Calling all high school teachers. So a student asks you to write a letter of recommendation. “Am I qualified to do this?” or maybe “I teach Math, so I don’t have to write,” are the immediate thoughts that pop into your head. Don’t worry! This is a guide to writing the A+ teacher letter of […]
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Today’s college landscape is highly competitive, and students sometimes thrive with additional guidance from a college specialist. An independent education consultant (IEC) helps families with the college admissions process, ideally starting sophomore year. Here are some reasons why families choose to hire a college consultant. When should I hire an IEC? Working with an IEC
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What Should You Be Doing As Your Junior Year Ends Let’s face it; junior year is no cakewalk. Maintaining good grades through rigorous courses, taking standardized tests, learning to drive, working after school, and participating in activities…junior year is a lot of pressure. Senior year is a different pressure, mainly due to the dreaded college
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As acceptance letters have been rolling in, it is nearing the deadline of May 1, when most colleges require final enrollment. Deciding where to go to college can feel like a monumental choice to many students and is one of the first big decisions most young adults make. This decision only heightened due to the
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I want to teach you more about preparing for college as a first-generation student. Being the first one in your family to attend college is intimidating. It can feel like you are hiking a rooted and rocky path alone with no end of the mountain top within reach. From the intense college application process to
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