For most students, it’s officially summer now!  Given how this year ended, it may be hard to think about school in the fall. However, now is a good time to reflect on this past year and set your goals for the upcoming school year. Look back at this past year: Are you happy with your grades?

Although this year’s AP tests were “non-traditional”, many colleges have said they will still award AP credit.  AP scores will be available online beginning July 15.  Scores are released over several days based on the state in which you tested.  View the date and location schedule, and your scores, on the College Board website. What is the

The summer of COVID-19!  Is it looking a little different for you than expected?  No school, no summer job, no hanging out at the community pool or movie theater or coffee shop!  You may find yourself with some extra time these days. The college admission process is also looking different than expected for this fall.  Many

It was hard to imagine 2020 being any worse, and then the country erupted over the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.  Communities have watched in horror as protests have boiled over into riots and confrontations with heavily armed police and national guard troops.  In a summer that already felt uncertain, the

Here is a great opportunity to work on creating or enhancing your professional resume. Whether you are on the lookout for a new job or you want to build an effective personal marketing tool, this workshop will cover the essentials you need to know! Registration is simple and quick! Click here to register. In addition to

One of the biggest changes for freshman year is a new peer group.  You may have friends that you’ve been with since the beginning of high school or even longer.  Starting college should be exciting but it can also be making you anxious as you think about moving on without your friends to support you.  As

Applying to colleges can be a stressful process under the best circumstances.  In 2020, with the education system turned on its ear, the admission process might seem near impossible.  Standardized tests are canceled for the spring, high schools are closed changing the dynamics of grades and extracurriculars, and colleges are shifting application requirements.  From week

Senior Checklist You are almost there!  What are your next steps? Finish strong!  Strive to finish the year with your best work.  We all know that the past weeks have been a challenge and online school is wearing on many people.  But honor the hard work you put into the year by finishing the last few

You may have heard last week that the University of California system – with 10 campuses enrolling over a quarter million students – announced it would be test optional for Fall 2021 admissions.  The new policy phases in changes over the next four years ending with the university either creating a new admission test or eliminating

How do you describe where you live?  City?  Suburb?  Country?  What aspects of your current location do you like or dislike – and how far are you willing to go from home?  As you explore colleges, one thing to consider is the location of the college.  Location can make a significant impact on your college experience. 

Graduation is a rite of passage that you have been looking forward to for some time.  And while Spring 2020 has brought a season of disappointments, canceling graduations seems particularly egregious.  This is the culminating celebration for years of hard work.  It should be a day that is celebrated with teachers, family and friends, and

“Warm, welcoming, smart, and unpretentious– our university is filled with students who are driven to be the best they can be without striving to do so at the expense of others. They excel at allowing everyone to be comfortable with who they are, and not having to be a certain type of person in order to fit in.” 

Admission offers received – check! Enrollment decision made – check! What’s next?  You’ll be getting a lot of information about the next steps from your college for registration and orientation.  Meanwhile, you might want to start a conversation with your parents about a spending budget for college. Here are 6 money management tips for you

People around the world are adapting to a new normal.  Businesses are reinventing themselves, restaurants are offering delivery and takeout options, television news and late-night shows are broadcasting from home, and colleges and schools across the US are adopting online learning formats.  Now that you may have somewhat settled into a different routine, it’s time to refocus your efforts and