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During my first year as a college adviser, a senior came into my office and asked for my help in printing out a college application. When I handed him the application, he immediately said he didn’t want it any more. When I asked why, he told me without hesitation: “I’m not filling out an application that requires me to write an essay!” I was flabbergasted! While it is no surprise… Read More
When you hear the word “college,” many images may come to mind. I asked some of the students at my school how they picture college, and what I heard was the stereotypical portrayal of a college campus – students reading in the grass while friends play Frisbee around them. But after those idealistic visions melt away, what remain are fears based on college “urban legends.” I picked three common myths to address in this… Read More
How many students consider the academic environment when they’re looking at colleges and universities? I know that, when I was a senior in high school, I didn’t think about how much it would change. Working as a college adviser in a high school now, most of the questions I’m asked have to do with areas outside of the classroom. But the school and its professors make a big difference in your college education…. Read More
This is the point in the year when seniors should start getting letters of recommendation. If you’re not a senior, start thinking about who you want to write you those letters and ask them about it soon. I waited until the last minute in high school to get my letters and, although one of my teachers was really wonderful and put aside some other work to do mine, I got… Read More
Speaking from experience, I understand how stressful the college application process can be. These are just four things that I wish someone shared with me when I was sweating over completing college apps before the deadlines. 1. Your Transcript: A Little Piece of Paper That Reads Like a Book Just about every school will request an official transcript from your high school when you apply. What is in a transcript… Read More
Check out what two of my great friends, Shauntee and Eric, had to say about their experiences in getting their parents involved in the college application process. *** Did your parents ever help you with your college applications, essays, research, etc.? Shauntee: My parents helped me tremendously with the application process. Sometimes, it was more than I wanted! I was and still am very grateful to them. I really appreciated… Read More
Lesson: Find family support; look for individuals that are willing to provide you with advice, guidance and motivation. Is your familia a sister, friend, teacher or mentor? Great! Remember, familia comes in all shapes and sizes. Experience: The college application process is tough, don’t do it on your own! I know when I was applying to school, I was so confused that I left things to the last minute (OK, I… Read More
Greetings again from Athens, Georgia! Hope everyone’s Thanksgiving holiday was as wonderful as mine was. While we all look forward to our extended winter holiday, I think it’s important that you really start thinking about your future after high school. As the first half of the school year closes for students at Clarke Central High School, I am reminded of how much the counselors there stressed to each senior class… Read More
College may seem far away. Do you know where to start? Sometimes it’s overwhelming to think about what can be done to prepare for college. So, no matter what grade you’re in, here are a few easy steps that you can take TODAY! Set up a campus tour Visiting a college campus is a great way to figure out how you fit in with the student body. Tours allow you… Read More