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Studying in Ireland, Using 529 Plans to Pay for College, Creating a High School Resume

More and more students are considering universities in other countries. Today we’re welcoming a representative from University College in Dublin to discuss studying in Ireland. We’ll also take you through tips for using your 529 or prepaid tuition plan to pay for college. Finally, in Office Hours we’re helping students get started on an activity list (otherwise known as a resume) for their college applications.

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May 22, 2019by College Coach
College Applications

How to Write an Awesome Resume While You’re in High School

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Guest post by Marie Schwartz, CEO and Founder of TeenLife Media.

If you’re a high school student ready to get a part-time job, internship or volunteer position, there’s an important tool you’ll need to describe how awesome you are, convey your individuality, and tell employers how to get in touch with you.

That tool is a job resume. And even if you’re still in high school; even if you’ve never held a paying job; even if you’re convinced you don’t have any relevant experience, you can write a truthful and good-looking resume that will help convince someone that you will make a good employee.

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June 14, 2018by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

4 Tips for a Smooth Transition from Middle School to High School

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For many parents of middle schoolers, the transition to the often bigger high school can seem overwhelming. There are so many curriculum choices and students are often given more independence in their course selection. College applications require a student’s transcript to display grades since the ninth grade, so the choices they make now may have an impact on their later opportunities. Here are a few of our tips to help your child make a smooth and seamless transition to their next school:

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March 22, 2018by Mary Sue Youn
College Admissions Consulting

Is it Okay to Drop an Activity Junior Year?

As the first quarter of the academic year wraps up and sophomores settle into their new position of being old enough to know college is coming sooner rather than later, but young enough to still be able to make some educated decisions, here are some common questions to consider.

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December 29, 2017by Kara Courtois
College Admissions Consulting

What You Can Do Now to Cultivate Your MBA Leadership Potential

How to Plan Ahead for Your MBA

Guest Post By Judith Silverman Hodara, Fortuna Admissions and former Head of Admissions at The Wharton School

As you approach your undergraduate degree, do you imagine business school in your future? If so, the most important thing you can start doing now is to cultivate your leadership potential.

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November 28, 2017by Judith Silverman Hodara
College Admissions Consulting

Common App Changes, Budgeting for College, and Activity Resumes

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Elizabeth Heaton welcomed guests to talk about the new changes in the 2017-18 Common Application, tips for establishing a budget for college, and strategies for approaching activity resumes. You can listen to the complete show on the VoiceAmerica network or by searching for Getting in: A College Coach Conversation on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

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August 24, 2017by Kristine Sawicki
College Admissions Consulting

How to Pick a High School

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At this time of year, my colleagues and I begin to field a lot of questions about high school selection. “Does it matter where my student goes to high school?” “How will colleges compare High School A to High School B?” “Is it true that going to private school helps a student in the college admission process?” Whether the questions are from the younger siblings of our clients or a friendly neighbor down the street, the families are asking simply because they want to guarantee that their students start high school off on the right foot.

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April 6, 2017by Abigail Anderson
College Admissions Consulting

[Video] Summer Plans for High School Students

Beyond daydreams of lounging on a beach perhaps, most high school students are not contemplating their summer plans in the dead of winter, but believe it or not, now is the time for high schoolers to start considering what they may want out of their summer experience. Many college-based summer programs are now accepting applications and have application deadlines before the end of winter.

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January 26, 2017by Elizabeth Heaton
College Admissions Consulting

How to Make a High School Resume

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Whether you’re putting together a resume as a required piece of your college application or contemplating sending one along as a supplement, there are a few things to keep in mind when you get started.

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September 15, 2016by Tova Tolman
College Admissions Consulting

What is Academic Tracking?

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Whether your student is embarking on their first year of high school or plugging along with their sophomore or junior year, the concept of academic tracking is one to consider. Simply put, tracking is the series of courses your student will be slotted to take each year of high school within the five core courses: English, history/social studies, math, science, and world language. 

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September 13, 2016by Christine Kenyon
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