that each student file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after the first of the year, using the previous year’s tax information. Once the student/family …
Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor

How Does Financial Aid Work? - by Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor - Dec 10, 2007

It’s getting to that time of the year when you narrow your list of colleges down to two or three. You probably have many factors that you are looking at, such as athletics, spiritual life, academics, …
Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor

How to Survive Finals in College - by Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor - Dec 3, 2007

It’s that time of the year again for our students here at Cornerstone……finals week is approaching……uggh! I remember when I was in college and finals were approaching…..I …
Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor

Relationships Between Professors and Students - by Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor - Nov 20, 2007

From firsthand experience, I can tell you that the relationship a Cornerstone student has with his/her professor is personal. Not only do the small number of students in the classroom help create this relationship …
Darci Irwin, Hospitality Coordinator

Making the Most of Your Campus Visit - by Darci Irwin, Hospitality Coordinator - Nov 2, 2007

When I was searching for college over ten years ago the search process looked radically different than it does now. The internet was a luxury, not a staple, and so visiting college campuses to retrieve …
Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor

“Attend a Christian College...WHY?” - by Lisa VanDyke, Transfer Admissions Counselor - Oct 23, 2007

“Why would I want to attend a Christian college?” This is a question that I vividly remember asking my family members the summer before my senior year of high school. At the time I had thought …
Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor

You're my personal admissions what? - by Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor - Oct 19, 2007

Sure, we look cute in our preppy navy blue sweater vests, white collared shirts and khaki pants as we greet you on CU ‘Golden Eagle’ visit days. Or perhaps you’ve seen us looking more …
Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor

Muddy Midnight Madness! - by Katie Rose, Admissions Counselor - Oct 5, 2007

It’s 4:30 on Friday afternoon and as I’m sitting at my desk, I’m feeling a little tired, but it’s the good kind of tired. The kind of tired when you’ve had a full and rewarding …
Darci Irwin, Hospitality Coordinator

Tips for Taking the ACT/SAT - by Darci Irwin, Hospitality Coordinator - Sep 25, 2007

It’s ACT/SAT time - your opportunity to shine, your opportunity to divulge your absorbed high school knowledge. Perhaps you're looking, searching, grasping for any gold nugget that will erase your …
Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor

Top 10 Reasons to Visit a College Fair - by Dave Emerson, Sr Admissions Counselor - Sep 17, 2007

On Monday, September 24th, 2007 Cornerstone University will be hosting its 15th annual Christian college fair. The fair will be held at the Hansen Athletic Center and will have over 50 different Christian …
Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor

My First Day of College Classes - by Becca Brummel, Sr Admissions Counselor - Sep 10, 2007

In thinking back to my first few days of college a flood of memories come to me -; orientation weekend is such a busy time of meeting my roommate, unpacking boxes, hall meetings, social events and so much …
Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor

Remembering My First Week at College - by Jessalyn Smith, Admissions Counselor - Sep 5, 2007

It finally happened. Although I’d spent the past year planning for and dreaming about this moment, the euphoria of it all escaped me in just seconds. We hugged, they waved goodbye, and I was left with …
Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor

When I First Met My Roommate... - by Aaron Lamport, Admissions Counselor - Aug 30, 2007

The first time I met my roommate was on the first day of school. Apparently, I was overexcited as I burst into the room and yelled, ‘Are you Jason Paul Klaus from 123 Miller Rd in Cleveland, Ohio.’ …
Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor

Move-In Day at CU - by Ben Rhodes, Admissions Counselor - Aug 24, 2007

Imagine waking up in the morning to realize that your science project was due today and you haven’t started. “Oh No” is the only words that you can vocalize. Your heart starts racing …


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