by K- | Jul 21, 2014 | Applying to College, High School Students, Testing
When should I be… ….applying to college? ….visiting campuses? ….asking for recommendations? ….applying for funding/aid? These are probably my most-asked questions – particularly by high school students and their parents. There is no...
by K- | Jul 14, 2014 | Applying to College, High School Students
From time to time I hear from parents and students who are frustrated with their guidance departments at their high schools. While every situation varies, I thought today I’d share some advice on dealing with guidance counselors that I’ve...
by K- | Jul 10, 2014 | Applying to College, College Students, High School Students, Loans & Funding, Testing
Yes, you read that correctly. I did graduate with my undergraduate degree in two years. While I always thought of it as an accomplishment, its real significance was lost on me – until I started talking about it. Not everyone can get a big scholarship, but...
by K- | Jul 9, 2014 | Applying to College, High School Students, Testing
So, you may find yourself asking, what are these important tests so many students take in high school? Well, here’s a quick and simple breakdown for you… Jump to: SAT ACT ...
by K- | Jun 26, 2014 | Applying to College, College Resumes, High School Students, Resumes & Cover Letters
High schoolers, I hate to break this to you, but you will be writing and re-writing your resume for almost the rest of your life. Sorry. It’s just a fact. The good news is that you can get ahead of the game – today – by getting started on it now and...
by K- | Jun 23, 2014 | Applying to College, College Resumes, College Students, High School Students, Jobs & Internships, Resumes & Cover Letters
Asking for a recommendation can be tricky and intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. The best advice I can give about asking for a recommendation is this: make doing so as easy as possible for the recommender. This means: 1. Asking for a...