How to Get Noticed By a College Admissions Officer
Students often overlook one of the simplest ways to make an impression on a college admissions officer: say hello. Without even...
What Can You Do With a Degree in English?
Or philosophy? Or history? Think you'll ever land a job with a liberal arts degree? In the 21st century workplace, a liberal arts...
10 Smart Questions to Ask a College Admissions Officer
Talking with a college admissions officer is not only to get information but to make a positive impression as well. Part of the way to...
December To-Do List for Juniors
Think about why you want to go to college and your goals when you get there- To prepare for a particular career? Satisfy your...
Grit: The Skill That's Not Being Taught
In the midst of college application time, we are all focused on achievements, good scores, high grades, and other measures of a student’s...
The Secret Sauce that Employers are Seeking
Pretend that you’re an employer who needs to choose between two job candidates. To do the job adequately, the prospective employee will...
Get Adjusted to Adjusting
Every major change in our lives brings with it a certain amount of stress. Whether a good change, like marriage or a new home, or...
Six Tips for Getting Your First Real Job
How many college graduates does it take to make a double espresso soy latte? Hopefully, none. The job market for recent college grads is...
Surprisingly Rad Essay Topics
When it comes to their college app essays, most students think they have nothing to write about. "But nothing has ever happened to me,"...
Letting Go: Tips for a Successful College Send-Off
The day you both yearned for and feared has finally arrived. Your child is leaving for college. Yes, you’ll need plenty of tissues, and,...
