As we approach our 100th podcast, the College Scoops Team reflected on all the incredible advice and insights we have gathered through our outreach and interviews with experts in the college and career arena. Today, we are going to take a look back at some of their answers to a few of our favorite questions: What did you wish you knew before attending college?
solving skills, and discovery to demonstrate a true understanding and knowledge of concepts and material. Creating an atmosphere where teachers can get students engaged and curious is a challenge.
College is a time of growth, independence, and opportunity for your child. It can also be an incredibly stressful time for you, especially if you are far away from your child’s college campus.
As a parent, you may be worrying about everything from whether your child is getting enough sleep, to whether they can get good grades in college level courses.
As parents, getting our teens to talk to us can be challenging especially during the high school years. At times, it may seem like your son or daughter talks to everyone BUT you. Building a healthy relationship with your kids takes time, energy and patience. It is also a two-way street.
If getting one student through the college admission process is a feat of its own, imagine working with dozens at the same time! Wendy Andreen is a former high school college counselor who has done exactly that.
Have you heard of the high school whirlpool effect? It’s when students and parents get barraged with rumors and speculation about how to approach the college application process by others.
From supplemental essays to SAT and ACT preparation, the college application process may seem like a daunting task to many students and parents. Beth and Greg Langston, founders of College Flight Plan, assist students through this stressful period and beyond. Beth and Greg take a holistic approach to the college application process, helping students find their purpose and passion along the way.
Parents helping Parenting. That is what we have always done when our children were babies, through grammar school, middle school, and high school. Now as students get ready to launch their next academic adventure in college, how can parents share their cheat sheets to de-stress the process for all.
The college application process can get unwieldy for both students and parents as there are so many deadlines to keep track of. Getting organized is a key component of the application process and one in which Jessica and Sawyer of Virtual College Counselors can shed some light on.
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