One of the biggest changes you will face going from high school to college is a schedule that allows you more freedom than ever before. This also coincides with one of the biggest challenges you’ll face, which is how to manage and adapt to a schedule that doesn’t necessarily hold you as accountable anymore. With good planning and time management, …
Math 19, Science 18, English 24, Reading 23. Composite 21. So what do all of these numbers mean? This blog will help you understand your scores, what goes into your composite score and how to use it! First, let’s break down what goes in to a composite score. The number of correct answers is converted to a score that ranges …
Schools are so much more than just institutions for learning. Many students receive academic, social/emotional, and post-secondary support along with their education. Often overlooked, school counselors are a huge part of this support system, and forming a connection with your counselor is extremely beneficial to your overall educational experience. Your counselor will probably be the best resource during the college …
By: Brooke Carleton Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Apple Watch: welcome to modern technology!! If you are in the high school class of 2025, you will be the first to take the official digital SAT in the spring of 2024. But what can you expect? What will be the same? Or different? This blog will help you understand the similarities and differences …
As students complete their applications, it is important to understand the different types of aid they can receive. All students will fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see how much money they may qualify for from the United States Federal government. While students do have to report their parent(s)’ or guardians(s)’ income, income is not …
Looking at the wide world of college admissions can be overwhelming in all aspects of the college search. What are the most important characteristics of making your college list? While location and size are some of the most important aspects to consider, your major should always be at the top of your list. Finding the most prestigious college is only …
Joining clubs, participating in extracurricular activities, running for governing boards, or applying for summer internships is essential when capitalizing on your high school experience. Colleges want to see that you are applying yourself, collaborating with peers, and building confidence. Colleges want to know that you were an integral part of your high school community and your drive and work ethic …
One of the biggest changes you will face going from high school to college is a schedule that allows you more freedom than ever before. This also coincides with one of the biggest challenges you’ll face, which is how to manage and adapt to a schedule that doesn’t necessarily hold you as accountable anymore. With good planning and time management, …
Regular Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admission, Early Decision, and Single-Choice Early Action. So many deadlines! Do they really matter? And are they worth researching and adhering to if there is a priority deadline? Working as a high school college counselor, our college counseling curriculum requires that all students apply to ALL of their intended colleges by October 15th. Our hard …
Schools are so much more than just institutions for learning. Many students receive academic, social/emotional, and post-secondary support along with their education. Often overlooked, school counselors are a huge part of this support system, and forming a connection with your counselor is extremely beneficial to your overall educational experience. Your counselor will probably be the best resource during the college …
