Choose Wisely! High School Course Selection
Now is the right time to be thinking about your courses for next year and subsequent years. Start with your end goal and work backwards. Do you think you’ll want to major in the arts or humanities? Architecture? Engineering or science? It’s okay if you don’t have a clue yet, but if you have some idea of your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, it could help with the planning process.
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Five Criteria For Finding Your Perfect College
High school juniors: it’s time to start planning college visits. But narrowing down schools to visit, and eventually apply to, can be overwhelming. To help, consider these five criteria for finding your perfect college.
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College Prep For Middle School Students
Some people say that it is never too early to get started preparing for college. It is, however, extremely difficult to begin thinking about college when you are still five or more years away! While there are plenty of overzealous parents trying to steer their children to Harvard and beyond, it is a good idea to begin setting up your college career towards the end of middle school. That extra effort will pay off in the long run.
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Five Steps To Putting Together Your College List
Whether you are a high school freshman, sophomore or junior, it is never too early to start putting together a list of colleges of interest. The earlier you begin doing research on colleges - and the earlier you start understanding which colleges you like and which you don't - the better off you will be when it comes time to applying.
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Extracurricular Activities And College Admissions
College admissions is a holistic process. Your extracurricular activities can give admissions officers a sense of who you are, what you like, what makes you tick and how you will become active in their campus community.
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Do’s And Don’t’s With Your College List
It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer number of college choices. Consider these do’s and don’t's as you begin to narrow down and finalize your school list.
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Everything You Need To Know About AP Classes
How many AP classes have you taken – or plan on taking? Advanced Placement courses can serve you well not just during high school but also during your college tenure
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College Planning For Rising Juniors
As a freshman in high school, you were excited to be at a new school with new responsibilities, teachers, classes and sports. As a sophomore, you grew, studied hard and enhanced your skills in athletics, community service and classwork. Now you are a junior!
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How To Prepare Your Child For College
It’s never too early for you and your child to start thinking about college. In reality, most freshmen and sophomores consider college to be far off in the distance, and don’t get serious until it’s too late.
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Extracurricular Activities And College Admissions
Over the summer, high school students should look to the future and ask themselves a few questions: What will college admissions officers think about my application? How will I be viewed in their eyes?
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Why Universities Want “Active” Students
College admissions can be daunting for high school students – competitive colleges consider strong academics, compelling essays, a flawless interview, glowing letters of recommendation and high scores on standardized tests. With all of these factors, why do colleges also stress that they seek students who have extracurricular involvement and leadership?
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How To Demonstrate Interest In A College
As college admissions becomes more and more competitive, it is important to understand how to show your enthusiasm and interest in a particular school. Creatively and effectively demonstrating your interest can set you apart from other applicants.
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Three Tips For Applying For College Scholarships
College is expensive. It’s a simple fact that every family of high school students must face – and the reality is that college is not getting cheaper anytime soon. Luckily, there are thousands of scholarships available.
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