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How to Describe Activities on the Common App (and Stand Out in the Process!)

The Common App activities section may seem daunting because you have to list out your whole high school career in detail. There is no doubt about it, but this is one of the most important sections of the Common App because it gives you an opportunity to distinguish...

11 Admission Interview Tips: Strategies for College Interviews

Do you have an admission interview coming up? If so, it is a good idea to review our admission interview tips in depth so you feel comfortable and confident with your admission interview. After all this could be your first high-stakes interview! As you already know,...

How to Tour Colleges and Universities: Tips for High School Students

When you get ready to tour colleges, you already know that it is more complicated than simply going online to reserve a date or calling up a school and arranging a visit. Your parents have to take the day off from work, make travel arrangements, you have to find time...

Entering the Workforce: 15 Tips and 5 Steps for Launching Your Career After College

It is an honor to have Dr. Mary Lucal, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, co-write this blog with me. Dr. Lucal possesses over twenty years of human resources experience at Harvard University and the...
How to Land an Internship in 12 Steps

How to Land an Internship in 12 Steps

Even though it is a big and exciting step into the professional work world, learning how to land an internship may seem overwhelming and intimidating. (Yes, even to the most accomplished college student.) At Campus to Career Crossroads, we successfully assist college...

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Parents: A Cautionary Tale

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...

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