With more high school students carefully selecting their courses to prepare for college, choosing the right classes has never been more important. But with so many options, which classes should you choose? Check out our latest blog post to learn how to schedule your high school classes over four years of high school.
Nobody's perfect, but when you fill out your college application, you likely want to come pretty darn close to it. But...
That "thanks but no thanks" email, or back in the day, the no-padding letter: No matter the form, receiving a college...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
The Common Application (also called the “Common App”) is a platform that allows you to apply to many colleges at once. You can use this online application to apply to member colleges and universities in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, as well as...
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...