This time of year, you may be considering private schools for your child’s continued education. There are so many options out there, but it’s important not to go by brand name only. Just because a school is well-known, doesn’t mean it’s the best fit for your child. Many parents get caught up in applying to the most competitive schools because they believe that’s the best way to set their child up for a successful future.…
This time of year, our kids are full of nervous energy and excitement about going back to school. That energy can quickly turn in to apprehension and downright stress as the rigors of new course work, exams and project deadlines are set in place. This is a time when students need to be able to handle all that school has to throw at them and if possible thrive in that environment. We all want to…
When applying to colleges, it is important to start the process early. It may seem like there is plenty of time to complete applications, but it is best to not procrastinate. When I applied to college five years ago, I did the early action route. I was accepted to some of my choices by the middle of my senior year. Because I did early action, one of my choices, (and the school I actually attended)…
In competitive admissions pools, where thousands of applicants have strong academic credentials and a laundry list of extracurricular activities, well-written personal essays can mean the difference between getting accepted, waitlisted or outright rejected. Your essays are a chance to go beyond the raw numbers like GPAs or test scores and show admissions counselors how particular experiences have shaped the passions, beliefs and goals you’ll bring to a campus community. But they also present an opportunity…
As far as after-high-school plans go, many families and their children have college lined up as the go-to option. For most students, going right to college after graduating high school is a given, provided that their GPAs and SAT scores allow them acceptance. And, in my personal experience, no other options were ever truly offered as a plausible substitute for going to college. In this era of ever-expanding learning, taking a gap year can be…
Hi All, Can you believe summer is coming to an end and another school year is about to begin? Having a lot of mommy followers and clients, we know the true level of stress that “back to school preparation” can really amount to. While you’ll probably sleep better at night knowing you don’t have to entertain the kids for another hot and long summer day, the school routine can be just as much work…so much…
Massachusetts school committees are still deciding whether they will continue to take the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems exam (MCAS) next year, or if they will go ahead with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Colleges and Careers exam (PARCC). Of the districts that have decided, so far 57 percent have selected PARCC and 41 percent have selected MCAS, according to Jacqueline Reis, spokeswoman for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. If you’re…
In three days, I will be leaving the comforts of home to live in Italy for a month through a study abroad program. I went to college a half hour away from home, and commuted for two of my four years there. The longest I’ve gone without seeing my family is two weeks. This experience will be like nothing I’ve ever done, and that is what studying abroad is all about. I’ve noticed a change…
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Emily Newhook is an outreach coordinator for the MHA degree program from The George Washington University, MHA@GW. Outside of work, she enjoys writing, film studies and powerlifting. Follow Emily on Twitter @EmilyNewhook. Getting Started in Health Care Before Graduating High School As the school year comes to a close, many high school students are busy planning summer vacations and enjoying some much-needed relaxation. But if you’re thinking about pursuing a career in health care, summer…
