Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 30, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE One of the biggest changes for freshman year is a new peer group. You may have friends that you’ve been with since the beginning of high school or even longer. Although graduation time is exciting, it can also be anxiety filled as you think about moving on without your same friends to support you. As you head off to different colleges, think about some of the strategies below: 1.
Princeton College Consulting
MAY 28, 2019
College admissions readers are receiving thousands of applications, and the majority of them are accompanied by multiple letters of recommendation. These letters are crucial to conveying your suitability for a particular college and field of study, so it’s imperative that letters submitted on your behalf distinguish you from other students. Each college has its own rules on the number you can submit; there are some that only allow one, and others allow up to ten letters of recommendation.
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CampusESP
MAY 22, 2019
Parents are an important part of the equation when it comes to new student orientation. Today’s parents are often driving the move-in process, navigating financial options for growing higher ed costs, and supporting their student emotionally through the transition. We know that helping parents help their student get off on the right foot is critical.
Essay Hell
MAY 16, 2019
I’m back! Haven’t posted for many months. I don’t know about you, but the recent college admission scandal gave me a total gut punch. All these rich people buying and cheating their way into colleges. Disgusting. (In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, read this: They Had It Coming from The Atlantic.) I did some soul-searching about my own role as an essay writing coach in this crazy college admissions industry.
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 30, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE There are lots of tests and test dates to keep track of. Knowing what tests are offered when, and the months for registration deadlines are important for scheduling. Planning Your College Entrance Tests 1. Plan your test schedule for taking the ACT, PSAT, SAT and SAT Subjects. 2. Schedule tests with time in between to get your scores back.
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 30, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Going from high school to college is a big step! Here are 5 tips from a current college student to help make your freshman year a success: 1. Learn to manage your time. College classes are arranged differently than high school. You will have gaps of time between classes. Plan each day’s schedule carefully and use the gaps between classes for something productive – study in the library, work at a campus job, join a club or activity. 2.
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 16, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE How do you describe where you live? City? Suburb? Country? As you explore colleges, one thing to consider is the location of the college. Location can make a significant impact on your college experience. Think about where you want to go to school. Here are terms and definitions used in college “locations”: · Major City: Population 300,000 or more: or within a 25-mile radius of a metropolitan area. · Small-Medium City: Population 75,000-299,999 or w
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Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 16, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Standardized testing can be daunting! Follow these tips to reduce your stress and help you do best on your tests. 3 Times is Enough Plan to take the SAT and/or the ACT no more than 3 times each. You should be done testing by fall of your senior year. Try both the SAT and ACT Take a diagnostic test or take the official ACT/SAT tests to see which one you prefer or do best on.
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 16, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE You are almost there! What are your next steps? · Finish strong! Strive to get your best grades this semester. All college acceptances are CONDITIONAL. They are based on the expectation you will finish strong. If you do not, your admissions offer can be rescinded. · Plan your room and board. Complete the forms to request a dorm, select a meal plan and make a housing deposit.
Princeton College Consulting
MAY 13, 2019
Letters of recommendation are an essential part of your college application process. They contextualize your application from an outside perspective and show the degree to which you have earned the respect of the people around you, including the teachers and counselor you will actually ask to write on your behalf. A lot of people don't realize this, but when an admissions committee reviews a college application, beyond grades and test scores, they are really looking for evidence of your characte
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 2, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE It’s May! Congratulations!! Yesterday [May 1] was the deadline for college enrollment decisions and it also marks the end of the application process. And although senior year is not quite over, at least you can feel relaxed in knowing where you will be in the fall. As you wind down in your last few weeks of senior year, take time to acknowledge the people who have made a difference in your life with a card or note.
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 2, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Summertime! Dreaming of sleeping in, hanging out with friends, and producing YouTube videos? Time is precious! Plan now to use your summer time to explore careers, build upon your extra-curricular experiences, learn new skills or have new experiences. Here are some summer ideas. 1. Take up a new form of exercise (swimming, biking, running, etc.). 2.
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 2, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Worried about your upcoming finals or AP tests? Reduce stress and ace your tests by using these study tips from a graduate student. 1. Find a study space that suits you. For students who need a bit of chaos while they work, coffee houses usually have the perfect amount of chatter and noise while also having private study nooks.
Humbach Education Consulting
MAY 2, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The Washington Post recently published an article on choosing a college major titled “The most consequential, and least informed, decision that college students make.” The crux of the article is that major selection is often influenced by unimportant, or seemingly random, unrelated factors. Additionally, some studies show as many as 50% of freshman enter college without having declared a major and up to 75% of students will change their major at lea
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