It is the start of a new calendar year, so here are a few essential reminders for high school juniors and seniors who are planning to attend college after graduation. Juniors – It is time to get your college list narrowed down so you can prepare to apply. You want at least four schools on […]
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Starting your first year at a college or a private university can be both exciting and scary. Here are a few tips to help prepare you for a good experience. Have a schedule – Include your classes, study time, work, and other essential activities. Then you can plan your recreation around this schedule. Choose the
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just about every aspect of human existence, so it makes sense that the selection of college majors has not gone unscathed. Which career paths are particularly influenced? Here are a few: Nursing – Really anyone on the floor, from RNs to nurse practitioners to aides to administrators, are affected by
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We’re being asked to stay indoors for our own sake and that of others. We’re not even supposed to gather with family and friends for the holidays in order to keep down the risk. So how can you add volunteering to your college portfolio? You’re certainly not going to go see strangers when you can’t
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You want your kids to be successful, and sometimes that means you have to push them to their best in school. However, you don’t want your teen to experience burnout as a result of pressure. Here are three tips to help your student excel without feeling the crushing weight of pressure to succeed. Good organization
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Experts suggest that you should apply to anywhere from four to eight colleges. This allows you room to go after a couple of schools that are on your wishlist, albeit unlikely. Make sure that there are at least a couple of sure things on the list (often called fallback schools). The rest should all land
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For parents, college planning can begin when a child is very young. Students may be encouraged to start thinking about continuing their education after high school before freshman year even beings. Is there anything you can do as a freshman to improve your college experience? Here are a few quick tips. Think about AP classes
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The abridged answer to this question has to be, “Yes,” although it requires the addendum, “but not that much.” What is the main difference with what colleges now expect from applications? How can you provide what admissions officers are looking for? Here are a few quick tips. SAT and ACT scores are now generally optional
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Don’t let adults fool you. Most of us still don’t know what we want to be when we grow up. But the reason you get asked that question so much as a kid is because you basically have to decide by the time you go to college. After all, it can be tough to choose
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Do you want to build an impressive resume to get into your favorite college? Here are seven things to work on during high school to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. Achievements – Focus on any awards or honors that you qualify for. You will also want to include anything that you
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