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Campus visits cover all aspects of what it’s like to live on a college campus. Before you schedule your campus visit, here are some tips to keep in mind.
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Stuck on trying to figure out the lingo on college’s websites? I can help explain the meaning behind some of these terms. Below are a few commonly used phrases that may be helpful while reading college material. Get your flashcards and markers ready!
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If you’ve been accepted into a university, you may be wondering what you want to major in. Even if you already know what you want to do, I suggest waiting a semester before diving into your requirements.
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I know many of the high school students I work with are getting prepared to fill out the FAFSA. This can be a very overwhelming process, but it is essential to making sure you explore your options for financing your college education.
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There are many ways to stay organized. It might work best for you to use a “To-Do” list or you may want to organize assignments chronologically in a folder. Try different options out.
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Juniors and Seniors: I don’t want to come off sounding too much like your teachers or your parents, but this is a really important time for you to be responsible for taking care of yourself when it comes to going to college. The school year is now in full swing, so I’m sure most of you are busy with classes and afterschool activities, but I really just wanted to take… Read More
chris
Now here is a topic that applies to everybody. Whether you’re in high school or about to graduate from college, it’s important to have a strong resume and find people to write you a good letter of recommendation. Since I’m applying to graduate school, that advice applies to me too! Fortunately, we’ve already got a couple of good posts about resumes and letters of recommendation, But, in this post, I’m going… Read More
truitt
In my opinion, college is not about making the easiest choices; it is a time for students to be bold and try new things. While the chances I took in college now seem small in comparison to some of the chances my peers took during their college careers, I continue to be proud of the decisions I made to step out of my comfort zone. First of all, I was… Read More
chris
A lot of you are looking for jobs now, and will want one when you get into college, too. Having a job means meeting people, having experience for your resume (which will get you *more* jobs in the future!), and making money (duh). One of the most important and overlooked parts of applying for a job is the cover letter. So what is a cover letter, exactly, and what does… Read More
chris
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