Earlier in the school year, a high school in Kentucky offered an "adulting" seminar to its senior class. During the seminar, students participated in sessions on a variety of topics, including dorm room cooking, healthy relationships, and personal finance. In addition to receiving praise from many students and parents, the [...]
It's mid-March, which means seniors will soon be hearing from colleges about whether they were admitted, if they haven't heard already. Most colleges require students to enroll and submit a deposit by May 1, and these schools have to notify applicants of their admissions decisions by April 1. (The fact [...]
National Honor Society (NHS) was founded in 1921 and, according to the organization's website, it is "much more than an honor roll." Rather, "NHS is a distinctive multifaceted learning experience that provides a solid and meaningful foundation for life." To be eligible for membership, students must be in grades 10-12 [...]
In a recent blog post, I discussed why getting straight A's in college is not necessarily a recipe for a successful career and life. Citing a New York Times article, I offered many reasons for this, one of which is that students who never get less than an A don't [...]
In today's job market, experience almost always gives you an edge. This is especially true for college students and recent college graduates who are looking for their first job. One of the best ways to get relevant experience is through an internship, and colleges are doing more and more to [...]
About a year ago, I wrote a blog post called "Should You Take a Gap Year?" which explained what a gap year is and answered some common questions about gap years. One of these questions was, "How much does a gap year cost?" While the price can vary depending on what [...]
Would you believe me if I told you that the most successful people don't get straight A's in college? Probably not. In fact, you might look at me like I had three heads. But I'd be telling the truth. In a recent New York Times column, Dr. Adam Grant, a [...]
As the cost of college climbs higher, more students and parents are approaching the college search with a new focus: Return on Investment (ROI). Essentially, this is a calculation of the value of a degree from a certain college. It involves determining the amount of money it will cost a [...]
Most colleges' Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines are November 1, which means many high school students (and college consultants) are breathing a big sigh of relief now that this date has passed. Before you relax too much, though, be sure to check the financial aid application deadlines at [...]
The costs involved in applying to college can quickly add up: first, there are the application fees, which can range from $50-$90 per college (unless you're applying to one of a small number of schools that don't charge an application fee). If you're applying to a performing arts program that [...]
