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December 17, 2020

Guilford College Application Tips


Applying to Guilford is simple and always free. To make it even easier, the Office of Admission has a few tips to help you navigate the process.

1. Communicate with your Admission Counselor.

Reach out any time with any questions or just to say hi. We know that the college admission process can be stressful so we’re here to help. We also want to get to know you! You don’t have to know all of the answers — that's why we're here. Call, email, or text us so that we may best support you as you go through the college application journey.

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2. Be descriptive.

The college application process is your time to shine and be proud of your many endeavors. Tell us what you’ve accomplished and what you’ve participated in throughout high school. The more information we have the better we’ll be able to evaluate your application and award you a scholarship.

3. Be yourself.

Every person is different and unique. Let that show in your application! We’re excited to get to know the real you.

Interested in applying to Guilford? Contact the Office of Admission today via email at admission@guilford.edu or phone at 336.316.2100. You can also schedule a personalized visit to campus. We look forward to meeting you!