by Allison | Sep 19, 2015 | Academics, Blog, Career Exploration
Welcome back to school! A new school year means a fresh start in your academic journey and new goals for yourself (and not just academic-focused ones). Before the school slips away from you, spend some time thinking about where you would like to be at the end of June....
by Allison | Jul 25, 2015 | Academics, Blog, Career Exploration, Exploring College Options, Headlines
(but it will go on your permanent record) Do you know all of the types of jobs available in a particular industry and the best academic pathway to that professional goal? Easy question, right? Say you are interested in politics. Sounds clear cut? But wait — do...
by Allison | Jan 19, 2015 | Academics, Blog, Exploring College Options, Headlines, Helpful Links: Exploring College Options
No rest for the weary. Juniors are heading straight into the college exploration process and then (without stopping) right into the application process. It is a stressful time for students and parents. Here are some tips for reducing stress, staying focused,...
by Allison | Jan 26, 2014 | Academics, Blog, Exploring College Options, Headlines, Helpful Links: Standardized Tests, Standardized Tests
Are you taking Biology this year? AP English? Algebra II and Trig? If you answered yes to these or any of the thirteen subject areas offered, you should sign up for the SAT II Subject test in May or June. The SAT II Subject tests are hour-long standardized tests that...
by Allison | Apr 28, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice, Visiting Schools
Summer is just around the corner. For many of you that means sand, surf and snoozing. While we are all for enjoying time off and relaxing in the sun—summer also provides high school students with great opportunities for a few “mind changing” experiences. For those of...
by Allison | Apr 25, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Helpful Links: Exploring College Options, Identifying Goals, Standardized Tests
If you are a Junior in high school you don’t need us to tell you that with the end of spring break and the opening of your final marking period–the college exploration process is in full swing. Here is a short list of ‘to-do’ items that you should...
