Some undergrads are answering customer service calls for Microsoft and other companies The Hechinger Report recently reported that more students are working for Corporations to help pay for College doing service jobs. More than 300 University of Utah students are working for Microsoft answering service calls arranged by a nonprofit called Education at Work. Founded Read More
More than ever, colleges and universities around the United States not only welcome students with disabilities into their programs, but also cater to their needs through supportive staff, academic assistance programs, free shuttles and more. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 11 percent of undergraduate students in the U.S. reported having a Read More
Employers explain how project-based internships can give students a foot in the door while letting them test talent before committing. Micro-internships,” or project-based internships, are emerging as a way for students to get a foot in the door and for employers to test talent before making a commitment. Lasting just days or weeks, micro-internships can Read More
For students seeking federal financial aid to pay for college, the deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is on June 30 each year. But to maximize their chances of getting aid, every prospective and current college student would ideally promptly submit the FAFSA shortly after the application opens on Read More
The newest edition of the classic textbook, Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling, is now available for pre-order! The fifth edition equips practitioners with the core knowledge and skill sets necessary to effectively assist students and families with postsecondary planning and college enrollment About the textbook Completely updated, Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling is the definitive Read More
Are any of your students good with numbers? Have they considered an Accounting Degree? It’s an in demand job that pays very well. Here is everything they need to know about this degree: Why Get a Degree? Accounting is a profession that can be self-taught; however, a degree in accounting is essential to long-term success. Read More
Alcohol abuse is a rampant problem in America. No one is immune. It impacts everyone, including all ethnicities, genders, ages, and social classes. One key predictor of a longer term, adult alcohol problem is teen drinking. Teens who engage in risky binge drinking frequently develop into full-blown alcoholics, or their early habits form patterns for Read More
College textbooks are expensive. Often, their high prices are one of the top complaints of college students. For many students, buying textbooks can create an unexpected financial strain. This is especially true for the 71 percent of who take out student loans in order to pay their tuition. The College Board has found that in Read More
Annie Reznik, Executive Director of the Coalition, recently made a presentation to high school counselors during which she announced upcoming changes to the Coalition App. Here are six of them: Parameters for the “main essay” will be standardized so that and individual schools can no longer have different word limits for that essay. The Coalition Read More
Many schools ask a variation on the question, “Why us?” This prompt can be one of the most challenging for students (and for counselors trying to help them). The questions often look like these, from current and past years’ applications: Northwestern University: What are the unique qualities of Northwestern — and of the specific undergraduate Read More
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