With the college admission season in full swing, high school seniors are scrambling to complete the Common App and apply to the colleges of their choice. These applications include information about grades, standardized test scores and extracurricular activities—all critical in assessing a student’s eligibility for admission. But what about the college essay? How much does it influence the application decision?
As the summer heats up, rising first year college students often are inundated with lots of emails, social media, and other communications from their chosen colleges. One piece of those communications is likely regarding their commitment to student involvement, as it has been proven that “college engagement not only leads to higher retention and graduation rates, but to greater worker engagement and over all well-being post-graduation”.
Given that most teens and young adults have some presence on social media, this brings to mind the question: Will college admissions departments check my social media?
Starting the recruiting process and looking for a good fit in a program? Here are five questions that can serve as a starting point for introspection!
Chat GPT has taken the world by storm. Here are 5 takeaways to consider following chat GPT’s rise alongside this upcoming admissions cycle.
Why might students consider journaling this summer? In anticipation of the college admissions process, here are a few reasons that journaling might be helpful.
After nearly 18 years of parenting and over a decade of education, your child is finally ready for their final year in high school. With college application deadlines, standardized tests, and personal statements (essays) on the horizon, you may be wondering what you can do to help your student over the summer. As they enter the summer months before their last year of high school, there is a lot to think about, and parents can play a vital role in helping their students succeed.
At Moxie College Counseling, we have the opportunity to work with many gifted students — all with unique stories to tell. This month, we’re highlighting one of these special young people: Gilderson Vasquez.
Congratulations on a successful college search journey! How do you choose? And what should you do once you've decided? Here are a few tips on deciding between college offers and essential enrollment steps.
It goes without saying: navigating college admissions can be stressful. While the process can be overwhelming for any student, those with ADHD often face different sets of challenges.
