by Caitlin Vogt | May 28, 2021 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19
Reading Time: 2 minutes With the changes brought on by the pandemic, we know that sports recruitment may look different to many students. Here are ways to capture the attention of college recruiters. Communicate constantly with your coach If you are hoping to keep up...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 25, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes With more and more schools going test-optional, you may be wondering if you should still take the ACT or SAT. To clarify, when colleges are test-optional, they are waiving the requirement of ACT or SAT test scores. This gives you the choice to...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 25, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice
Reading Time: < 1 minute For graduating seniors looking forward to college in the fall, you may think that your work is done. We compiled a few of our blogs that will help you plan and prepare for college over the summer! Completing Your To-Do List This includes...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 24, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s official! You’ve made your college decision, and now you are preparing for college in the fall. If you participated in AP courses or dual enrollment, it’s important to make sure your chosen college gets your scores and college grades. That...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 24, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes When starting your college applications, you may feel overwhelmed by the task at hand. To relieve this pressure, be sure to take this process one step at a time. Here we will cover the steps you can take at the earliest stages of your college...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 14, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to application deadlines, timing is everything. As you are applying to college, you may encounter a few different types of application deadlines. Read on to learn about the different choices associated with submitting...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 7, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s no doubt, building a college list required a lot of research, reflection, and hard work. You know what you want and need from college, and you’ve created a college list that aligns with your goals and preferences. Now what? Here are...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 1, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many students begin their college journey at a community college for many different reasons. If you are considering this path, check out some of the benefits of starting out at a community college. 1. Money Money is often a huge motivating...
by kayla.rickels@encoura.org | Apr 30, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dear Class of 2021, Keeping life afloat during a pandemic is hard. It can feel even harder when you are trying to figure out your steps after high school. It’s okay if you fell behind on college applications or missed deadlines. As...
by Caitlin Vogt | Apr 30, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice
Reading Time: 4 minutes When you first started researching colleges of interest, your list may have grown substantially in length. For many reasons, you will want to narrow down your list to a manageable number of schools to apply to. Most students settle around 6-10...
by Caitlin Vogt | Apr 23, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice
Reading Time: 2 minutes When applying to college, building a college list is an essential first step. Creating this list can be confusing, especially when there are lots of voices sharing their opinions and interpretations of an ideal college experience. The truth is,...
by Caitlin Vogt | Apr 16, 2021 | Applying to College, Student Advice
Reading Time: 2 minutes When applying to college, you may feel out-of-control, especially knowing that college admissions has the power to accept, deny, or waitlist your application. However, it’s important to remember that you are the customer! The same way you might...
