Counselor-Student Relationships and Why They are Helpful 

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Planning, Student Life

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 …

The College Schedule and How to Manage your Time

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Life, College Planning, Student Life

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, …

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Being a Part of Your Class

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Life, College Planning, Student Life

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 …

College Roommate 101

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Life, Student Life

Living with someone else can be very challenging, especially if you have never met the person and did not have much say on who you would be living with. Colleges and Universities will try to match you up with your ideal roommate, but living with someone else while you are figuring out how to be a college student can still …

Help Your Student Determine What College is For: Ask Powerful Questions

Lighthouse College PlanningUncategorized, College Planning, Student Life

Megan G. Bernard, PhD  Founder, Kairos College Success Consulting You can help your child thrive in the complex, sometimes overwhelming college environment. Asking questions can create space for them to articulate what matters to them, why it is important, and how their experiences in college can relate to those priorities. Intrinsic, personal motivations for pursuing an education are positively correlated with college …

Big Colleges versus Small Colleges

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Which One is Right for YOU? When trying to find a school that is the best fit for you, one of the major deciding factors in whether or not you want to attend a big or a small school, you’ll need to determine what is most important to you while doing your college research. For example, are you comfortable being …

Why Letters of Recommendation for College are Important?

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Planning, Student Life

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 factor in your admission decision.  Letters of recommendation can reveal a …

Is Community College Right for Me?

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Life, Student Life

Well…. That depends. There are many variables that go into making the all-important college decision. But most of all, the question at the heart of the answer lies in your academic, social and financial reality, along with your aspirations. Are you a student that might not have it all figured out right now but know that you want to do …

What Should Students Do In Summer?

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Life, Student Life

By Brooke Carleton   Most of us do it every year. countdown to summer. What’s not to like: warm weather, vacations, adventures and having fun with family and friends. Why not take advantage of your vacations and time off to visit and explore new cities and colleges. Whether it is a school you’ve always dreamed of visiting or one you …

College Roommate 101

Lighthouse College PlanningCollege Life, College Planning, College Visit, Student Life

Living with someone else can be very challenging especially if you have never met the person and did not have much say on who you would be living with. Colleges and Universities will take measures to try and match you up with your ideal roommate but living with someone else while you are figuring out how to be a college …