Counselors like you have busy and important jobs. In a given day there are always too many things to do, not enough time to do them, and a deeply important mission to help your students. Counselors prepare students to enter the world and to meet a variety of important milestones, from standardized tests to college Read More
We recently came across a great podcast hosted by Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley. Twice a week on Tuesday and Friday they discuss the latest issues in testing, admissions, learning, and education with leading experts. There have been 38 episodes so far (as of today’s date) and here is a list and direct links to Read More
I have been working with students on college essays for decades. But I wasn’t as good at it in the beginning as I am now. As the writer-in-residence for my friends, family members and neighbors, my dining room became a coffee shop office for anyone applying to college who needed help with an application essay. Read More
Many of us still view scholarships as government help, or an odd altruistic act of a celebrity or gigantic corporation. However, with the development of digital technologies and availability of scholarships from around the world, the scholarship landscape seems to be shifting. Plenty of small- and medium-sized businesses are announcing their own scholarships nowadays, which Read More
If not, maybe they should. Mint.com has published a blog “The Ultimate Guide to Taking Your Dream Gap Year” that might be of interest to some of your students that are considering this option. Why Students Should Consider Taking a Gap Year Attending college can feel like a lot of pressure, especially if you aren’t Read More
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 59% of students graduate college within 6 years. Scholarships can help your students cover some of the costs of attending College. Course Hero is offering (3) three scholarships. Two (2) monthly scholarships are for $5,000 and their erit based opportunity is for $10,000. Details are below: _______________________________________________________ MERIT Read More
What is dual enrollment? A dual enrollment course is a single course that provides a student with both high school and college credit. It can be taught at the student’s high school, at a community college, at a four-year college or online. The instructor will either be a professor at the college or a teacher Read More
If the weather is cooling, the leaves are changing colors, and you are wondering, “Where has the time gone and why am I starting another year staying late at work?” you might be a teacher! Many educators view the start of the new school year as the ideal time to set professional and personal goals. Read More
Ardeo Education Solutions is a mission-driven company that partners with higher education institutions to provide loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) that are smart for students and smart for colleges. LRAPs are a compelling safety-net for prospective students and their families. LRAPs provide a powerful promise: if income after graduation is below a certain amount, typically Read More
I just finished working with a smart high school senior who has dreams of attending a Big 10 university next fall. In her Common App essay, she wanted to show admissions readers just how creative she is. She succeeded, anchoring her story around a photo montage she crafted from her travels and hung on her Read More
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