by Allison | Feb 22, 2015 | Blog, Financial Aid, Funding your Education, Headlines, Part time job
Working while you are a college student is a great way to build your skills and learn time management as you juggle academics, work, co-curricular activities, and your social life. Earning some cash is not a bad thing either. Without much extra work or planning in...
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 | Apr 28, 2014 | Blog, Exploring College Options, Making the Right Choice
You are now in the final stages of senior year but next year you will be the ‘new’ kid on campus. Hard to believe. While you are preparing for your next academic adventure here are some items to keep to help you finish high school right. Do finish your...
by Allison | Apr 24, 2014 | Blog, Financial Aid, Helpful Links: Financial Aid, Making the Right Choice, Uncategorized
Financial aid packages are confusing. The line items can look innocuous but you need to look more closely at the underlying roots to learn the long term implications. Loans have varying (and variable) interest rates, work-study funds are not credited to your...
by Allison | Apr 1, 2014 | A1EC News, Blog, Identifying Goals
You don’t need to hike the Himalayas or write the great American novel to impress college admissions counselors. Take time this summer to pursue career interests and develop marketable skills with a part-time job or internship/job shadowing opportunity. A...
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...
