The College Transition: Part 1 What Students Wish You Knew As the saying goes, “hindsight is 20/20.” Each phase of parenting can feel like an entirely new chapter. While it’s exciting to start fresh, sometimes we wish we had the insights of a veteran who has been...
Simplifying the College Search for Autistic Students The college application process is a jumbled headache for the most organized student. From standardized tests to individual applications, resumes, recommendation letters and interviews, the application process can...
Want to know a secret? I know the most powerful word in the English language. No. Really. This word is angry Hulk/Scarlet Witch-level powerful. And it is only three letters. I bet you use it all the time and don’t even know how powerful it is! OK, I won’t keep you in...
Your Guide to Interviewing Successfully Interviewing is an essential life skill. We most closely associate them with jobs, but they are also important in the college search and even for volunteer opportunities. The main purpose of an interview is for the person who...
Moving from Surviving to Thriving “College isn’t just a place to learn. It’s where you’ll find a community filled with new people and have new experiences. It’s where you’ll make friends for life and learn important lessons about yourself. It’s where...
The Pre-College To Do List Ah, summer, you thought in years past. A season when time slows. No nagging the kids to get their schoolwork done, no worrying about statewide tests, no stressing about missing the bus or carpool. But this summer you are preparing to send a...
