Student Advice Blog

A Collection of Our Most Popular College Planning Advice Articles

How to Pick a Career (That Makes Sense For YOU)

It’s easy to let the world tell you who you should be and how you should get there. Thankfully, it’s not up to the world. It’s up to YOU! The only way you know if a career is for you is by researching, asking the right questions, and getting your hands dirty. Try out some ... How to Pick a Career (That Makes Sense For YOU)

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5 Ways to Celebrate Yourself + 3 Ways to Celebrate Your Friends

You are one-of-a-kind and totally worth celebrating! Don’t wait for a holiday to remind yourself of how special you are or a special occasion to tell your friend how much their friendship means to you. Here are a few ways you can celebrate yourself and your friends today. 5 Ways to Celebrate Yourself 1. List ... 5 Ways to Celebrate Yourself + 3 Ways to Celebrate Your Friends

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Finding Your Passion

Most high school students are searching for their passion – that thing that sparks their curiosity and helps them choose a college and career. High school is the perfect time to start exploring your interests and figuring out what motivates you. Understanding yourself and your values will help you make big decisions later, especially when ... Finding Your Passion

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6 Tips to Help You Set Goals

It’s easy to move through high school just going through the motions. If you have big dreams about college or a career and don’t know how to reach them, it’s time to set some goals! But first, you need to learn how to set a goal. Here are six tips to get you started! 1. ... 6 Tips to Help You Set Goals

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5 Tips For When You’re Struggling in Class

Classes don’t always go as planned. Sometimes you fall behind in your reading or get stuck on a tough math concept. If you’re struggling with any of your classes, here are some tips to help you turn your grade around! 1. Ask for help Meet with your teacher and let them know you are struggling ... 5 Tips For When You’re Struggling in Class

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5 Tips to Cure Senioritis

Most students define senioritis as an “ailment” that affects graduating seniors. Symptoms may include a lack of motivation, excessive stress or panic, putting things off until the last minute, and an overall sense of blah. Some would argue that the only cure for senioritis is graduation. But here’s the good news! If you feel senioritis ... 5 Tips to Cure Senioritis

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Handling Stress in Your College Search

Searching for the perfect college takes time, energy, and a lot of patience. If you’re feeling stressed, here are some ways to reduce stress and channel it into something positive! Steer clear of caffeine Drinking more caffeine than you are used to affects your nervous system and increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Trade ... Handling Stress in Your College Search

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Top 10 Tips for an Epic College Campus Visit: Plus 8 Questions to Ask During your Tour

Visiting a college or university campus is one of the best ways to get a feel for a school and one of the most exciting parts of the college search process! This interactive experience helps you decide if a particular college is right for you. We want your college visit to be the best, so ... Top 10 Tips for an Epic College Campus Visit: Plus 8 Questions to Ask During your Tour

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Should You Consider a GAP Year?

You’ve likely heard your friends talking about taking a year off before getting back to the grind in college. But what is it? How do you do it? What’s the likelihood of making moves after? Whatever you choose, you’ll find that taking some time off after high school can be beneficial to your mental health ... Should You Consider a GAP Year?

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Ways to Avoid Summer Brain Drain

Summer is meant to recharge and unwind, obviously. But we have to keep it real, you run the risk of catching what we call the “Summer Brain Drain” by not exercising your mind while you’re out of school. Keep reading to see how many items you’ve accomplished this summer. Dive into a good book You ... Ways to Avoid Summer Brain Drain

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5 Reasons You Should Download the Encourage App

So many things to do and SO little time. Trying to balance planning for the future and living in the present? We found a way to optimize an interactive, low-stress tool to make sure you’re covered for life after high school. We’re more than your average college planning app.   Keep reading to learn more about ... 5 Reasons You Should Download the Encourage App

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10 Colleges on the Beach

Manifesting a #staycation lifestyle for you where the people aren’t salty, but the water is. Keep reading to learn about 10 colleges in coastal towns, where the beach is within a short driving distance so that you can soak in those ocean vibes all year long. University of Miami – Miami, Florida Distance from the ... 10 Colleges on the Beach

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5 Unique Careers You Could Consider

The days of being traditional when thinking about your career are over, friend. Unique jobs are uncommon by definition, but you may find your dream career by thinking outside of the box and diving into some passions that can make money. Heads up: some of these jobs require advanced education, training, or certification in order ... 5 Unique Careers You Could Consider

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Be Ready for College Application Season

Chances are, when you’re starting your college applications, you may feel overwhelmed by the list of tasks required for admission. To relieve this pressure, be sure to take this process one step at a time. Here, we’ll cover some crucial steps to take to avoid burnout and imposter syndrome as you apply. 1. Stay organized ... Be Ready for College Application Season

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College Applications: Tips and Tricks

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t drop the ball on in the application process, it’s your admissions essay. Your essays are a raw reflection of your unique abilities to contribute to the institution and allows a space to tell your story. This is an opportunity to display your passions and your writing skills all in ... College Applications: Tips and Tricks

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Financial 101: Scholarships Explained

Financial aid is money lent or given to you to you help you pay for school. Scholarships are often referred to as “gift aid” because they do not need to be repaid upon graduation.   Scholarships can be awarded by private organizations, governments, and colleges or universities. They are often merit based. This means that they ... Financial 101: Scholarships Explained

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4 Reasons Why Volunteering is Good for You

While hectic schedules, classes, jobs, and extracurriculars might make it hard to find time to volunteer, there are plenty of advantages to offering your time, energy, and talents to service work. Here are a few reasons to do good and feel good: 1. Give Back to the Community & Make an Impact  You don’t have ... 4 Reasons Why Volunteering is Good for You

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Applying to College 101

The college application process can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been through it before. But have no fear. We’ve got your back! Here are some of the most common college application questions. Some Common Questions 1. When should I start applying for college? There’s no exact time to start your applications, but ... Applying to College 101

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Match Your Career Goals to Your College Major

As a college student, it’s okay if you don’t know exactly what you want to do after you graduate. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the options before you, we get it. You’ve got so many choices, and no idea where to start. Work Backwards You’re not alone. In fact, we recommend figuring out which ... Match Your Career Goals to Your College Major

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Display Your Awesome with a College Brag Sheet

College applications are a lot like dating. You have to make a good first impression, and you have to do it fast. That’s why you need to create a brag sheet! It’s basically like a resume, but it includes all of your achievements in one spot. What is a College Brag Sheet? A brag sheet ... Display Your Awesome with a College Brag Sheet

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