There are usually two types of Seniors, those who are ready to be independent and those who could live at home forever. Although you love your children, I am sure that you and they are both ready for them to become adults, whether they realize it or not. Some ways to help them realize that they are ready is to …
Why Letters of Recommendation for College are Important?
Colleges consider many factors when reviewing an applicant’s application file, most of which consist of numbers and figures. Letters of recommendation, however, can provide admission officers with information about you that is not provided anywhere else in your application. Because of this, letters of recommendation can be the determining factors in your admission decision. Letters of recommendation can reveal a …
Online Learning Tips for Success
Using the internet for studying, researching colleges, or to complete a simple homework assignment can be useful, yet extremely daunting all at the same time. If you are familiar with certain programs or sites that are user-friendly and disseminates information in a productive, efficient manner, then using the internet should be easy for you! But, if you are one of …
What is the Most Important Factor on your HS Transcript?
College admission officers weigh a variety of factors when making admission decisions. They take into consideration your ACT/SAT scores, class rank, GPA, rigor of high school courses, college admission essays, and much more. Most of this information can be found on your high school transcript, which begs the question, “What is the most important factor on my high school transcript?” …
5 Questions for Juniors to Ask to Prepare for College
What classes should I be taking in high school in order to prepare me for college and my anticipated major? Students should be focusing on taking your 5 core classes each year, and then supplementing with classes that may introduce you to your preferred major. For example, students should be taking a course in English, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social …
Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
By: Lauren Benters, School Counselor Scholarship essays are a good way for you to earn a few thousand dollars here and there to help offset student loans. Here are a few tips to help you write essays that win. Research the scholarship you are applying for. What are the values behind the scholarship? What is the organization/scholarship stand for? That …
Being a Part of Your Class
Big campus, small campus, or anything in between, you will need to become a part of your class and college community. Often I will hear students cease talking about their goals when they discuss the college-application process. There is almost a vibe that once they get in, they are set. Yes – being accepted into college is a huge deal, …
Choosing Between Standardized Tests: The Importance of the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests
Colleges accept both college admissions examination scores, so it is up to you on what test you take and what scores you send. Most high schools do not offer both tests to their students or are not national test sites, so you need to sign-up for the tests and pay for them on your own. You can visit act.org or …
Time Management
Time management and organization are key skills to college success. College is much different than high school. In high school, your schedule is planned out for you and you know you’ll be in school pretty much between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm. In college, your schedule can vary drastically. You might have a class schedule that resembles something like …
Working While at College – Internships
How important are internships for students in college? Our latest blog talks about reasons why internships and volunteer experience are beneficial for students while in college.