Career Planning… The Worst Kind of Deadline… 28 Oct 201728 Oct 2017 It is heartbreaking to hear stories of students working frantically against a scholarship deadline, and hitting "submit" just a few minutes too late. All that hard work, but nothing to…
Career Planning… Career School…AKA Trade School 26 Oct 201726 Oct 2017 Once upon a time, people grew up to work at whatever job they could find, and were thankful for being able to put bread on the table. My great uncle…
Career Planning… Preparing for Flight: How Parents can Help 21 Oct 2017 Having High School aged kids means your life is filled with lots of challenges. For the kids, we are hoping they will juggle academics with sports, clubs, jobs, friends,…
College Access… Scholarship Hunting We Go! 17 Oct 2017 When I speak to students about the high costs of attending college or trade schools, it is fairly obvious most are still really hoping that Mom and Dad have a…
College selection… Two Year Schools: Community/Junior Colleges 15 Oct 2017 Community College (or Junior College) is a place where students get a two year degree in their chosen area of study, and at a cheaper price than four year Universities.…
College selection… Four Year Universities 14 Oct 201714 Oct 2017 When I speak to students about going to college, it is the four-year kind that most people think of first. Colleges or Universities are the place to go to get…
High School… Scholarships: Paint Your Target 9 Oct 201714 Oct 2017 When I meet with High School students, I ask them if they know what a scholarship is...free money to pay for education after high school. Money that does not have…
Career Planning… October: Seniors need to do FAFSA. NOW. 5 Oct 2017 FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You don't need to memorize that...but notice the FREE part. If you are filling out FAFSA and get asked to submit…
Career Planning… An Introduction to the Career Planning Process 4 Oct 20175 Oct 2017 When students first come in to the career center, they are cute little Freshmen...with no idea of what to expect out of high school. Imagine the looks on those faces…