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8 Tips for College-Bound Juniors
Amber Gilsdorf August 15, 2023
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
junior year,
testing
The often overlooked key to a successful high school junior year is keeping one eye on the now and one eye on the future. The now involves focus on your current academic coursework, exciting extracurricular activities, and social/family life. It also encompasses planning for the chapter after high school. Here are some tips that help juniors and their families approach this year with their ...
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Extracurricular Activities: What Counts on College Apps?
“But…what counts?” A common question vocalized by many high school students as they consider their extracurricular choices. Decoding their question, what they mean to ask is: "What will impress college admission officers?" The answer is both strangely simple and deep...YOU. You will impress college admission representatives. Or, at least, that’s the goal.
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As we all know, August is Back to School month. But did you also know that August also contains some other unique days? Aviation Day. National Dog Day. National Honey Bee Awareness Day. National Mountain Climbing Day. National Roller Coaster Day. Inspired by August’s mixture of quirky days, we’ve put together a short list of related quirky majors!
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Major Focus: Pathways to Careers in Sustainability
Amber Gilsdorf January 03, 2022
engineering,
majors,
careers,
unique majors,
major focus,
sustainability
There are few issues more pressing these days than conserving our planet. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common definition of sustainability comes from a 1987 United Nations (UN) conference, which defined sustainability as "...development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Careers with a focus ...
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Did You Get In? Tips for Managing College Admission Decisions
Amber Gilsdorf December 20, 2021
college admission,
college applications,
parent tips,
college rejection,
college decision,
early decision,
early action
Application Decisions are rolling in! Some of you may have already heard some positive results. Others may be waiting for the news. Either way, we want to take a quick minute to share some tips with you as Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) decisions start to be released in the coming weeks and months.
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