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By now, a lot of seniors are starting to get their financial aid awards back from different colleges. Usually, the award has a few different kinds of numbers on it, and it’s not always clear what you’re getting. We’ve already talked about what kinds of financial aid there are in a number of different posts. Now, we need to talk about how you actually accept the aid you get from… Read More
I love to read. It started at a young age with books like Where the Wild Things Are, The Cat in the Hat, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and The Tickle Octopus. My mom and dad read to my sister and me before bed and on Sundays. I remember also listening to Rabbit Ears on NPR for the latest edition of tall tales and exciting narratives. When I got to high… Read More
In my two years as a college adviser, I have probably spent more time convincing students that two-year schools are a worthwhile option than anything else. Community and technical colleges really are the best fit for a lot of college-bound seniors, so I want to dedicate this week’s post to addressing a few negative comments about starting your college journey there. Are certificates, diplomas and Associates Degrees from two-year schools… Read More
Seniors: There are only a few months left before your life begins at college! You’ve made it this far, and it’s really important that you’re preparing yourself for what comes next. In some of our previous posts, we’ve talked about subjects like preparing your resume, how to make friends in college and studying abroad. One thing we haven’t looked at yet is figuring out what classes you need to take… Read More
My last post touched on things that students typically consider when choosing a college – prestige, price and courses. I spent some time explaining that there’s much more to it than that. Now, I want to give you advice on choosing a major. My college education had its cool moments, but I wish I had taken more time to match my interests to my major. I encourage you to… Do What You… Read More
As I am nearing the end of my contract with the Georgia College Advising Corps, I have been thinking a lot about how important my resume is for finding my next stop in the working world. Students often don’t realize the importance of a good resume when applying for college and for summer jobs in their area, so I just wanted to give a quick list of best practices for… Read More