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Can Students Get Internships in High School – and What Kind?
You’ve heard of internships in college, but what about internships in high school? What kinds of internships are out there? College certainly offers more types of internships, but there are still a variety of internships that your high school student should consider.
Five Test-Taking Tips for the SAT and ACT
Spring and summer are prime SAT and ACT seasons. How can your student succeed on these important exams? By preparing, of course! here are several test-taking tips that will help your student achieve their best score.
Researching Colleges Without Travelling
How can you and your student research colleges when it isn’t feasible to hop on a plane or in the car to visit? Here are a few tips.
How to Help Your Teen Determine College Compatibility
Choosing a college is a big decision that often brings both excitement and anxiety. With so many options available, your teen might easily become overwhelmed and hasty in picking.
Five Growing STEM Careers Your Teen Could Explore
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers have experienced above-average growth in the past decade – double the growth rate of non-STEM careers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Six Ways Teens Can Set Themselves Apart on College Applications
Applying to college is more than just filling out an online form and sending off some transcripts. Your teen should consider it an opportunity to introduce themselves to colleges and make a compelling case for why they should extend an admission offer to your teen.
Dos and Don’ts for the College Admission Essay
ou’ve heard before that the admission essay can give your teen’s college application a boost, and it’s true. How can your teen make the admission essay the best it can be? Here are a few dos and don’ts.
Dos and Don’ts for the College Application
The start of senior year brings a lot of excitement and a long list of to-dos for teens planning to go to college. Here are a few dos and don’ts that your teen should keep in mind.
How Much Do Colleges Care About Extracurricular Involvement?
Extracurricular involvement is a presumed resume booster that can help set a student apart – but how much? And do all colleges care about it?
Back-to-School Prep in the Wake of Coronavirus
Normally at the start of summer, parents of high school students seek advice about how to keep their teens on track for college and use summer as an opportunity to prepare for success in the next school year and beyond. After a spring of closed schools and remote learning, this summer, that back-to-school preparation looks a lot different.
