Articles & Advice by Tag - high-school

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Athletics & Extracurriculars
10th Grade College Preparation Timeline

A step-by-step guide to planning ahead for college during sophomore year.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
11th Grade College Preparation Timeline

A step-by-step guide to preparing for college admissions, testing, and scholarships during junior year.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
11th Graders & Preparing for College Admissions

With summer break fast approaching, it's important to remember that summers are important times to build your college admissions portfolio. Though students must prioritize decompression, mental wellness, and enjoying time with their communities, summer can also serve to explore more in-depth projects, and passions that interest and excite students.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
12th Grade College Preparation Timeline

A step-by-step guide to navigating applications, financial aid, and key deadlines during senior year.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
9th Grade College Preparation Timeline

A month-by-month guide to starting strong in high school and laying the groundwork for future college opportunities.

College Students
Academic Soft Skills for High School Students

While hard skills are helpful components of a competitive college application, the most important thing you can do in high school to equip yourself to excel in college is to cultivate the soft skills that are necessary in any walk of life.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
Audio/Visual Recording Tips for a Digital Age

Audio/Visual work is used by many professions, including journalists, television marketers, and digital media workers. Here are some basic tips to improve your audio/visual skills and the quality of your work.

College Students
Being a Good Roommate to Someone with Mental Illness or Chronic Illness

This article compiles advice from chronically ill, disabled, and mentally ill individuals and applies that advice to the topic of college roommates. To learn more, talk to and learn from disabled people and disability advocates.

Career Planning & Networking
Building a Mental Toolbox

Most students come to college with a few tools already developed in high school, but probably not enough to breeze through their university career. Students should be conscious of their current toolbox and always look to expand, refine, and improve it.

College Students
Building Confidence for Presentations as an Introvert

This article gives advice on how to give effective presentations.

Career Planning & Networking
Building Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety in Networking Situations

Social anxiety can make networking events intimidating, but with the right strategies, you can build confidence. Techniques like preparing your introduction, practicing active listening, starting with smaller groups, and embracing imperfection can help ease anxiety. Overcoming social anxiety in networking requires practice, patience, and a shift in perspective, viewing these interactions as opportunities for learning rather than performance.

Career Planning & Networking
Building Your Resume and Your Community: The Value of Volunteering

Your high school and college years are the perfect time to use your unique skills and talents to make a positive impact on your local community.

College Admissions
College Admissions Glossary

Unsure about how Deferred Admission relates to Early Decision? How about the differences between FAFSA, CSS and EFC? Check out our easy to understand College Admission Glossary so you and your family can be prepared for the college application process.

College Admissions
College Application Fees

A guide to understanding and reducing the costs of applying to college.

High School Students
College as an Investment

This article provides an approach to young adult life, and how I specifically look to balance a life of experiences while also setting myself up for future success.

High School Students
Don't Overrate Rankings When School Shopping

When researching or visiting universities, there are hundreds of different ways to evaluate the university, and finding the best fit can be difficult. This article will evaluate rankings and their large effect on students' impressions of a university.

High School Students
Early Action vs. Early Decision: Understanding the Differences

Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) offer early college application options, but with distinct commitments. EA is non-binding, allowing students to explore other schools, while ED is binding, requiring students to attend if accepted. This decision affects flexibility and financial aid options.

High School Students
Exploring Summer Poetry Programs and Contests for High Schoolers

The journey of a poet is one of continuous learning and growth, so don't be afraid to seize these opportunities, express yourself, and unlock your poetic brilliance. Happy writing!

Early College Planning
Financial Aid Material to Consider

This article lists the types of student aid provided for readers to consider, along with supplemental information from student aid websites.

College Students
Five Considerations for Attending College as a Member of the Armed Forces

This article discusses the impact of being an active or reserve service man or woman has on your college education.

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