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The Power of Diction: Ten Strong Summary Statements for Resumes
Resumes are one of the most important pieces of the application process, but employers only spend an average of six seconds perusing them. Thus, it is absolutely imperative that your resume stands out from the crowd — and does so in a stellar way — very quickly. Generally, the best way to… Read Now ⇢
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Email Requests for Letters of Recommendation
Whether you’re applying for a job, a scholarship, or college admissions, chances are you are going to need letters of recommendation in addition to your highschool resume. Requesting someone write a reference for you can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned applicant, but it doesn’t have to be. First, think about who… Read Now ⇢
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Scholarship Searches for Students
Post-secondary education — whether it’s a four-year university, a two-year community college, or trade school — is pricey. In fact, it’s one of the most expensive investments that one makes in their lifetime. For the 2016–2017 school year, the average cost of tuition and fees was $33,480 for private colleges, $9,650 for… Read Now ⇢
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Scholarships for Summer Programs
Last week we talked about the incredible opportunities and experiences that summer programs can provide for high school students, but what we did not mention is how expensive they can be. While fees vary by program, they generally cost a few thousand dollars. The two-week pre-college program at Harvard, for instance,… Read Now ⇢
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Summer Programs for High School Students
Summertime as a student is wonderful: relaxing, refreshing, and rejuvenating.It is also a great time to increase your hours at your part-time job, volunteer in the community, participate in extracurricular activities, and intern in your field of interest. As you enter your final years of high school, it is also… Read Now ⇢
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Senior Year: Top Five Keys to Success
Seniors! It’s your last year of high school! There are less than 12 months until you start the next chapter of your life! While it may be tempting to let the senioritis take over and settle into the senior slump for the remainder of your high school career, do not let… Read Now ⇢
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How to Write Your First Resume
Building a resume can be a piece of cake when you have years of experience under your belt, but it’s a little more challenging when you’re first getting started. You generally have credentials to list under the education category, at least a professional position or two for work experience, and… Read Now ⇢
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Junior Year: Top Five Keys to Success
For the past two weeks, we have been identifying the Top Five Keys to Success for high school students who are planning on attending college. We started with freshmen and moved on to sophomores, and now it is time to discuss one of the most pivotal years of high school: eleventh grade. As… Read Now ⇢
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Importance of Internships for High School Students
Professional experience prior to college graduation is becoming increasingly important as the job market becomes more and more competitive, and such training generally occurs through internship opportunities. In 2014, 80% of employers viewed recruiting as the primary function of internships, which explains why 61% of college graduates who were offered a job immediately following… Read Now ⇢
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