Writing a college admissions essay is nobody’s favorite thing. The prompts are often vague. You have a word limit that seems way too short. You’re under an incredible amount of pressure to write a thoughtful essay that expresses your personality and showcases your writing abilities. The combination is downright unpleasant. […]
Monthly Archives: October 2016
You probably know that study abroad programs give you the opportunity to live and take classes in a foreign country for part of your college career; besides that, study abroad really can be what you make of it. There is no typical study abroad experience. Most students find that studying […]
Eight Little-Known Facts about Study Abroad Programs
When you move to campus, you bring very few things with you. So, the stuff that you do end up bringing is valuable in both price and sentimental value. Having those things stolen from you can cost a pretty penny and peace of mind. Don’t let anything put a damper […]
Do This, Not That: Keeping Your Stuff Safe On Campus
When Sarah Nold enrolled at the University of Kentucky, she didn’t know what she wanted to major in. After a long process of narrowing down her options and eliminating programs that required additional chemistry courses, she landed on Family and Consumer Science Education (FCS Ed). She was drawn to the […]
My College Story: Confronting the “Home Ec” Stigma
“Love is a many splendored thing. Love lifts us up where we belong. All you need is love,” said Christian in the film Moulin Rouge. But in reality, there are tons of other things you need before love. Those include honesty, respect, friendship, and a sense of safety. Unfortunately, many […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Toxic Relationship
College applications can be due any time from November to January each year, depending on if you choose to apply early or regular decision. If you’re applying to a school that has rolling admissions, you may even be able to submit an application during the summer after graduation and still […]
A Quick and Easy Breakdown of the College Application
You have just over a month to study for the September 9th ACT. On top of that, you are putting the final touches on your college admissions essays and trying to keep up with the demands of schoolwork and extracurricular activities. It’s a lot to deal with; I’m not going to deny […]
Eight ACT Prep Tips for Overwhelmed Seniors
You’re one month into senior year of high school. Can you believe how fast it’s gone? Soon enough, deadlines will have come and gone, letters will be in your mailbox, and prom and graduation will fly by. This all means that it’s time to get a move on and start […]
The October Checklist for Students Applying to College
We first met Jordan Schanda of ScholarPrep through Instagram. Her business’s goal is to assist students from freshman year of high school until the college admissions process is over. We quickly clicked the “follow” button after realizing that ScholarPrep is run by this 26-year-old and her mother, Christina. After Jordan […]