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Before You Begin

We know you're busy.

We know that your senior year doesn't have built in free time for completing college applications.

We also know how important this process is for you. . . and for us.

The application process at Taylor is not a "data-entry" process. . . it's a discovery process. What are we hoping to discover?

  • How God is using you to further His kingdom.
  • How challenges and obstacles have been used in your life to shape the person you've become.
  • The future you're being led to - not just the job - but the person you're becoming.
  • Sometimes we're just trying to discover the "diamonds in the rough", the student who has untapped potential, and the desire to see it achieved.

In other words . . . we're in the business of discovering God's unique image manifested in the lives of His children.  In a world of quick answers and drive through service, we still believe that this process takes some effort.

Here's What We Ask of You

  • Give thought to your essay: More than a test of your writing style or command of the English language (spell check is always helpful) the essay helps give us a glimpse of what God is doing in your life and where He seems to be leading you. Answer them honestly. We're looking for "in-process" people.
  • Plan for an interview: I know we are probably one of the few schools encouraging you to interview for admission, and that this can seem like a pretty significant hurdle for a very busy senior. The truth is that it is not meant to be an obstacle, but an opportunity to enhance your application. This is a recommended component of the application because we want to know something about you that we can't get on paper.  We want to hear your thoughts on a college education, your goals, and your relationship with Jesus Christ. The best way for us to know your heart is for you to tell us personally.

Here's What You Can Expect From Us

  • Respect for you and the process: We will treat your application with the respect it deserves. Your application will be read with an eye toward eternity and with a prayerful desire to discover God's best for your future, whether or not Taylor is a part of it.
  • Flexibility: Okay, deadlines and requirements don't conjure up images of flexibility, but while we are communicating with thousands of students we are trying to "talk" to individuals. That means we need to be sensitive to your schedule and your needs. We'll look for ways to meet you halfway in this process. Can't make a visit, we'll try to meet you in your school. Live too far away, a phone interview can be arranged. We want to serve you and meet your needs in this process.
  • Clear communication: We will do all that we can to make sure you have appropriate and timely information about Taylor and the application process. This includes both proactive communication (updates about your status) and timely response to your expressed needs and questions.

If you don't know, or are unsure . . . ask. We want to make this process work for you, and while we try to be clear in our communications, we can't anticipate every question, so if you have one, don't hesitate to share it. We want to partner with you in this process. To help you discover His best for your life. That's our prayer and our commitment.