Writing a scholarship essay gives you an opportunity to break free of forms, demographics and statistics and to share your true voice and identity with the scholarship committee. Scholarships can be life changing in some situations so there’s no reason …
While the list of most popular college majors hasn’t changed much over the past few years, knowing the in-depth details about each one can go a long way toward making an informed choice as to what you will be studying …
We all know that you shouldn’t apply to a college just because it’s near the beach and you’re a surfer or because it’s in the mountains and you’re a skier. However, geography should be a factor in your decision about …
If you’ve finished your college essay and you’re thinking “I’m done,” think again. Many colleges will also ask you for an academic resume and/or brag sheet. Also, you may not actually have room on the application for all of your …
Parents seeking ways to get involved in their children’s education sometimes look beyond direct interaction with the school community. Some parents wish to share their experiences and viewpoints with a broader audience as part of an effort to help other …
Community colleges have forever gotten a bad rap. Students are often threatened by their parents that they’ll end up at one of these institutions if they don’t do well in school and on standardized tests. In many ways, this type …
Junior year may have just ended, but it’s never too early to begin thinking about senior year and beyond. While this may be the last thing students want to hear, the truth is that the summer before senior year can …
With high school commencement ceremonies underway, graduating seniors might be swept up in the proverbial pomp and circumstance of ending what has thus far been the most important chapter in their lives. For those matriculating to college, the beginning of …
Being back in school at the age of thirty-six, I have noticed many changes since the old times when I was an undergrad. I overhear a lot of stuff I don’t understand, for instance kids fifteen years younger than me …
Ah yes, the home stretch, the light at the end of the tunnel, the finish line: it’s getting to be that time of year when the end comes into view. With the buds and the dandelions comes an itch to …