Happy 4th of July!
Explain the Value of Cooperative Education Programs or “Co-Ops”
One definition of a cooperative education program is a structured experience which combines practical work and the classroom-based education. Such programs provide academic credit for job experience to help a student from school-to-work and encourage service learning.
- Provide an opportunity to learn from some experienced and supportive colleagues in the workplace
- Gain practical experience while earning a degree and getting a head start in career
- Student mature, are more experienced, and already respected for accomplishments in co-op work assignments
- Gain hands-on work experiences in specialized fields like engineering and business, etc. Read more reasons to look at Co-Op opportunities.
Dorm Room Decorating – Conquer the Budget, Small Space, and Ugly, Standard Furniture!
What are the three biggest concerns facing college freshmen when it comes to setting up a dorm room? Working within a budget, coping with a small space, and learning how to manipulate the standard, ugly dorm room furniture. So, what can you do to a room which you aren’t allowed to paint, with walls you can’t nail objects into, and two-of-a kind beds, dressers and desks? Learn more about how to make your space comfortable, bring a little bit of home with you, and create storage area which is essential.
Quick Tips for Those on a Budget!
- Can’t paint? Use chalk to draw on the walls – you can erase it later with baby wipes or a dry eraser.
- Try fabric on walls by using corn starch mixed with water. Apply the mixture to wall, smooth it out and watch how the fabric sticks to it. It’s all natural and comes right off without removing paint. This is an easy way to get color and texture in your room. Click here for tips on decorating a small, boring space on a budget.
What Are the Benefits of Summer Reading?
Summer is a great time to catch up on reading about some of your favorite topics. It’s time to let your imagination take you on a journey. Reading for pleasure can help turn you into a life-long learner. For some, reading also can be a lot of fun! It can be a time to get cozy in an environment that is conducive to your reading. So grab your favorite snack, choose your spot, sit back, and enjoy the story.
What are the benefits? Reading:
- Is a skill that develops over time with practice
- Builds comprehension skills and vocabulary Click here to read more about the benefits of reading.
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? Are
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!
Graduates: Here is What to Do While On the Waitlist
Re-evaluate your list. Prioritize those wait-list schools.
A Speedy Response. Hopefully you responded quickly and honestly as some schools look at response time to be on their wait-list. Did you tell your college why they would be a good fit for you and why you want to be there?
Be Realistic. Some schools will respond to those on the wait-list and some will not so keep in touch, but don’t overdo it. If you have something substantive and new which has taken place since you last wrote, mention it. It’s not in your best interest to send weekly or daily emails.
Know that the decision is out of your hands.
Make the best of your situation.
Embrace the acceptances. It’s tough when a dream school defers a student, but being placed on the wait list might be a signal to move on. While there is a chance that a student may be admitted in the late spring or summer, it is best for students to embrace the schools that have accepted them.
A Wild Card. Once your letter is off to the school, focus with all your heart on making your best choice among the places you have been admitted. It is best to treat the wait-list school as a “wild card;” deal with it when you receive it.
It’s Time to Think About Summer – What Is There To Do?
Every summer, high school students search for summer jobs or activities to fill their summer vacation. It is a time when students can also demonstrate to colleges that they have an interest in development outside the classroom.
Younger students may enjoy heading off to camps including theme-based camps. Campers are encouraged to learn about topics such as art, music, leadership, or special topics such the environment. They will engage in the learning experience through songs, skits, day trips, games, and other camp-wide activities.
High school students may be looking for a more fulfilling summer experience. Some may choose to attend a pre-college program that allows them to test the waters in an area of interest such as writing, technology, the arts, film, sports, science, travel, business, debate, and community service or activism. Volunteering at charitable organizations is a great way to match talents and interests. Others may choose a study abroad program that immerses the participant in three-dimensional learning experience. Engaging in an internship can offer students the opportunity to gain more knowledge about possible college majors. Read more about what to do during summer break.
Don’t Sweat the Essay this Summer: Make a Plan!
You’ve heard the college application essay is a big deal. Now that you are officially a rising senior, it’s time to figure out what to write about.
Are these dreaded essays going to hang over your head all summer? Most aren’t even due until late fall or even January anyway. So what’s the rush?
In my opinion, there’s no rush. But if you are smart, you will give yourself a deadline now. And make a plan. Otherwise, the pressure will start building in
the back of your mind, and the anxiety of what you “should be doing” could hurt the fun you are having.
Some college counselors and essay “experts” advise students to simply start thinking about their essays over summer, and casually brainstorming ideas, and reflecting on themes such as, “What makes me unique?” or “Who am I?”
I don’t think active introspection can hurt, but I believe it’s more effective to make a specific writing plan, with deadlines, and stick to it. Worrying about these essays is the worst part.
To see the new essays for the 2016-2017 Common Application, click here. http://blog.commonapp.org/2015/03/31/2015-2016-essay-prompts/
The GET IT DONE Plan of Attack – Read the two week approach – make a plan.
