Peterson’s put together a quick checklist your students can use 1 week out from taking the SAT test: 1 Week Out – Step 1 :Take a full practice test. There are many available online. 3-5 Days Out – Step 2 :Final Review – Now that you’ve taken a full practice test, go over any areas Read More
This is the time of year many high school juniors (and even sophomores!) start to get nervous about the journey to college. Seniors are either done, or at the end of the college admissions process; some have been admitted to their dream schools, while others were deferred or rejected. Parents are starting to ask questions, Read More
New Year’s is a time for resolutions and reorganization. If you’re the parent of a high school freshman or sophomore, but particularly if you’re the parent of a junior; now is the time to understand and start implementing the college timeline. There is no need to be intimidated, with proper planning and execution, you have Read More
Lets face it financial aid/student loan information can be intimidating and very complicated for your students. A lot of information is available on the web but it can be hard to decipher what is good advice and what is not. There are a few resources available your students can seek out if they have specific Read More
There are several things every teen should learn before they head off to college. Here is a list of 15 key things that Youth Workin’ It put together that every teen should learn about. Also note each of the 15 items has a link to a page with specific things you can share with your Read More
While colleges increasingly emphasize the value of “experiential” or “hands-on”learning within their own communities, high school students are discovering real benefits in setting aside time during their high school careers for internships or other out-of-classroom experiences. In fact, they are finding that internships provide amazing opportunities to gain significant work experience while exploring long-term career Read More
No one will question that the price of a college education seems out of control. Sticker prices have risen faster than inflation, and according to US News and World Report, over the last 20 years, “the average tuition and fees at private National Universities have jumped 157 percent while out-of-state tuition and fees at public Read More
Spring Break will be here before you know it and there are some things that your students can do to plan for their college visits over their holiday. Here are some tips published by Her Campus: Schedule your visit When you’re scheduling your college visits, check out each school’s admissions page on their website. You Read More
Did you know that teens spend an average of nine hours a day using media outlets. As a Counselor, you can help your students use their social media platforms to better prepare for college. Try these three strategies: Follow Colleges and Universities on Instagram Through visually appealing Instagram posts, teens can get a flavor Read More
Your student received the email setting a date and time for an interview with the admissions team at the college or university they applied at. Now what? Well, preparation is key. They should prepare well and plan for a good interview to boost their chances of getting into that school. Fail to prepare and they could Read More
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