by Caitlin Vogt | Dec 29, 2020 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes There’s no need to put it lightly: 2020 was rough. You may be grieving for lost loved ones, or trying to understand the economic struggles of family members who lost their jobs. You may be thinking about the lessons learned from Black Lives...
by Caitlin Vogt | Dec 18, 2020 | High School Life, Life During COVID-19
Reading Time: 3 minutes This year has presented many challenges for students, and there’s no doubt that distance learning is one of them. If you’ve been struggling to pay attention during online classes, you’re not alone. Remember, as you adapt and grow accustomed to...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 30, 2020 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes When colleges are test-optional, they are waiving the requirement of ACT or SAT test scores, and allowing you to choose to submit them or not. With more and more schools going test-optional, you may be wondering if you should still take...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 19, 2020 | College Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Going into an unfamiliar place can be scary, especially if you’re going in alone. Luckily, there are many new students equally eager to meet new people because they are in the same sitch as you! If the thought of making new friends intimidates...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 19, 2020 | Career Planning
Reading Time: 3 minutes When looking for a career path that ensures stability AND happiness, it can feel like an impossible task. If you’re unsure of your passions, you may as well check out career employment rates as a starting point. Careers with the lowest...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 19, 2020 | Career Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pursuing an associate’s degree can be attractive for a couple reasons. First, efficiency. It takes less time and money than a traditional bachelor’s degree. Second, it’s a flexible option for students with busy schedules, jobs, and children....
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 9, 2020 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ah, summer vacation. Sunshine days filled with visits to the pool, bike rides through the park, and drippy ice cream cones. While you should definitely use your summer for much needed rest and mental recharge, this is also a fantastic time to...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 9, 2020 | Applying to College, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’ve never heard the term GPA, it’s time to familiarize yourself! It’s one of the most important components to your college application. GPA stands for Grade Point Average and represents a summary of all of your grades throughout your four...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 8, 2020 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to the college application process, most students think that the essays and the letters of recommendation are the most important elements of their submission. Here we will delve into other parts of the application that are equally...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 5, 2020 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 3 minutes Keep in mind that colleges are keen to learn about the candidate behind the GPA and test scores. They want to know who you are, what makes you tick, and the kind of character you display. Obviously, they can glean some of this through your...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 7, 2020 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 5 minutes When logging on to social media or watching the news, you may often hear the word “privilege” being used. For many, this can be a confusing concept to grasp. Learning about privilege will allow us to become more open-minded, and move towards a...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jun 30, 2020 | College Life, High School Life, Life During COVID-19
Reading Time: < 1 minute To all our high school and college graduates, we are thinking of you. We understand what it means to be graduating in this way, at this time. Our hearts go out to all the graduates feeling disappointed. To reach the finish line during a...
