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Transitioning and Thriving in College Life
A college admissions acceptance letter is not an endpoint--rather it is the start of a potentially meaningful journey that lies ahead. Transitioning and adjusting to campus life are often underestimated concepts for many students and even their parents. Many students...
Do You Really Know the Difference? Gap Year vs. Deferring
Coauthored by Jason Vallozzi, Founder, Campus to Career Crossroads & Ben Welbourn, Co-founder and COO, Verto Education. Photo credit - Verto Education students experiencing Fiji In a few short months, COVID-19 has radically altered college admissions. Stay tuned...
College Admissions Relationships Count Even Virtually
I have always believed college admissions is a people business. Relationships matter, maybe more than ever. Even though our world has moved to an online format, college admissions is people connecting with people. College applications are still read by a real person....
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters More Than Ever
Is your LinkedIn profile a professional liability? When was the last time it was updated? As unemployment rates are soaring each week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a strong LinkedIn presence, knowledge of the platform, and an ability to network online is more...
How to Plan for College in 12 Steps
College admissions has always been overwhelming and stressful to families. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ll encounter new changes to the college process. Believe it or not, these changes won’t go away. For example, you may wonder whether the SAT or ACT test...
The Community Building Aspect of Networking
“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ― Michele Jennae Often lost in our competitive and individualistic work culture is the fact that it takes a village to have a...
Going Behind The Scenes During Accepted Student Day Visits
Accepted Student Days at colleges can be an action-packed day of events. The excitement of being on campus with so much to see and do often leaves little time for students to think about how the campus can best fit their needs and expectations. I believe that...
Top 10 Pre-Interview Secrets that Get You the Job
One of the best parts of my job: Advising college and professional clients on the finer points of job interviews and sharing interview secrets. I love to send notes that say, “Congratulations on your new position!” or share my clients’ success on LinkedIn. Recently, I...
What College Websites Will Not Tell You!
In an optimized mobile website world, numerous buying decisions can be made from smart phones or tablet devices. The college admissions decision is not one of them. Admissions is a people business at its core. A successful college fit requires a personal connection...
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