HOW MANY YEARS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE SHOULD A STUDENT TAKE? While foreign language courses are required for graduation at almost all high schools, there are many more uses for taking these classes. Foreign language classes allow people to communicate with more people, enhance listening skills, make travel easier, improve analytical skills, and much more.... Read more
COLLEGE PREP STRATEGIES
COLLEGE PREP STRATEGIES As a senior, waiting for college acceptance letters and decisions can be nerve-wracking and stressful. But there is yet another thing to worry about for many students, and that is living life on campus. There are many tips and tricks that a new freshmen can use to help make their lives... Read more
A Counselor’s Role In College Admissions
A Counselor’s Role In College Admissions A high school counselor has many jobs, from helping students with their mental and physical health to giving them advice about college applications and more. This article will focus on the latter of these things, and why counselors are so important when it comes to college admissions. ... Read more
Gap year Good or Bad
THE PROS AND CONS OF TAKING A GAP YEAR A gap year is taken after a student graduates from high school, but before a student officially starts college. It’s basically a yearlong break from formal education. However, this is not always the case, as a gap year can be taken after any year in college.... Read more
College interview and its importance to international students
Who is an international student? Let’s define “international student”. From the standpoint of admissions officers, this term could be either (a) a non-U.S. passport holder studying in high school in the U.S. or (b) a student who, regardless of their passport, is studying outside of the U.S. So can a US passport holder bypass an... Read more
Quick tips on Scholarship Essays
Quick tips on Scholarship Essays The scholarship essay is a mirror to your mind and personality hence it has to reflect about oneself and the convincing capacity to win hearts. It should be a summary of ones achievements and should persuade the reader how you are eligible to get the scholarship at the same time... Read more
