What makes a great mentor? Someone who helps us when we are stuck, encourages us when we are excelling, and provides a sounding board when we need one. Mentors provide a new perspective on situations with a fresh set of eyes. Jake Horne founded The Student Compass to support young adults as they prepare to transition to our ever-changing and transforming new world.
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?
The college and business school admissions processes certainly have some similarities, but there are also some important differences.
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.
The average amount of time an admissions officer has to read your entire application is five minutes. How can students capture and keep the attention of an admissions officer (or interviewer) in such a short amount of time? How do you tell your story without ever meeting the person who’s deciding whether or not to admit you?
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.
Keeping fit both physically and mentally is a challenge for all ages but especially for our young adults as they head off to college. For many students, it is the 1st time living away from home. How can students better prepare themselves for the transition and what resources are available to students as they navigate the acclimating to their new environment socially, mentally, and physically?
Alexa, our Skidmore Lead Ambassador for College Scoops, provided the student footage for our College Scoops Q&A video for Skidmore! As students visit colleges, many students have questions that they can’t find the answers to online. So, we reached out to our College Scoops community and asked them for their help.
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