Curious about what looks good on college applications? It is a great question to ask because application volume has...
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College Summer Programs: 12 Top Benefits and Over 30 Programs
Looking for a differentiator in your college application? Check out college summer programs. Your activity list...
14 Tips to Know Before You Make Your College Decision
Have you received so many college acceptance letters that you do not know which college to pick? (Good for you!) You...
How to Apply for Multiple Scholarships at Once
Does this sound familiar? "Hey, I think this is a great time to apply for scholarships!" "Uh, Mom, when will I have time to do that?" If you barely have time to eat breakfast in the morning or are always late to soccer practice with your younger children, I hear you....
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 when I visit college campuses. I also build relationships with admissions officers as part of my regional leader duties in the Independent Educational...
Career Counseling Assessments for High School and College Students in 2022
If you do not use career counseling assessments, there is no question: You are missing out. Career counseling assessments can provide you with rich analytical data to help you choose a career and showcase your strengths. They can even help you choose the right...
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 expertise. I am honored to welcome Esme Page to the blog and expand the blogging possibilities to the United Kingdom. Esme has over fifteen years of...
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 young people do not recognize what personal branding means to their professional development and career launch. Every student, regardless of their major, must work on creating a personal...