Connecting With Faculty Before The School Year Ends on #CollegeCash
Our hot topic for #CollegeCash this week was lead by Ellen Breman who taught us about “Connecting with Faculty Before the School Ends”. Many of our participants were emailing their students with the tweets that Breman was sharing in our chat. Breman and I have had many conversations about how important faculty can be in a student’s life on many different levels. Here is our Storify with some great nuggets. [View the story "Connecting With Faculty Before The School Year Ends on #CollegeCash " on Storify] Share → Tweet
What Are The Do’s And Don’ts When Applying To College?
This week in #Collegecash our guest Mary Docken served as the director of College Counseling at Mounds Park K-12 and prior to that eight years as director of admission at St Catherine University. Mary’s insight into the college application process was soulful and to the point. If you ever have a chance to connect with Mary I highly recommend asking her the most simple question “What would you do” ? Here are some insights to her wisdom. [View the story "What Are The Do’s and Don’ts When Applying To College?"... Read The Rest →
6 Foundational Tips for College Freshmen
If you’re new to the college scene, you already know that college is different from high school…a lot different! You’re on your own and the decisions you make will have a large impact on your life. If you’re feeling a bit humble, you’re in a good place. Read on for some tips on how not only to survive, but thrive during your freshman year. 1. Never give up. You may be aware of the statistics that approximately 4 in 10 college students don’t hang around to get their degree. Those... Read The Rest →
Grades and Your GPA
It’s easy to let grades slip that first semester. There are so many events going on and so much partying to do. And let’s not forget how difficult some of your classes will be. Do your best to keep up your grades. Bad grades in your first year will bring down your total grade point average. You’ll probably be a better student in your junior and senior year when you’re working on your major, and you’ll be pretty mad at yourself if the only thing killing your GPA is a... Read The Rest →
11 Ways to Jump Start the College Admissions Process Your Junior Year
Guest Post By International College Counselors With the release of the new Common Application, the 2012-2013 college admissions cycle has officially started. From a college admissions point of view, the Junior year is the most important year of high school. Whatever college you plan to attend, a clear strategy will guide you toward your destination. Here are eleven tips from the college advisors at International College Counselors that will help Juniors jump start the college admissions process. 1. Meet with your counselor. Discuss your career goals and the classes you... Read The Rest →
Admitted vs. Prospective Students #CollegeCash Summary
This week, Jodi welcomed Nicky Wilks, a second-year Admissions Counselor at Chapman University. Nicky’s roles in the Admissions Office include managing Jodi’s regional territories of the PNW and the San Fernando Valley area – north of Los Angeles – to Ventura. As well as serving as a liaison to our College of Educational Studies and Disciples on campus department, she also assists with athletic recruits. Nicky is an alumnus from ’10 and majored in Business/Economics. Admitted: What’s Next? Inquire about preview/admitted students’ days, class sit-ins, Financial Aid and housing;... Read The Rest →
Get Ready for Your College Campus Visits
Know Before You Go. Thinking of visiting the colleges on your list? Whether your travels take you far away or down the street, you’ll get more out of your campus visits if you plan ahead. You might be traveling with family or friends, but make sure you have a chance to explore the college on your own too. After all, it’s up to you to decide whether it’s a good fit. Deciding What’s Important to You. Make a list of the college characteristics that are most important to you, so... Read The Rest →
Advice for College Freshman
Freshman year can be a real eye opener for some collegians. If anyone can provide advice for college freshmen, it’s someone who has already been there and done that. Here are some quick tips to help You navigate that first year as a college freshman. 1. Take school work serious; it’s not high school anymore. Don’t stress about having to choose your major in your first year. Get pre-requisites out of the way and take classes you think would interest you and that you would enjoy at the same time.... Read The Rest →