by Bianca Black | Jan 20, 2022 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes You may have tons of questions about college that you’re afraid to ask. Even if it seems silly, it’s not! In fact, it’s great that you are taking care to understand and gather information as you make decisions about your future. Should I go to...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jan 15, 2022 | Parents, Families & Mentors, Paying for College
Reading Time: 2 minutes It takes strength and resilience to pursue your education when financial insecurity is a part of that experience. Finding yourself suddenly unable to pay tuition is a stressful circumstance, and we want to help. With these steps, we hope to...
by Bianca Black | Jan 14, 2022 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes Preparing for standardized tests is a huge part of the college planning process, it can also be a pricey one. Luckily, there are ACT resources that help you prepare for free! What is included in ACT’s free resources? You will find an...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jan 12, 2022 | College Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s no doubt starting college can be a stressful transition: bidding your family farewell, splitting up from lifelong friends, even snuggling your dog one last time (until you come home for the holidays, of course). Luckily, getting...
by Bianca Black | Jan 10, 2022 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes A college tour is the best way to get to know a college and help you decide if it’s a good fit for you. Check out our tips for making the most of these visits. Happy visiting! Draft a list of questions Sometimes it’s difficult to come up...
by Bianca Black | Jan 3, 2022 | Applying to College
Reading Time: < 1 minute College visits are an important step within the college search process. Experiencing campus in-person gives you the opportunity to imagine your life if you attended that school. It’s also a great time to ask questions and interact with...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 28, 2021 | College Spotlights
Reading Time: 3 minutes Meet Susana, an English major at Siena College in Loudonville, NY. She previously attended Port Chester High School. What factors were most important when you decided to go to your school? I knew I wanted to go to a small school where I would...
by myoptions | Nov 9, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes What are Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)? Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) are colleges with greater than 25% of their undergraduate enrollment identifying as Hispanic or Latinx. This designation makes HSIs eligible for government funding...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 6, 2021 | Career Planning, College Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes As a college student, it’s okay if you don’t know exactly what you want to do after you graduate. You have plenty of time to figure it out! However, there are some steps you can take to make sure you are matching your college major to your...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 3, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes As you start your college search, you may not have considered the importance of campus setting. By understanding the different environments of college campuses, you can choose a location where you will thrive. Here we will define four different...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 20, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes During a season full of twinkling lights and holiday cheer, maintaining concentration can feel like the greatest challenge of all. Before you postpone your studies until the new year, check out these tips to balancing work and play during...
by Bianca Black | Oct 17, 2021 | College Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes The thought of simultaneously raising children and earning a college degree may seem like an impossible undertaking. With the pandemic shifting the way colleges and universities are approaching the balance between work, life, and education,...
