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What Do College Admissions Officers Really Look For? 10 Tips for Seniors
I have talked to many, many admissions professionals over the years. In fact, it is one of my favorite things to do...
Career Counseling Assessments for High School and College Students in 2021
If you do not use career counseling assessments, there is no question: You are missing out. Career counseling...
Studying in the United Kingdom is Easier Than You Think
Campus to Career Crossroads is proud of its community of professionals who graciously share their knowledge and...
6 Key Takeaways to Know After the 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle
Each college admissions cycle tells a unique story, and the 2020-2021 application cycle trumped them all. Covid, a national test-optional movement, and a stunning spike in application volume all contributed to some major challenges. The underscoring theme: Families...
8 College Planning Help Benefits Your Family Needs Now
In over fifteen years of working with families, I can say this with absolute certainty: Each family has its own college admissions goals and needs a customized plan. You cannot simply copy another family’s college roadmap and hope it works for your child. There is not...
Top Financial Planning for College Tips
Not surprisingly, a lot of parents ask me, "How do we afford college?” Parents who attended college twenty years ago usually find themselves in shock over the number of changes in the college landscape — from tuition costs to the fact that they must fund most of it...
Parents: A Cautionary Tale
I've had the pleasure of knowing Jason for several years, and as my daughter approached the college admission process, we thought we had things under control. Although I knew Jason, we decided to navigate the waters of admissions on our own, and to our dismay, the...
Personal Branding Examples that Build Success for Students
Personal branding for students in college: Massively Important. However, a lot of students do not recognize what personal branding means to their career launch. Every student, regardless of their major, must work on creating a personal brand during their time in...
11 Must-See Tips for Completing the Common Application
The Common Application (also called the "Common App") offers a platform to apply for colleges but it also seems to stir up a plethora of confusion. You can use this online application to apply to member colleges and universities in all fifty states and the District of...
How to Write the Best Personal Statement Essay for College (with Tips and Examples)
Just not sure about that Personal Statement essay? We understand! The Personal Statement essay might feel like one of the most intimidating aspects of the college application process. Keep reading to find out how to spruce up the language in your essay, how to...
College Planning Help: Three Perspectives from a Parent
It’s now February, six months into our daughter’s college-application process, and we could not be happier: She has a (virtual) stack of college-acceptance letters and some sizable scholarship offers. She has several more months to research her top choices. But wait,...
Professional Post Interview Thank You Notes
How Many People Write Post Interview Thank You Notes? According to a recent survey, 24% of professional applicants sent thank you notes to human resources managers after an interview. While that low percentage may be surprising to many people, it does not surprise...
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