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The Gap Between High School College Courses and Real College Readiness
So do college level courses in high school really prepare students for college? I am usually a huge proponent of high school students...
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Jul 293 min read
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The Rise of the Apprenticeship Degree
As an Independent Educational Consultant, I spend my days helping students and families navigate the ever-evolving landscape of higher...
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Jul 93 min read
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🎓Your Summer College Visit Guide🎓
Making the most of your college visits this summer? Here's your roadmap to success! Before You Go 📋 Research first : Know the basics...
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Jun 112 min read
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Is a Gap Year Right for You?
The path from high school to college doesn't have to be a straight line. More students than ever are choosing to take a gap year—a...
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Jun 44 min read
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Navigating Stress: A Guide for Students
Stress is an undeniable part of life, especially for new college students. These feelings can be challenging, acting as either a...
alyssazemple
May 162 min read
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Conquering College Applications
The college application process can feel like a marathon, but breaking it down into manageable steps makes it far less daunting. Here’s a...
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May 74 min read
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The Future of Higher Education
Recently, I have heard that Americans are losing faith in the higher education system. I believe it depends upon how you look at it and...
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Apr 101 min read
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Preparing to Send Your Teenager Off to College
Sending your teenager off to college is a significant milestone, filled with excitement and a healthy dose of anxiety. It's a transition...
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Mar 282 min read
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Common FAFSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
First of all, if you haven’t heard of FAFSA here is a quick summary on what it is. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal...
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Feb 144 min read
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Career and Technical Education in Minnesota
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a program that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational skills. ...
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Jan 151 min read
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Make the Most of your Winter Break
If you are a senior in high school it might be hard to believe that half of your senior year is behind you. If you think the first half...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
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The Future of Higher Education
Recently, I have heard that Americans are losing faith in the higher education system. I believe it depends upon how you look at it and...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
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The Top Tips to Becoming a Successful Student
When you start researching ways to become a successful student, and I would argue a successful human, there are a few things that...
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Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Reduce your Stress with Direct Admissions
If you are a senior in high school and would like to reduce your stress in regards to college admissions, you may want to look into...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
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To Apply or Not To Apply (FAFSA)
Can you believe we are in the second week of September already?!? If you are a senior, now is the time to start thinking about whether...
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Sep 10, 20243 min read
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FAFSA Fears
If you didn’t have a senior in high school last year you may not be aware of all the changes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
alyssazemple
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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College Admissions Resources
College admissions can be a very complicated and overwhelming process for students and families. My hope as an Independent Educational...
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Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Helping Soon to Be Seniors Navigate Life
Are you going to be a senior in high school or do you have a student who will be a senior in high school? If so, here are some things...
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Apr 25, 20242 min read
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How to Navigate Stressful Situations
If you have a senior in high school, you might be experiencing some stress - don’t worry, this is normal! There are a lot of changes...
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Feb 15, 20243 min read
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More FAFSA Delays
These poor seniors, they started their high school career at the peak of COVID and are now dealing with the many challenges of FAFSA....
alyssazemple
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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