When we look at people throughout history who have made incredible contributions to society, it’s easy to assume they were all top of their class and graduated college with the highest degree. In-fact Albert Einstein was told by his teacher at school that he would ‘never amount to anything.’ It was his fascination and unique Read More
Most parents will join their children on their visits of prospective Colleges. How involved should they be on those visits? Here is a short list of what parents should and should not do when with those children on those visits courtesy of US News & World Report: Don’t Micromanage If your child will be going Read More
Including internships on a resume can help emphasize your work ethic and skills. Applicants should only list internships relevant to a particular job. Leave internships off a resume after establishing 2-5 years of professional experience. Treat internships as work experience when listing them on a resume. Why You Should Include Internships on Your Resume Often, Read More
Do your students have any questions about financial aid/student loans? Here is an interview conducted by Yahoo Finance’s Aarthi Swaminathan with Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray to discuss student loan debt, tuition inflation, and the student loan payment pause. Here is the link to the video: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/yahoo-finance-presents-richard-cordray-120000791.html
Before we begin guiding professionals through our ten-step process in the College Essay Experience program, we ask them to name three challenges their students face when they write essays. Many participants mention structure: After years of writing in five-paragraph essay format, writing in a more freeform narrative style can be daunting. How do I communicate Read More
This webinar shares best practices for supporting students through summer college affordability activities, like paying the fall bill and planning for indirect expenses. You’ll be able to: Describe the financial aid tasks students must complete over the summer to successfully matriculate Help students understand the college bill, identify payment options, and prepare for indirect expenses Read More
Finding the right college can be very stressful for High School Seniors. With help and advice from mental health experts, a guide was developed that covers what decision fatigue is, its causes and symptoms, as well as 7 exercises and tips students can implement to make the admission process less stressful. There is also included Read More
Here is What the Experts Have to Say You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss, “Oh, The Places Read More
Recently we commissioned Paramount Research to conduct a study for us on our Spring 2022 issue. Counselors that took the survey were entered into a drawing for 1 of 10 $10 Amazon Gift Cards. Paramount chose the 10 lucky winners randomly. Here are the Counselors who were selected as winners: Candace Reed ckreed@canfieldschools.net Hillary Bush Read More
Phi Theta Kappa annually looks at all four-year colleges to see which ones welcome transfer students and publishes a list of schools that provide great pathways for students to transfer. The Transfer Honor Roll Program identifies colleges and universities that understand the unique needs of community college transfer students and applauds the dynamic pathways these Read More
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