College Admissions Guidance

Blog posts about college admissions topics such as essays, extracurriculars, planning, mental health, etc.

Exploring Career Paths and College Majors: Early Guidance application strategy career options freshman year future planning Apr 25, 2023

Choosing a career path and a college major can be a daunting task, especially if you are still in high school. However, there are many resources available to help you explore your options and make...

Exploring Career Paths and College Majors: Guidance and Resources career options colleges list future planning sophomore year Apr 25, 2023

As a high school student, it can be overwhelming to think about what career you want to pursue and which college major will help you achieve your goals. But don't worry - you don't have to have it...

Exploring the Value of a Gap Year Before College career options future planning senior year Apr 10, 2023

A gap year is a break in formal education that students often take between high school and college. It can be a valuable opportunity for personal growth, exploration, and self-discovery. In this...

How to Research Colleges Effectively: Tools and Strategies for Finding the Right Fit application strategy career options colleges list future planning senior year Apr 10, 2023

Choosing the right college can be a daunting task, especially with so many options available. However, with the right tools and strategies, researching colleges can be a manageable and even...

Choosing a Major: Tips and Strategies for Making the Right Decision application strategy career options future planning senior year Apr 10, 2023

Choosing a college major is a significant decision that can impact your career path and future opportunities. It's essential to approach the decision thoughtfully and strategically. In this...

Majors in subjects like English, philosophy, psychology, and sociology? application strategy career options future planning Sep 23, 2021

We students are way too focused on a STEM education. While the benefits of STEM are awesome and tangible, don't disregard the humanities subjects. those make you whole. Shreya, my older daughter is...

What's your career plan? career options future planning Sep 22, 2021

Most students have a vague idea about their career path. Any 17-year old who says he knows exactly what he wants is a statistical anomaly. Please use this assignment to get more clarity into your...

9th, 10th graders... don't slack off... what could you do to get college ready? career options demonstrated interest extracurricular activities financial planning freshman year future planning networking sophomore year Sep 22, 2021

Why is 9th grade so important?
http://stand.org/washington/blog/how-were-investing-ninth-grade-success
After decades of research with Chicago Public Schools, the University of Chicago's Consortium on...

What are the possible majors for under graduates? application strategy career options Sep 21, 2021

Many of us aren’t aware of the different options we could pursue as a major. I found this list comprehensive and well laid out. The attached document links to specific career paths and what...

College Majors 2021 decoded application strategy career options future planning Sep 21, 2021

Majors planning:
Some students are pretty clear where they see life going, while some are on the fringe. For your college apps, you will need to make a call on the major of choice. Invest the time...

Career options outside of CS and pre-med :-) career options extracurricular activities future planning Apr 21, 2021

Often people graduate from college and realize that their major is not something they want to pursue in the form of a career.
There is something to be said for choosing a career...

Post high school plan: college, university, gap year? career options future planning Apr 21, 2021

In summary

Many career paths can lead to a happy life.
College, vocational programs and the military are just a few of the possibilities.
The right career path should meet your child’s needs...