Summer is a great time to relax and take a break from your academics. It’s also a great time to do some activities that will boost your college resume. Volunteer – Volunteering is a great way to spend some time giving back to your community. Plus, you might find an area that interests you as a career choice and you’ll …
4th of July
Happy 4th of July! Remember to thank your service men and women. And while you’re at it, ask them about a career in the military!
Get Involved This Summer
Summer is a great time to get involved in an area that interests you. Volunteer at a local animal shelter, food bank, place of worship. Not only will it look good on your college application, but you may find something that interests you for a career. While you’re at the animal shelter, you may do some Public Relations work for …
Your High School Classes Will Open the Doors to College
Choosing the right classes in high school will help you get admitted into college. This article is taken from the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s website. http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/articles/Pages/Your-High-School-Classes.aspx We thought it was worth posting since you may want to add or change some classes in your schedule this summer. You may even want to take a summer class! “Because you …
Why A College Education Matters
College is an important stepping stone not only for your financial future, but for your overall personal development. Continuing your education after high school increases your earning potential. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, those with college degrees earn about $1 million more over a lifetime than those with a high school diploma. The more education you have, the more …
A Lesson in Health Insurance for College Students
This article from USA Today gives important information about health care for the college student. By Sandra Block, USA TODAY http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/college/2010-08-20-personalfinance20_ST_N.htm Unless your soon-to-be-roommate mentioned on Facebook that she has a mysterious and potentially contagious rash, you probably haven’t given much thought to what you’ll do for health insurance when you start college this fall. But choosing health insurance coverage …
Naviance – A Great Tool
Naviance is the most widely adopted college and career readiness solution. Their comprehensive suite of web-based tools provide students with college research and matching tools, course planning, career assessment and personality tests, and surveys and tasks to help students connect what they are doing in school to what they would like to do once they complete their education. Lighthouse uses …
Summer – A Great Time To Take College Courses
Summer is a great time to take college courses. Local colleges and community colleges offer several courses that allow students to earn credit over the summer. Consider taking an elective course or a course you’d like to get completed early. If you’re still in high school, check with the colleges you are considering attending to make sure they’ll accept the …
Internships – Earn Money While Exploring a Career
Summer is almost here. This is a great opportunity to have an internship and explore a potential career choice. Many companies offer internships in the summer. We recommend asking your teachers and counselors for opportunities that they know about as well as doing research on your own. Email us at college@lighthousecollegeplanning.com for help in finding an internship. According to internships.com …
Summer is a Great Time for Job Shadowing
Summer is a great time to spend time with people who are in careers that interest you. Most professionals are more than willing to spend time with someone who has an interest in their field. Ask you parents, neighbors and teachers who they know that are in the fields of your interest. Also, you can research companies in your area …