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If you are athletically inclined, consider playing sports in high school. Aside from proudly representing your school and improving your social, mental, and physical health, playing sports in high school can also increase your odds of piquing the interest of … Continued
A well planned academic schedule makes all the difference when it comes to college admissions. The level of “rigor” in your schedule can directly affect your admission into college, therefore, it’s important to carefully select classes that will help your … Continued
Cal State University Channel Islands is the 23rd member of the sprawling CSU system, having opened in 2002. It is a small (roughly 4000 students) public institution which is projected to grow, eventually, to a size of about 15,000 students. … Continued
Creating the college list is an ever-evolving process in need of constant tweaking. The decision on where to attend college becomes more important as the college application time approaches. Our students find their original college list will look very different … Continued
STRONG is a widely respected assessment tool used for college and career planning around the world to help develop the brightest talent and guide them in planning academic and career paths. The STRONG Interest Inventory is an online questionnaire which … Continued
During freshmen and sophomore year try many different activities so you can zero in on your unique passions during junior and senior year. Can’t figure out what high school activities may interest you? With a wide selection of options available, … Continued
Help your student envision themselves on a college campus. Crossing that threshold from high school to college is a sometimes daunting but exciting time, filled with new challenges and opportunities. As parents, it’s important to encourage your child to pursue … Continued
Spend your summer before senior year working on college essays. Oftentimes, rising seniors spend their break relaxing–not realizing they could be working on personal statements for college applications all summer long. The very BEST college essays involve serious introspection, writing … Continued
Cornell College (“Colleges that Change Lives”) is a liberal arts school of 1,200 students located in the Mayberry-esque town of Mount Vernon, Iowa. The campus itself sits on a small hill and is comprised of uniform brick buildings. A student … Continued
The summer after senior year can be emotionally taxing for parents and students. It may be difficult to cope with the realization that your child is all grown up and ready to move onto college. For some parents, this may … Continued