Most of your students can’t even imagine retirement as they are not even sure what career path they are about to embark on, but setting up a retirement plan immediately when they begin their careers is one of the best long term decisions they can make. With the power of compound interest every dollar they Read More
We recently learned of two new scholarship opportunities available to your students. $2,500 TEFL Scholarship: In order to be considered for our scholarship, we want students to send us in a video clip no longer than 60 seconds (videos can be uploaded directly to YouTube with a link sent to us) talking about why they’re Read More
Section 504 for College Students http://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/college-bound/section-504-for-college-students/ Things to Consider during Transition for High School Students with IEP/504 Plans Plan to apply for accommodations in college. Recognize that increased academic demands will require more academic support. Services received in high school will not automatically follow students to college. Not all accommodations granted in high school are Read More
Do you know the differences between the SAT and ACT and whether students should take both or not take the tests this year given the test optional trend? A free class will be offered on May 15th at 5:30-7:30 PM Eastern Time. The class is intended for parents, students and educators. In this class you Read More
From the producer who brought us viral sensations like “Tiger King” and “Fyre,” director Chris Smith has turned his cinematic lens to the 2019 college admissions scandal in the new Netflix docu-drama “Operation Varsity Blues.” In between the melodrama and cliched reenactment of recorded phone conversations, however, are a few points worth discussing in the Read More
As your students begin interviewing for internships and ultimately jobs they are sure to be asked many questions during their interviews. What are some of the typical questions they should prepare for? Here are some examples they can use to prepare: Common interview questions include: Can you walk us through your resume? Can you tell Read More
On March 17th Netflix released Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal, a documentary about the bribery scandal from 2019. It’s a powerful film that shows the ugly underbelly of what happened to the college admissions process. It features reporters, independent educational consultants and the sailing coach from Stanford who pleaded guilty. Since William “Rick Read More
Many of your students use the U.S. News & World Reports Best College Rankings each year to decide which Colleges to apply to. How are these rankings determined and what criteria goes into creating them? Summer Discovery and U.S. News & World Report will host a webinar that answers these questions. U.S. News Education Managing Read More
Put down the phone — Up to 11 percent of drivers age 19 and younger who were involved in fatal accidents were distracted. Talking and texting while driving substantially increases the risk of injuries and fatalities. Reduce speed — Teens often drive over the speed limit or too fast for weather or road conditions, which Read More
What do you think about the new prompt on the Common App? Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you? We’ve been getting lots of inquiries about the new prompt – and having great conversations. Read More
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