by Jackie Thompson With batches of admission decisions coming in each week, many seniors are discovering they’ve successfully tackled the first obstacle on their path to higher education: getting in. Being accepted into any college is cause for celebration, so by all means, celebrate. But remember, the issue of paying for college still remains. “I think a lot of people don’t realize how many scholarships … Continue reading A Cents-ible Guide to Scholarships
by Jackie Thompson College essays ask seniors to tell insightful, sincere, and personal stories in 650 words or less. It’s quite the daunting task and important one too; essays are arguably the most important part of aspiring collegiates’ applications. “I think it’s difficult for seniors to write a good college essay,” Mrs. Moore said. “They don’t have a lot of life experiences or stories … Continue reading Behind the Red Pen: What Teachers Would Write for Common App
by Emily Engle President Obama launched a new initiative coined “It’s On Us” in a September 19th speech. It is aimed at combating sexual assault on college campuses, a growing problem demonstrated by the President’s statistics: 1 in 5 women is sexually assaulted during her college years, yet only 12% of assaults are reported and only a fraction of those cases culminate in the perpetrator’s … Continue reading Obama Launches “It’s On Us” Initiative
by Dru Hunsaker High school senior Rachel Canning was recently noted in several media outlets for an unlikely lawsuit in which she sued her parents for financial support, including tuition for her final year of private school and eventual college expenses. Canning, an 18-year-old honor student at Morris Catholic High School in New Jersey, stipulated that she left home after suffering verbal and physical abuse … Continue reading Child Support or Adult Support? High School Senior Denied Financial Support by Judge
by Emily Caruso 1. Choose classes carefully Fill your senior year with classes that fit your individual interests. Only take AP classes if they interest you and you know that you can do well in them all while still challenging yourself. Colleges receive a copy of your senior year schedule, and the last thing they want to see is that you’re spending tax dollars on … Continue reading Ten Things I Wish I was Told Before My Senior Year
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