Crafting an Internship

On April 29, 2022
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Summer Plans – Crafting an Internship – No plans yet for summer? Consider: 1) how can my summer activity be more meaningful to me? and 2) how can my summer activity help me build a solid resume in preparation for a future college or job application?
Focus on Majors – Geodesign – Want to make a difference in our world? A geodesign major will appeal to students interested in the application of geographic information systems to building more sustainable and resilient communities. Learn about this relatively new major here.
Talking to Your Kids About Money – Unfortunately, many families never have a conversation about budgets or even reasonable spending expectations before students leave for college. Parents need to be aware of the realistic costs of books, clubs, activities and midnight pizza runs. Students should not assume there is a limitless debit card at their disposal. Here are some things to consider before you have this important conversation.
College Search for Students with Learning Differences – Here are some tips to help you identify college campuses that could best fit, academically and socially, the needs of a student with learning differences.

Appealing Financial Aid Awards

On March 31, 2022
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Three Types of Campus Visits – Whatever your year in high school, visiting college campuses can give you a first hand look at a possible college experience. The visits differ depending upon where you are in the college search process, but what you learn will be invaluable.
Focus on Majors – Supply Chain Management – We rarely thought about this before the pandemic, but supply chain issues affect all of our lives. The management of the chain of supplies that bring those products to our homes is an essential and critical component of a successful business. Learn here about this relatively new major and how it may apply to a variety of career paths.
Appealing Financial Aid Awards – If your first-choice college offers everything you want but the price tag is making you waiver, don’t give up hope: consider appealing the award. While colleges and universities won’t encourage it, the financial aid officers are empowered to make adjustments, if deemed warranted.
Making That Final College Choice – For some students, the final decision regarding which college to attend is the toughest part of the admission process. Here are some tips to help you sort out your options.

The New SAT – Shorter and Online

On February 28, 2022
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This month’s issue includes:

The New SAT – Shorter and Online – The College Board is hoping that bringing their test into the 21^st century will secure its future viability. To that end, they have made a number of changes to the format and medium. Read about these here.
Majoring in Molecular Biology – Majoring in this field prepares students for a wide range of careers in scientific research, medicine, bioengineering, and biotechnology. There will be a high demand for science and engineering jobs in the future; learn more about this major here.
College Majors With the Best Return on Investment – High income potential and low unemployment are the most important factors to consider when choosing a college major with a strong return on investment. But even more important, make sure your major fits your interests.
Waitlist Purgatory – Uh-oh. Your eagerly-awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that you’ve been offered not the hoped-for place in the class, but a spot on their waitlist. What should you do now?

Likely Colleges and How Many Colleges to Apply to

October issue includes:

The Importance of Likely Colleges – Students should apply only to colleges that they are willing to attend (and gladly!). Thus, you need to spend as much time researching the schools that are likely to admit you as you do on the schools that are likely to deny you.

Majoring in International Relations/ Political Science – Our increasingly global society provides numerous opportunities for international relations graduates. Political science studies equip students for leadership positions as well as graduate studies in areas such as law. Learn more about career options for these majors here.

The CSS Profile – About 400 colleges, universities and scholarship programs use both the FAFSA and an additional form, the CSS Profile, to gather more information in order to award their own institutional funds to deserving students. Check each college on your final list to see if the Profile will be required.

Volunteer Opportunities in a Pandemic – . A significant number of high school students enrich both their communities and their souls by volunteering. Today’s students are creative, care about the world, want to prepare for work that matters, embrace their entrepreneurial spirits, value collaboration and are very tech savvy. One of the ways in which they demonstrate their care for community, both local and global, is through community service and volunteer work. Here are some options to consider.

How Many Applications? – One question college advisors hear almost every week is “How many colleges should I apply to?” Find some guidelines in this article.

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The Professor’s Road Trip – Denison University

The College Planning Professor has landed at Steve Carell’s and Jennifer Garner’s alma mater, Denison University in Granville, Ohio! This small, private, Liberal Arts College was founded in 1831 and is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old “Northwest Territory.”