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What is an AP Course in High School? Everything You Need to Know About AP Classes
Once you get to high school, you can tap into a whole set of new and interesting opportunities. From new activities to...
How to Choose a Career as a Teenager
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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...
What Is Early Action vs Early Decision? Differences Between Admission Types
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19 Tips to Streamline the Job Searching Process
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What Looks Good on College Applications? 10 Key Elements Your Application Needs
Curious about what looks good on college applications? It is a great question to ask because application volume has spiked to record setting levels over the past two application cycles! You are navigating a new admissions world when applying to colleges now. Having a...
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...
How to Apply for Multiple Scholarships at Once
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Career Counseling Assessments for High School and College Students
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...