The idea of writing a high school resume can be daunting to some students. After all, aren’t resumes for adults? With jobs and skills and all that? While it may seem strange to write out all of your experiences into the resume format, you’ll find that it’s necessary not only when applying to college, but when applying to things like jobs or internships. Read our tips below for how to write a head turning high school resume:
At many schools, teacher recommendations form an important component of the college application package. Colleges want to get an idea of who you are as both a person and as a learner, and they recognize that teachers are uniquely suited to provide an assessment on both fronts. However, despite the importance of a strong teacher recommendation, some students have trouble navigating this essential step. How you ask your teachers for recommendations can have a significant impact on your application as a whole. Here are our steps for getting the most out of your teacher recommendations:
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For anyone emerging from the fog of deadlines and sprint finishes, congrats on making it this far! Keep reading to learn more about our tips on how an application calendar can help to keep you on track.
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After the research, the visits, and the info sessions, students and parents always arrive at the same question –– “What Do Colleges Want?” The truth is, it’s a tough question to answer.
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Application Burnout can be a very real phenomenon for students approaching the end of a long application season. As if getting through end of year final exams wasn’t enough of a challenge, seniors now find themselves struggling to put the final finishing touches on applications—editing resumes, finalizing short answer responses, revising essays, and putting on the last few polishes. The process is long and tough but absolutely worth it. Take a look at our tips for how to finish strong and avoid application burnout.