Reinventing Yourself is a Lifelong Process

Getting into the college of your dreams is a great adventure. Once there, studying hard, applying your talents, and using the skills you have learned up to that time will be exactly what you should be doing. Then you will graduate, and start on a career path that will be much different than the one your parents traveled. Your career will evolve as the world around you evolves through science, technology, and the changes in culture. You will need to evolve with it, and on the way you will become an expert. Just don’t be surprised if that expertise turns out to be in a different area than when you started.

You may be an expert at something right now. Maybe you are an inventor, an artist, a writer of short stories. A great accomplishment and strong credential to add to your college application is “author.” If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, write one as an expert and tell someone how to do what you do Then self-publish. A new book by Amy Lorenti – writer, designer and digital media marketing expert – tells you how in A Writer’s Guide to Fame and Fortune – Get the respect you deserve, the work you want, and the money you’re worth. Check it out (available at Amazon.com in paperback and in Kindle books). Writing a book as a subject matter expert may just be the boost your application needs to get you into the college of your dreams.

Admissions Decisions Will Be Arriving Soon! Accepted, Denied, Wait-listed…What’s Next?

You run to the mailbox (or check your email) every day only to find a letter that is not one of acceptance, and not one of denial either – instead it is a waitlist letter. Colleges use wait lists when they’ve accepted the maximum number of applicants but still view some applicants as well qualified. Fastweb.com describes the wait list as, “a safety net colleges use to fill their class if not enough accepted students enroll.”

Most schools send out a letter asking you if you will accept a position on the waitlist. You can choose to accept or refuse this offer. How long you wait depends on the school’s enrollment statistics. Though most students receive a decision in May or June from colleges using their waitlist, others have been known to receive acceptances a week before classes start.

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Tips for the Scholarship and College Interviews

If the college allows you to have an interview, take them up on that opportunity. It will show them demonstrated interest in their program.  I know you may be nervous, so practice your responses with family members, counselors, or friends before you meet.  Remember to turn off you cell phone before the interview starts.  Arrive on time, greet the admissions representative with a solid handshake and a smile. Remember to maintain eye contact through out your time together. Take a moment to think before you answer your questions, highlight your academic and extracurricular accomplishments, and place a positive focus on your past.  Do your research about the university, share information about your  visit  to their institution if had one, and prepare some questions for your interviewer to answer. Read more to learn more tips for the college interview.

What Are Colleges Looking For In a Student Applicant?

What are the factors that affect the decisions of the college admissions committee? Some carry more weight in the application process than others. These are ranked from most influential to least. Challenging Schedule; Academic Performance;  Standardized Test Scores Consistent with Grades;  Rank in Class;  Passionate involvement in Extracurricular Activities;  Contribution to Community through Volunteer Activities;  Application Essay – Personal Statement – Authenticity, reflective, impact-oriented;  Letters of Recommendation– Counselor/Teacher;  Tipping factors that can play a role in admissions;  Interview;  Family Ties and Legacy;  Internships/Portfolios/Jobs – Out of School Activities;  Geographic Diversity;  Academic Diversity;  Extracurricular Diversity;  Ethnic/Racial Diversity; and  Socioeconomic Diversity.

A Book of Questions to Jumpstart Your Career Search– Interactive eBook and Paperback Now Available!

Looking for a career change or a new job, but don’t know where to start? Thinking about an encore career? AreBofKwith borders lg you stuck in a rut?

“A Book of Questions to Jumpstart Your Career Search” was written as a resource to help students, parents, educators, and anyone entering or re-entering the job workforce. This ultimate resource tool is like having a professional career counselor beside you every step of the way. It will make you think about questions that may be important to you in your career search such as:

  • How Do I Get Started?
  • What Do I Do Next?
  • Who Can Help Me?
  • Where Do I Look For Information?
  • What Kind of Training Do I Need?
  • What Questions Do I Ask Before Choosing a Major?
  • What if I Change My Mind About My Career Track?
  • Where Do I Find Reliable Online Resources?

This book of questions is meant to be fun and thought provoking. So, discover how you really feel about your interests, skills, talents, and goals in life. One question will lead to another. Available on Amazon and in the College Path Bookstore. Click here for free down­loads Read­ing Apps from Ama­zon for PC, Mac, iPad, and other devices for Kin­dle Ver­sion. Click here for free down­load Read­ing Apps from Barnes and Noble for PC, Mac, iPad and other devices for Nook Version. Continue to read customer reviews!

Hyphenated and Slash Careers Lead to More Releases

Kate A. Kane wrote the article “Are You Hyphen-ated Enough?” back in 1996 but, I think this is still pertinent in 2020.  Bio-Informatic. Forensic-Auditor. Enviro-Psychologist. Students interested in a career may have interest in several majors. Can you combine your interest to have your dream job?  If you want your career to take off, make yourself a one-person, cross-functional team.” She wrote, “The job of the future is all about hyphenates — smart people who combine education, interests, and skills to become virtual one-person cross-functional teams. The world is no longer divided into specialists who know everything about something and generalists who know something about everything. Gaining an edge in the future depends on the ability to hone the hyphen — to creatively bundle (and re-bundle) skills and knowledge.”
Read more about Slash Careers – click here.

Hi-Tech Gadgets!

Have you been thinking about what you want or need to make high school or life at college easier? Here are a few ideas of hi-tech gadgets that will make others jealous.

An iPad, a desktop or a laptop? Without a doubt, most students will choose one of these options. You may need to think about what computer capabilities you will need to get the job done.  Do you need special programs?  Be sure your computer needs meet the appropriateness of your choice of studies. How much memory is important to you? Does your school require a laptop? Will you need a docking station in your dorm room? What size monitor do you need? Read more about hi-tech gadgets by clicking here.

How to Impress Your Instructor Online: Quick Tips to Success for the Virtual Student

How to Impress Your Instructor Online: Quick Tips to Success for the Virtual Student by Harold T. Gonzales, Jr. Ed.D., is the essential resource guide for online students and educators working with students in higher education settings. The author offers an overview of the keys to success for the virtual student as they delve into their online learning experience and provides tips to impressing their online instructor. The book covers a broad range of topics including learning styles, time management techniques, online etiquette and communication skills, evaluation, and the challenging problems of plagiarism and cheating.

This must-read guide for any student considering online learning! Available for $4.99 in the College-Path.com Bookstore. Also on Amazon for the Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook versions!