How Counselors Can Help Students Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unlocks futures. But many high school seniors don’t realize this simple, 15-minute form could change their lives.
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How to Teach Executive Function Skills to Teens: A Guide for Parents and School Counselors
Do you get to work on time? Pay attention in meetings? Keep your house clean(ish)? Stay calm when your nosy neighbor drops by?
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How to Avoid Getting TOO Involved in Your Student's College Search
As I type this, my son is starting the second semester of his junior year, and with that comes a rush of emotions. Have I done enough? Have I done too much? Will he be able to figure things out on his own when he needs to? In less than a ...
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Internships 101: How Students Find the Perfect Fit
Increasingly, employers insist that candidates should have years of experience — even for entry-level jobs. That means every college student should consider some form of experiential learning. With the right internship, you can enter the ...
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10 Mental Health Tips to Get You Through College Application Season
College application season is here! Traditional activities include chugging energy drinks, obsessively refreshing your application portal, and panicking about your academic future. Some people also choose to celebrate by staying up all ...
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How to Make the Most of Your Professor's Office Hours
Colleges are filled to the brim with resources that help you succeed academically and prepare for life after graduation, but no one will make you use them. As an adult, it’s up to you to decide how to manage your time, and if your eyes ...
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The Top 5 Fastest-Growing Majors in America
College planning can be difficult and time-consuming, especially as you approach deadlines and feel pressured to commit to a specific direction. Looking at prevailing trends can inspire you and help you realize that you’re not alone — ...
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7 Ways to Get Better Sleep in College
College life is demanding — between classes, exams, work, parties, and student orgs, it’s tempting to skip sleep. After all, you’ll sleep when you’re … graduated (that’s how the saying goes, right?).
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Welcome Week 101: How to Make the Most of Your First Week of College
POV: You start college on Monday. You’re eleven videos deep into the “Day in My Life as a College Student” YouTube rabbit hole, surrounded by puddles of clothes you’ve been cycling through for the past hour. You’re trying to find your ...
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8 Ways to Have a Great Experience at a College Fair
Walking into a college fair can feel like entering a big academic version of Comic-Con – minus the cosplay (unless you count mascots) and with way more brochures. But here’s the thing: If you know how to navigate it, a college fair can be ...
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