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Which Colleges Should I Apply To?
Which schools should I apply to? How many schools should I apply to? What schools can I get into? If you’re a high school sophomore or junior, these questions may be swirling around your head right...
View ArticleTalking to Your Child About Paying for College
Talking to Your Child about Funding College We encourage financial literacy in young adults and there’s no better time to talk about money than at the beginning of the college application process. It...
View ArticleOrganizing the College Application Process
Applying to colleges can be a really stressful time for high school seniors and with all the pressure on kids today, the anxiety about college decisions can start even sooner. But it doesn’t have to...
View ArticleLinkedIn: Love it or leave it?
As an early adopter (I say this not with pride but simply to reinforce my tech-cred) I have seen LinkedIn morph from a fairy fly to a fully-grown titan beetle, which is the largest insect on the...
View ArticleSupporting Your Child through the College Application Process
You want to help your child apply for college, but there’s only so much you can do. How can you best support your child so that the process runs smoothly, with the fewest bumps in the road and the...
View Article3 Tips to Writing a Compelling College Application Essay
Depending on your feelings about writing in general, the idea of writing college essays could cause you great anxiety or great excitement. But whether you love writing or hate it, there are some tips...
View ArticleWhat Can Internships Do for You?
Internships are a no-brainer. Some are paid and some are not. But the benefits are worth it, if you choose your internship wisely. An internship in a field of interest can help you clarify your career...
View ArticleIs Interviewing Going Away as a Hiring Tool?
According to Andy Biga, former Director of Talent at JetBlue and now SVP HR at GoHealth Urgent Care, hiring and matching jobs with talent has shifted dramatically. Soon interviews will offer a cursory...
View ArticleHow Does Social Media Affect Your College Application?
You’ve probably heard the advice – be careful what you post on social media, employers are looking! It’s true for college admissions officers, too. In fact, a recent study by Kaplan Test Prep found...
View ArticleHow Often Should I Take the SAT or ACT?
The SAT is offered seven times each year and the ACT is offered twelve times. With so many opportunities, you have plenty of chances to take the test of your choice. But how many times should you?...
View ArticleTop 5 SAT & ACT Prep Tips That Will Help You Score Big
There are hundreds of study tips for preparing for the SAT or ACT. Depending on your personality, learning style, and life situation, some will work better for you than others. But here are my top 5...
View ArticleActivities for the Well-Rounded Student
You’ve heard the phrase so many times, but what does “well-rounded student” really mean? Allowing for slight differences from one college to the next, “well-rounded” means good grades and test scores...
View ArticleHow to Treat College As an Investment
College tuition has been rising faster than inflation for some time, and many graduates find themselves with a heavy debt load without the income to pay it back comfortably. Unfortunately, these...
View ArticleHow to Land an Internship During College
Internships are valuable opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of their future field, develop soft skills that employers are looking for, and pad their resume. But competition for...
View ArticleBeyond Graduation: Why College Seniors Should Start Their Job Search Now
We are in the heart of the fall semester, and for my college seniors out there, I know graduation day still feels quite far away and you’re thinking you have plenty of time to land that first job. But...
View ArticleCollege Juniors Find Internships
In my last post, I talked about the importance of college seniors getting ahead of the curve by starting their job search in the fall rather than the spring. Today I want to address my college...
View ArticleDon’t be the Turkey at Thanksgiving. Be the Smart, Organized Job Seeker.
So, what are you going to do with that degree of yours?” Asks Auntie Jean with a truly interested look on her face. “Oh Jeez” you think. “What am I supposed to say to that?” Uncle Bill on the other...
View ArticleAvoiding the Existential Attitude (aka The College Student Blues)
It’s the end of fall, which means the holiday season is nearly upon us. As a college career coach, I’ve noticed that this is a particularly busy time for me and a particularly angsty time for my...
View ArticleHow Come No-One Taught Me How to Write About Myself. AKA. College Essays S–K!
December and January are brutal months for High School Seniors who are in the throes of writing college application essays, and who hate writing; and let me tell you, there seem to be more and more of...
View ArticleMatching Values With Vocation for College Students
Matching Values With Vocation for College Students One of the biggest struggles my clients face arises from a clash between their values and their expectations. This is often the root cause of mental...
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