Crafting an Internship
- On April 29, 2022
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May’s College Planning Newsletter: Read the full details HERE
- 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.
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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
This month’s issue includes:
- The New SAT – Shorter and Online – The College Board is hoping that bringing their test into the 21st 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?
Is College Admission Really More Competitive?
This month’s issue includes:
- Is College Admission Really More Competitive? – each year, the media makes it seem that it is getting harder and harder to be accepted to college. But is that really true? Is college admission today really more competitive?
- The Best Colleges for Pre-meds – “the truth is that there’s not one right kind of college for a pre-med, in the same way that there’s not one right kind of doctor. Large universities, small liberal arts colleges, Ivy League schools, and everything in between: they all have their advantages and downsides.” Learn what to look for here.
- College Loans – paying for college is a significant challenge for many families. Once all types of grants, scholarships, work study options, jobs and family contributions are cumulatively considered, many families find they still must borrow money to cover the remaining costs. Let’s look at loan options.
- Using Your PSAT Score Report for Planning Purposes – the PSAT is not used by colleges in the admission process, but the results can help you better understand your academic strengths and weaknesses and suggest the skills you should focus on in preparing for college entrance exams.
Financial aid packages can be confusing – learn to determine which parts of your package are “great money”
This month’s issue includes:
- Undergraduate Honors Programs – Discover what an honors program can do for you! Honors courses are frequently offered in smaller size classes, often taught by top faculty, or they may also offer academic opportunities with visiting scholars. The perks and coursework vary from college to college – learn more here.
- Majoring in Cybersecurity – According to the U.S. Department of Labor, jobs in the information security field are expected to grow 28% through 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Is a major in cybersecurity right for you?
- Great Money – and Not So Great Money – Great money is financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Financial aid packages can be confusing – learn to determine which parts of your package are “great money”.
- What to Do if You’ve Been Deferred –Acceptances and denials are pretty straight-forward. But then there’s the deferral—a kind of non-decision that gives you a second chance at acceptance. If you really want to have that second chance, you’ll need to take a proactive approach and do what you still can to influence the final decision.
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