As our society navigates the skilled worker shortage, it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of both college and technical school paths. Each offers unique benefits, and students should feel empowered to choose the path that aligns with their interests and skills. Skilled Technical Workers Shortages There is a skilled worker shortage in our country…
The stress generated by the college application process can be overwhelming for both students and parents, but this can also be a time for growth in your relationships. Although the process should be student-led, parents who use a supportive and positive approach can play a significant role in ensuring a smooth experience. Here’s how you…
In the world of college applications, students face numerous options, from selecting the perfect colleges to determining the most suitable deadline type. Trust me when I say that choosing the right plan for you is crucial to your success. The key point is this: never choose a deadline that will prevent you from submitting a…
In the age of rapid technological advancements, we’re faced with a crucial question: What role should Artificial Intelligence (AI) play in the classroom? As AI applications like ChatGPT become more prevalent, it’s vital for educators and students alike to consider the potential implications on academic inquiry and learning. While there are undeniable benefits to harnessing…
The Common App has transformed college applications since its inception in 1975, when it was introduced by 15 private colleges. Its evolution has focused on simplifying the process for students, leading to a digital format in 1998 and a complete redesign in 2013, resulting in the streamlined CA4. While the Common App has undoubtedly made…
The college application process can be a daunting process particularly for those who don’t take the requirements seriously or are easily overwhelmed by the number of steps involved. In many ways, it is like a puzzle which has more than one solution. The most important thing to remember is that each element of the process…
Parents are often caught off guard when a high school counselor asks them to submit a parent statement about their child. These are called brag sheets and are what you should think of when assembling your own. Here are some tips for making your parent statement a brag sheet that helps get your child into…
The pandemic and the inability for many students to take the then required standardized testing for college admissions has changed the college landscape over the past few years. To make decisions related to whom to admit, colleges had to do some fancy footwork while explaining why this once necessary piece of information was no longer…
If you’ve been accepted by a college through its Early Decision (ED) plan you may consider yourself fortunate, as you should. You’ve applied to a school that’s at or near the top of your target list because the likelihood of acceptance for ED applicants is higher than the overall rate for the college. You’ve been admitted…
There is nothing quite like the joy of finding something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Or the rush of pleasure when you visit someplace that you did not expect to like and end up having the best time, or eating a scrumptious meal, or simply finding a new friend. Visiting college campuses of which you…