Here are 10 great tips from C2 Education that your students can use to get better scores on these tests: 1. Start with a Practice Test: Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or practice ACT. Before your students can set a goal, they need to figure out where they are currently Read More
Entering college life might seem like entering into a Utopia for many students. They think it is the ultimate “real world” that can never be compromised for any damn reason. They imagined it is the perfect time to do something great, have fun, start a new relationship, and many other things. But they often forget Read More
Teaching is a vital and admirable career. As such, it comes with quite a bit of responsibility, both in practice and in preparation. Every state has specific requirements for teachers, and additional qualifications for public school K-12 teachers. The following steps provide a general breakdown of the requirements for teachers: Earn an undergraduate degree: You’ll Read More
A couple new scholarship providers contacted us with Scholarships available to your students. Here are the details: The Rafi Law Firm Golden Gavel Scholarship Deadline: March 15th Eligibility In order to qualify for the Rafi Law Firm Golden Gavel Scholarship, you must: Be a junior or senior in high school who has been admitted to Read More
We recently conducted a survey of Counselors to determine their familiarity with specific Colleges & Universities in different parts of the country. 483 Counselors participated and took the survey. Thanks to all those that participated! We randomly drew the names of 10 Counselors who took the survey and they received a $10 Starbucks gift card. Read More
According to the bureau of labor statistics, the cartographer field is set to grow by 15%, which is much faster than other careers on average. With the increased use of cartographers for maps in government planning, this is a great career your students that have an interest in geography might consider pursuing. BestColleges.com put together Read More
It happens. A blip on the transcript. A semester or year of low grades. The reasons are endless: divorce, sickness, mental illness, homelessness, death of a parent or sibling, an abusive relationship, caretaking responsibilities, addiction, etc. And then the student pulls through, finds her strength and resilience and her grades go back up. But, her Read More
When thinking about saving money for college, the budget includes more than the initial price of college courses. Students will face a number of costs big and small. If they aren’t familiar with budgeting, there is a good chance they can spend their savings within the first semester. To help high schoolers know what to Read More
One of the questions we often get asked is if we know about any fly in opportunities available to Counselors. I recently came across a guide titled “College Fly-In Opportunities for Counselors in Rural Communities” that was put together by NACAC’s Rural & Small Town Special Interest Group. Many institutions will generously fund a trip Read More
Myth #1: Visiting colleges is a waste of time and money. I can learn everything I need to know on the Internet and from books and guides. Looking at the buildings will not help me decide if a college is right for me. Visiting campuses is an essential part of the college selection process. You Read More
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