Articles of Interest

Ready for some reading?  As you are probably aware, there are lots of details related to successfully navigating the high school years and especially the college application process.  I read a ton of articles and blogs and always try to save those that I think might be particularly helpful to my students and families.  Here are some articles that I think might interest you:

The importance of the high school resume

Differences, self-reflection key in college enrollment process

Here’s why you should only apply to colleges you actually want to go to

College admissions: School Specific Research

College scorecard called useful but limited

How to ace that college admission interview

3 student tips for getting great college recommendation letters

A close look at the new SAT

4 vocabulary strategies for the redesigned SAT

Colleges cope differently with ACT headache -  This is a legitimate mess for some students and some of their college applications.  Please double check that your scores have been sent to the appropriate colleges and that the college has received your scores.  If they have not, please look at the college’s policy to determine your next step and follow through immediately.

Everything you need to know about the new SAT

3 tasks to help high school juniors boost college success

4 steps for getting the best financial aid

Like fares on a plane, college tuition bills vary widely

Think locally to boost your college scholarship odds

College admissions: 5 majors you need to choose before apply

Jobs you can get with 2015’s most in-demand degrees

The cost of not attending college

16 personality types and the best careers for each one

Alcohol can rewire the teenage brain