What’s happening: The rising cost of education and the increasing necessity of a college degree in many professions have led to an explosion in student loan debt in the U.S. Americans now owe $1.56 trillion — a figure some experts have called a “crisis” for the economy. Many 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have proposed measures to alleviate the financial burdens that Read More
The National Center for Women and Information Technology AspireIt program and ALA’s Libraries Ready to Code are continuing their partnership to connect more young women and girls to computer science (CS) and technology- related opportunities. Library staff can and do play an important role in supporting youth as they explore career paths in and out Read More
At Wow, when we use the term voice, we are referring to the tone, sound and feel of a college application essay. The most successful essays sound like the people who wrote them: your students! Many students submit essays to us for review that do not sound like them. Your job is to make sure Read More
While student loan debt has been a hot-button issue for many years, the concerns are only piling up ahead of the 2020 presidential race as new statistics reveal the debt has climbed to $1.5 trillion. Student loan debt is now the second highest consumer debt category — behind home mortgage debt — surpassing both credit Read More
NACAC has just released its annual State of College Admission report. In the report you’ll find up-to-date information about the admission process for first-time freshmen, transfer students, and international students in the US. Learn more about factors in the admission decision, acceptance rates for college applicants, common recruitment strategies, and the status of college counseling Read More
Since 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. has been projecting the fastest-declining occupations in the U.S. by 2026. Earlier this month, the agency updated its statistics to give job seekers a more recent look at how certain industries are doing — in terms of salary and projected growth. Overall, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Read More
What is the role of education in a learner’s life? It’s simple. Education is all about finding optimal ways to provide the learners with the correct information on the right time, in the right way. Over the past few years, we have seen a drastic transformation in the education industry whether through online learning, gamification, Read More
As admission to the nation’s most selective schools becomes increasingly competitive, the college essay has risen in significance as well. There’s a lot of information on the web and in books, and many well-meaning adults are out there trying to help our kids. That can be confusing to the students, and can make your jobs Read More
College admissions counselors are impressed by students who spend their summers working. They can infer that you are responsible, mature, capable of making a commitment and can manage your time—all skills that will serve you well in college. The specific job(s) you include on your application also showcase your personal attributes, skills and interests. This Read More
Inside and Outside of the Classroom OneClass has put together a nice guide that can help your students build positive relationships with their College Professors. Professors don’t just grade their assignments; they can also provide them with invaluable career support and mentoring that can make a big difference to their career after graduation. In the Read More
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