Informing your college application journey.
Completing the Extracurricular Activities Section
Learn how to write your extracurricular activities so they show your hard work. There are tips and tricks to writing this section, give it the time it deserves to tell colleges about all your passions and interests.
12 Things Students Should Do Before The Semester Ends
Here are 12 things that students can do to finish the year strong. Juniors and even Sophomores can take these easy steps to set themselves up for strong college applications.
Using your social media to your advantage
6 Tips to learn how to use your social media to your advantage both to research schools and to let them know you care about them.
If all these colleges are test optional, why are tests still important?
There are a lot of mixed messages around taking the SAT or ACT when so many schools are test optional. Should you take them? Read this blog to find out.
Creative Careers
We’re always surprised when we talk to people to hear their perspective on careers in the arts. I always start out by asking everyone to look around them. Wherever you are I can guarantee that many artists contributed to creating everything you see, hear and touch.
"because the right job might not have been invented or discovered for you yet"
Creatives are multi-talented and often think outside the box. They’re highly sought after and greatly valued in the job market but often they have to make their own jobs.
Making sure your student has the support they need to apply to college
Parents it’s critical that you give your students the most support possible as the college process is a marathon not a sprint. The most successful applicants start the process early in Junior year and grow as they contemplate colleges and programs and then start their applications Senior year.
Advice for 9th & 10th graders
9th and 10th grades are years to discover your interests but keep in mind that they are also years to start your college journey. Don’t forget to have fun too!