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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...

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...

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

by Jason | Last updated Apr 20, 2022 | Published on Apr 22, 2021 | Career Launching, College Admissions 101, Most Popular

Personal branding for students in college: Massively Important. However, a lot of young people do not recognize what...

11 Must-See Tips for Completing the Common Application

by Jason | Last updated Dec 26, 2021 | Published on Mar 22, 2021 | College Admissions 101, Most Popular

The Common Application (also called the "Common App") offers a platform to apply for colleges but it also seems to...

How to Write the Best Personal Statement Essay for College (with Tips and Examples)

by Jason | Last updated May 11, 2021 | Published on Feb 25, 2021 | College Admissions 101, Most Popular

Just not sure about that Personal Statement essay? We understand! The Personal Statement essay might feel like one of...

Financial Aid before the FAFSA: What is the Prior-Prior Year?

by Jason | Last updated Jun 22, 2021 | Published on Feb 5, 2019 | College Admissions 101, Most Popular, Paying for College

The thought of filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form can be intimidating and confusing to many families. What I often find to be the first point of confusion for many families is understanding the correct base tax year that the FAFSA will use...

Ultimate College Planning Guide for High School Students

by Jason | Last updated May 11, 2021 | Published on Apr 8, 2018 | College Admissions 101, Most Popular

I am going to let you in on a secret. You only need four things in the transition from high school to college: A good college fit Comfortable college affordability options Proper planning leading up to the start of college Great preparation in anticipation of college...

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