A resume is a self-advertisement that, when done properly, shows how your skills, experience, and achievements match the requirements of the job you want. This guide provides three free samples on which you can base your résumé. It will also walk you through setting up and laying out the content to highlight your skills and … Continue reading Building Resume →

Dear Readers, Hi there! My name is Julia and I’m a fanatic reader, theater-junkie, dog-lover and soon- to-be senior in high school. I’m writing this blog to share my thoughts on the college selection process. Specifically, to share my feelings and ideas on what it’s like to choose a school and go through the process … Continue reading College Selection Process →

Dear Readers, The topic for today is the oh-so-intimidating subject of college visits. The meticulously planned out interviews, the drawn-out tours, and already-heard information from the admission’s office of a particular school. If you are a junior or senior on the hunt for college, you know what I am talking about! Yeah, let’s suffer together. … Continue reading A Tribute to the College Visits →

Definition of summer for a high school student: (n) Summer: A time to kick back, hang with friends and don’t even think about opening a text book Synonyms: Y.O.L.O, free-time, lazy days, pool-weather Definition of summer for the parents of a high school student: (n) Summer: Time to work on those ACT practice tests, immediately … Continue reading Definition of Summer for a High School Student →