carl
In the end, if you want to graduate from college (and you should want to), then you have to make sure that you get there.
Archive for the ‘Other Advice’ Category
carl
Many students I meet want to stay close to home, close to their high school friends and close to their family. Sometimes, students perceive staying close to home negatively, but when it’s done for the right reasons, it can be the best choice for many students. Here are some of the benefits to staying close to home – and a few drawbacks as well.
vanessa
Check out this list of summer programs offered in the state of Illinois!
chris
One area you may not hear a lot about in high school, but that makes a HUGE deal when you’re trying to get into college or applying for a job, is professionalism. You don’t have to be a professional to look and act professionally, and if you look good, it can really improve your chances during an interview with a school or employer. I’m going to break up this subject… 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
vanessa
Do you think that your friends and family are the only ones that can access information about you from your Facebook and Twitter accounts? Learn about what colleges and employers are now doing!
vanessa
As the college application season quickly approaches, you should be aware of some great information that will help you out in the process. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is one of the leaders in the world of post-secondary counseling. They have created what is known as the “Students’ Rights and Responsibilities” in the college admissions process. The “Students’ Rights and Responsibilities” document highlights important information regarding what you as… Read More
chris
Okay, so when I was in high school, everybody told me about how I needed to manage my time, and told me how important it was, but no one really explained what it really was or why exactly it was so important. Today, I’d like to try and give you an idea of what time management actually means and how it can be the difference between having time to chill… 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
joilyn
In an earlier post, I introduced a few thoughts that students from my high school had about college. Some were true and some were false, but the most important theme of that post is that you can’t believe everything you hear when it comes to college! Vanessa left a comment on that post that alerted me to a few common myths I missed the first time around. Let’s go through them… Read More