Checklist for the college-bound
August 11th, 2011by Jane S. Shropshire
Lexington, KY – Do you know any teenagers battling summer doldrums? If you can motivate them to focus on a bright future, hopefully those doldrums will vanish. School opens in a matter of weeks; students who can envision success and invest time in preparation now will be way ahead of their peers on opening day. Here’s a checklist of the top five things college-bound high school students can do to pave the way.
Read more at BizLex.com >>Tagged: Applications, Choices, College, Summer
Unigo Expert Network: How Important Are College Rankings?
April 5th, 2011This week’s question for the network from Jamie in Madison, WI asks:
“How important are college rankings when choosing a college?”
The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions and succeeding after high school.
Read more at HuffingtonPost.com >>Tagged: Applications, Choices, College, College rankings
As Admission Season Gears Up, Learning How to Handle Rejection – The Juggle – WSJ
April 5th, 2010As colleges and universities send acceptance and rejection messages to applicants in the coming week, many parents will be called upon to help teenagers put rejection letters in perspective.
Read more at Wall Street Journal Online >>Tagged: Admission decision, Applications, College
Jeff Brenzel: What to Do When Colleges ACCEPT You
April 5th, 2010April is admissions time in colleges. Here are a few thoughts based on several years of observing what happens after students get their envelopes, whether thick or thin, and they are suddenly faced with a big decision.
Read more at Huffington Post >>Tagged: Admission decision, Applications, College
