One of the many hurdles on the road to college is standardized testing. Some colleges have moved to test-optional applications, but several states such as Florida require an SAT or ACT score to apply to a public college. If you do well, it’s always in your favor to submit test scores. My clients often have […]
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It is time to write your college or scholarship essay and you are looking at a blank page and staring at deep questions and have no idea where to start. It’s not easy writing about yourself, but you can do it! It is a challenge to think about ways you have overcome obstacles in your
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In working with high school seniors, I have been shocked by how many of my incredibly talented clients are unable to highlight their accomplishments on college applications. The baseball team captain, the flute section leader, the president of several clubs and the cheer team captain all struggled to give themselves props. It may feel like
Consider applying to scholarships a job with a huge payout and plan to put in at least 10 hours a week. Contact your guidance counselor and search your school district’s web site and contact the college you plan to attend. Often, they will have a list of local scholarships. Apply to all local and school
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The prospect of going to college is overwhelming for both parents and students. Thereare so many variables to manage you are unsure where to start. This is normal and partof the process. First off, start with your child’s loves and interests don’t rule out anyschools or ideas in the beginning just brainstorm. Then, begin to
My mom still tells the story, a few decades later of how I came home from high school ina panic and I ran into the house shrieking,” I need to know what to want to be for therest of my life by Tuesday!” It was true…kind of. In your senior year neighbors, familymembers, teachers, and
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