Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
4 Letter of Recommendation Mistakes I Managed to Avoid
When I think of letters of rec, I can only picture my AP Language teacher’s whiteboard, where he listed the names of seniors who approached him for a letter of recommendation. Throughout the first few weeks of senior year,...
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Volunteer Scholarships
November is the ideal time for community service. Thanksgiving reminds us to give back to others, you’re conveniently on holiday break from school and it’s great for your college applications.Plus, community service offers...
Top 10 Thanksgiving Episodes
We laugh, we cry, we know them inside and out. The characters become family and, sometimes, we feel like know them better than we know ourselves.Yep, nothing compares to your T.V. favorites. Here's our list, in no particular...
Top 10 Places to Give Back
Searching for meaning in the season of giving? If you want to give back, there are plenty of opportunities to do so.Volunteering can be as easy—and enjoyable—as pie if you seek out the right opportunities. [gate]Are you...
Student Volunteer Opportunities
As a student, it’s easy to get caught up in your own life, between studies, your scholarship search, extracurricular activities and, of course, your avid social life.Take some time this year to pause and reflect on what...
The Importance of Extracurriculars
It’s easy to get caught up in the academic aspects of a college application, spending every spare second focusing on your grades.With so many educational commitments, it can be tempting to drop everything else in order...
Roommate Relationship Maintenance Tips
As we come to the middle of the semester, you’ll probably find that you’ve adjusted to life away from home and the familiar. I hope that it’s become easier to get yourself to class each day, practice study skills and make...
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Holidays and Headaches
By this time in the semester, you have gotten used to being a (somewhat) responsible adult. Your independence away from home has toughened you up and made you sharper. From doing your own laundry to setting up your own...
5 Myths about Financial Aid
Let’s be honest about something: financial aid is tricky, confusing and overwhelming. As is with all things complicated, it’s easy to see why students and parents alike believe everything they’re told about the process....
How to Handle a Telephone Interview
When applying to jobs, some companies will select you to do a telephone interview, prior to doing a face-to-face interview.Telephone interviews save employers time because it allows them to screen applicants before bringing...
November Checklist for High School Juniors
November is an important prep time for high school juniors, and we’re not just talking about turkey dinner, either.From this point on, every move you make matters.Not that it didn't before - but, what we’re referring to...
Considering AP or Dual Credit Courses: Pros and Cons
Building your schedule in high school can be a stressful time, especially if you’re a student that is trying to decide on whether or not to take AP or Duel Credit courses.The pros and cons of these advanced classes are...
November Checklist for High School Seniors
November is a pivotal time of year for high school seniors - and we’re not just talking turkey.More than likely, it’s the month where any of your early admission applications are due. It’s also the month you need to start...
Monday, October 27, 2014
A Women’s College with a Global Reach
In an increasingly global world, programs that equip students to go into an international economy are more and more valuable. Wesleyan College’s world-renowned global reach, diverse student body, and commitment to educating...
What I Learned From Taking SAT Subject Tests
When your standardized test scores feel like the be-all, end-all of your college applications, it’s no wonder it feels like everyone around you is stacking AP/IB exams and SAT Subject tests on top of their SAT I. So should...
Friday, October 24, 2014
How to apply Easy To Get College Scholarships
If you are interesting in earning a scholarship you have to start by doing your research.Most high schools receive a variety of local and national scholarship applications during the year but if you don’t have access to...
Which College Scholarships Are Easy to Get? We Have the Data
Wacky, interesting, unusual and strange — those words can describe some “easy” college scholarships that are available today. But, while those scholarships might be described as the easiest scholarships to enter, the time...
