Millions of students in the U.S. head to college each fall. For most of those students, college represents independence and freedom from their parent’s rules. But with independence comes more responsibilities, especially with regards to your personal safety. Although safety is a priority at most schools, it is important to be proactive in keeping yourself and your belongings safe. Below …
Preparing the Bird to Leave the Nest
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 …
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?” …
Eating Cheaply in College
We all know college is extremely expensive, so try not to add to the cost! If you are that person who needs Starbucks every day, frequents Jimmy Johns, or Pot Belly’s – you must stop immediately! Let’s say you get a $4 Starbuck’s coffee twice a week for the year; that’s over $400 a year! That same money could …
Getting to Know Your Professors
Why is having a relationship with professors important? Building a relationship with your college professors can make a difference, both in and outside of the classroom. Maybe you’re thinking to yourself right now that in high school you’ve always been able to build a great rapport with your teachers, and that’s probably true; however, there are several academic differences between …
Studying Abroad
I studied abroad in Ireland, and it was the most memorable part of college and recommend that every college student should study abroad. Here’s why…
Healthy Snack Ideas
Healthy eating is probably top of mind for you. While the cafeteria at your school may offer many delicious meal options, it is up to you to make healthy choices and let’s face it sometimes fast food, chips, pizza are the go-to fuel for the all-nighters and before you know the freshman, the infamous freshman-15 have piled on.
How's Your Social Media Presence?
Your hilarious post about your teacher falling in class got 256 likes. Your ugly selfie SnapChat was screenshot a half dozen times. You may have forgotten about these posts but trust me, it’s out there and it matters. We live our lives on social media showing the world what we believe is the best version of ourselves. And why not, …
Big City vs. Small Town Colleges
Weighing the location, what’s right for you? When you picture yourself at college, are you walking to class among the crowded streets and tall buildings of a big city or walking through the quieter streets of a small-town? During your search for the perfect college, you might be weighing the pros and cons of urban vs. rural, but what’s right …
Financial Aid Award Letters
By Lighthouse Counselor Brooke Nowak – M.A. Financial Aid Award Letters: After a college accepts you, you’ll receive a letter that outlines how much the school will cost and what kind of financial aid package you’ll receive — including federal, state, and school sources. There’s no standard format for schools’ award letters, but they contain the same overall information. Here …