SVSU Admissions Card Talk

In this episode, Nic and Amanda are joined by Anderson Bearden from the Admissions office with a big announcement about our new Cardinal Commitment. Hear who qualifies for their tuition and fees to be covered, and what happens if you do not qualify. Hint: Its still really good news!

In this episode Nic and Amanda are joined by Rachel Florence-Spaetzel, SVSU's Director of Orientation, to discuss the upcoming SOAR season. Rachel has great insight on what our newest Cardinals can expect during SOAR, and stick around to hear some stories, and great advice, about this first experience at SVSU.

In this episode, Nic and Amanda are joined by Cody Alberts to discuss the Global Foundation Scholars Program. Cody goes in depth on all the benefits of the program and how to apply. Stay to the end to hear about the "Mighty Morphin" elephant in the room!

In this episode, Nic and Amanda welcome you back after the holiday break. Get information on what is happening with the admissions process, and how the pandemic has impacted students getting ready for college. We are ready to help!

Have you wondered why Admissions Reps are always reminding you that December 1st is a big deal? In this episode, Nic and Amanda discuss what happens for students after December 1st. SOAR, Housing and Private Scholarships all become available, so take a listen on advice about all of these!

In this last installment of the "How To Series", Nic and Amanda talk about what to do when you have decided to become a Cardinal. Listen as they discuss how and when you should let SVSU know. Stay until the end to hear Amanda sum up the whole series perfectly from the student perspective.

So you have finished FAFSA and been admitted... What happens next? Nic and Amanda talk about what to expect on an award letter, and give good advice on what to do this year when your financial situation may be completely different from previous years. Stay til the end to hear Amanda ask a totally "Irreverent Question of the Day" that forces Nic into the dreaded "Surrender Cobra" pose.

FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA... are you tired of hearing that term yet? Well Nic and Amanda try to take the sting out of the term and give you candid advice about why this step is so important. Stay to the end when Amanda throws caution into the wind with her "Irreverent Question of the Day."

Everything seems shut down these days, so how are you going to visit a college? Nic and Amanda talk about some of the options and when would be the best time to do so! Stick to the end as we turn Amanda's "Irreverent Question of the Day" into some serious advice you didn't know you needed.

Are you pushing off applying to college because you think it might not be the right time? Nic and Amanda talk about the importance of applying now for college and how to do so. Here is a hint: Do it today if you are a senior!