School may keep you busy, which means you have to take advantage of any free time you get. So what do you do when you find that time? You could use it to watch Netflix, hang out with your friends, or nap. But what if you used that time to pick up a new hobby? […]
7 Habits of Highly Successful People
1. Plan, Plan, Plan! One of the most difficult things to do is to anticipate the future. Answering questions about where you will be in 5 years, 10 years, or 20 years can seem daunting and outright impossible to answer with certainty; however, individuals who are successful spend quality time examining their goals and creating […]
Build Your Future Now: 7 Places to Find Great Internships
Finding a job and entering the workforce can be an intimidating thing. What’s going to make you stand out? Internships are a great way to get real-life job experience. It helps you to beef up your resume and discover what you really want to do. Those with internship experience are far more likely to get […]
How To Make The Perfect College Choice For You
You’ve been accepted to multiple colleges! Congratulations! That’s a huge achievement, and you should be very proud of yourself. However, you now have to make one of the biggest decisions in your life so far – which school to choose? Granted, it’s a good problem to have, but it can still be overwhelming. Don’t worry […]
5 Things Not to Do After Applying to College
Applying to a college or university is a long process with many steps. When you finally click the “submit” button, you may feel like your work is done and now you can finally devote your time to catching up on your favorite TV shows. While it’s definitely true that you’ll have more free time, you […]
Everything You Need to Prepare Your FAFSA
So you’ve submitted college applications, sent letters of recommendations, and taken your SAT and ACT tests. You’ve done all you can to convince the schools of your choice that you belong on their campuses. What now? As you wait for those college acceptance letters to roll in, now is the best time to fill out […]
What to Expect Your First Year of College
You’ll go into your first year of college with a lot of feelings – excitement, nervousness, hope, fear. College is a big life transition and there will be a lot of changes from high school. To help with that transition, here are some things that you can expect from your first year of college so […]
Preparing Your New LinkedIn Profile
In today’s technology driven world, most high school students are well versed on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. But what about having a LinkedIn profile? Do you even need one while you’re in high school? More and more that answer is becoming a strong yes! Billed as a social networking site […]
Resume Tips for High School Students and Recent Grads
Would you walk into an interview after just rolling out of bed and putting on wrinkly clothes? No, of course not (or so we hope!). Your resume—also sometimes referred to as a CV (curriculum vitae)—is usually the first impression you’ll get to make with a potential employer. Here are some resume tips to help make sure […]
The Key to Success: A TED Talk by Angela Lee Duckworth
Angela Lee Duckworth went from being a managerial consultant to a seventh grade math teacher in New York, and eventually a psychologist studying success factors in students. In the video below, she explains the importance of grit in predicting success in individuals. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8
