Finding the Best Deals on College Books
Fall semester is closing in. As you prepare to head back to school, you can hear the distant cries of your wallet weeping. This is becau...
Extracurricular Activities and Staying Active Part 2
In the previous blog, examples were given of extracurricular activities available to students and why they play such a crucial role in th...
Extracurricular Activities and Staying Active Part 1
It’s summertime and the living’s easy but for those pursuing a college degree, it is important to stay mentally active over the summer...
SORT YOUR OWN COLLEGE LIST
High school juniors enter the college process with a great range of knowledge about where to apply. You might have people in your life ...
HOW TO WRITE A STRONG COLLEGE ESSAY WHEN YOU HATE WRITING
When it comes to the college application, it’s fine and dandy to write a college essay when you actually like to write. But how do you cr...
CRAFTING YOUR EXTRAORDINARY STORY FROM YOUR ‘MUNDANE’ LIFE
“I don’t know what to write for my personal essay; my life is so mundane.” If this thought crosses your mind as you stare at a blank doc...
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
We make decisions every day. However, one of the first major decisions that you will have to make is selecting which college to attend. E...
7 CHARACTER STRENGTHS
The VIA Character Institute lists seven character strengths that can make a big difference in a person’s success. These character ...
The Importance of Social Media
The lost art of storytelling. Since 15,000 BC, humans have been telling stories as a way to connect to others and pass down important in...