Admissions Blog Posts

Work Study at Furman University

By: Caitlin Kirby Money becomes somewhat of a precious matter during your time as a college student, evident by the stereotypical cup of ramen dinners and the Cookout runs you’ll have during your time here....

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My personal journey to Furman from the Midwest

By: Preston Wickremesekera When I first started at Furman, I was convinced that every student here was from Charlotte, Charleston, or Atlanta. I did not meet anyone from outside of the South until after the...

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Choosing Furman from Massachusetts

By: Andrew Daphnis During my college search process, every single factor that goes into making a college decision confused me.  Are my grades good enough? Will I fit in? How can I figure out what...

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Starting your own club at Furman (The Furman Fish and Fly Club)

By: Wills Mackay Creating a club here at Furman has been both an exciting and rewarding experience. Beginning in the Fall of 2020, my roommate and I were searching for new activities to pursue in...

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The Benefit of Entering College Undecided

By: Stephanie Trame Senior year of high school is full of possibilities for the future. College is one of these options for some students! I was excited to begin the college admissions process and find...

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Why I Applied Early Action

We’re in the thick of college application season, and that means you might be trying to figure out by which application deadline you should submit your application. Me the day I got accepted to Furman!...

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Tips for Writing a Fantastic College Essay

When you reach the point of filling out college applications, most of the work is behind you.  You’ve earned the grades, taken the tests, and have narrowed down a list of colleges to apply to. ...

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