Just like in medicine, in the world of college admissions, there are generalists and specialists. I am a generalist. I know a lot about undergraduate admissions; what colleges are looking for, how to write the most compelling essays, and much more. But I am not a testing zealot, I don’t get involved in athletic recruitment Read More
Scholarships and grants are thebesttype of financial aid; it’s basically free money! This worksheet developed by Going Merry will help high school students learn about, find, and apply for scholarships and grants to help pay for college. Add this resource to your virtual classroom for future reference! Here is a link to this great resource Read More
Here are some great opportunities for neurodivergent students compiled by Eric Endlich (who can be followed on LinkedIn for more frequent updates on these types of opportunities): Paid Summer Internship – College Students/Grads Do you know any neurodivergent college students or recent grads looking for a paid STEM-related summer internship? Look no further than the Read More
Michael Hirsch, a Counselor at West Island School in Hong Kong has compiled a list of Universities that offer IB Scholarships and have IB Recognition and Programs. In his document he has tabs with information on the following data: Here is a link to this excellent resource your students that are interested in IB programs Read More
NACAC is hosting a free FAFSA-focused webinar. Isaiah Ellis, Awareness and Outreach Specialist from the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education, will provide an overview of the changes to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, which resulted from the FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act. This session Read More
NASA Internships available for your 10th and 11th grade students. The STEM Enhancement in Earth Science program is looking for applicants to get hands-on intern experiences alongside NASA Earth scientists. Housing, meals, & transportation will be provided for those selected. A limited number of travel scholarships to Texas are available. 10th Grade Onsite dates will Read More
In 2024, many believe AI will transform college admissions in tasks like applicant screening, list development and test prep. A September 2023 survey found that 50% of admission offices now use AI, with 80% projected to adopt AI tools this year. While students broadly utilize AI in certain homework situations, just 10% indicated they would Read More
Now is the time of year when students will start (or should start) investigating opportunities they would like to pursue over the summer. A directory of more than 1,300 opportunities for students has been published online by College Matchpoint. The list includes courses, programs, research options, and service opportunities available this spring and summer, with Read More
Nursing is an increasingly popular job role among aspiring professionals in today’s world. The reason so many people are now pursuing nursing careers is because of the stability and room for career growth in the field. However, there are a wide variety of nursing roles that your students can pursue. As such, you should expose Read More
Happy New Year! We published many blog posts in 2023. These were the top 10 posts based on clicks in our e-newsletter last year. The Benefits of Attending College Out-of-State – https://www.linkforcounselors.com/the-benefits-of-attending-college-out-of-state/ Parents of Special Needs Students Need to Make a Financial Plan for Their Future – https://www.linkforcounselors.com/parents-of-special-needs-students-need-to-make-a-financial-plan-for-their-future/ Local Scholarship Committee Suggestions – https://www.linkforcounselors.com/local-scholarship-committee-suggestions/ College Read More
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