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Everything You Need to Know to Fill Out the FAFSA in 2022
It’s just about time to fill out your FAFSA and the panic hits… the FAFSA can be a scary process for even the most seasoned of parents, but with this helpful guide and interview with Interim Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Aid at Wilkes University, Mr. Jared Menghini. Learn all of the tips and tricks to filling out the FAFSA in one place, plus get the free guide for how to fill it out in 8 easy steps.
Searching for Scholarships
Scholarships are about the closest thing you can get to free money, but many students and parents are lost when it comes to where to look and how to apply. This blog contains 9 fantastic scholarship search engines and websites that will give you access to countless scholarship opportunities of all kinds. From niche scholarships to nationwide scholarships, there are scholarships for everyone to apply to.
The Power of Coloring
Recently, coloring has made a huge comeback, and for good reason. In this article, you’ll find 5 well-known reasons to embrace coloring plus 2 additional reasons that are a bonus when it comes to teenagers. Also, a teachers and school counselors can find a great resource for their classrooms and offices here as well.
Getting the Most Out of Your Internship
Having an internship is almost required in this day and age, but what if you aren’t getting what you need to out of yours? Well, that’s where this blog comes in- it’s loaded with great information about what to do to get more experience and how to ask for more responsibilities. A must read for any college level intern.
5 Easy Options for After High School Graduation That Work in 2022
Many high school students struggle with what to do after high school graduation- this article is your answer: with all of the post-high school options available and laid out so you can easily understand them and what is involved, this is a great read for any parent or high school student.
Quick Tips for Rising, College Bound Seniors
Every want the secrets to getting into college? Well, this former admission counselor and school counselor breaks down everything that rising seniors need to do this summer to best prepare them for college applications this fall.
Passion versus Paying Bills: Which is more important in your career?
Most people are content in their jobs, but what if you aren’t. What do you do if you are truly unhappy in your job, but your passion won’t support you financially. Find out how to make the most out of your career and still keep your passions alive.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in the Workplace
It’s AAPI Heritage Month and many are wondering what they can do to stand up for Asians, particularly in the workplace. We address a few tips for bettering your workplace and making it more Asian American and Pacific Islander friendly. Read on for tips!
What To Do This Summer to Boost Your College Applications
If you are looking for the secret formula for college admissions there isn’t one, but this blog has the next best thing: tips and ideas for what to do this summer to make sure your college application stands out from the others.
Making Your College List
Making your college list is key as you enter the summer before your senior year. It helps you decide where to visit, figure out what test scores and GPA you should aim for and determine when you should complete your college applications. Our “how to guide” for making your college list provides all the insight you need to get started.
Working From Home, Supporting Mom & Pop Businesses
Working from home can be a blessing, but it also comes with it’s challenges. Sometimes you need to get out and find other places to do your work from. Why not support local or Mom & Pop Businesses in the process. I’ve listed some of my favorite places to frequent around Corpus Christi, TX and some of the other places I’ve lived.
How to Write a Federal Resume
There are many suggestions of how to write a federal resume out there, with so many ideas, the right way can get lost in the mix. This article is an in-depth look of our to write a federal resume that is perfect for the usajobs.gov platform and will get you hired into a government job.
Differences Between Federal Resumes and Standard Resumes
Government jobs can feel tricky or elusive, but if you have a federal resume, this is not the case. It’s a little known secret that a well-written federal resume is quite different from a standard resume. The bigger secret is exactly how to write your federal resume to get that government job. This post goes over the differences between the two types and helps you prepare to write your federal resume to help you standout and get hired in a government job.
Day of Unplugging
Unplugging can be a challenge, especially during a job search. As hard as it is, it is vital to our mental and physical health. Here are tips for ways to unplug but continue to network in-person so you can continue to find a job.
Understanding Your Financial Aid Package
With all of the confusing language and lack of a standard format, most families struggle to understand financial aid packages. This article helps to unpack what your package means in the most simple and easy to use terms.
The Power of Positivity
Often times in our careers we are faced with difficult or unfair situations. Using positive affirmations and seeking out sources of positive is one great strategy for dealing with this. Further, positive affirmations in general have shown to have many beneficial impacts to our overall health and happiness. Adopting a more positive outlook can go a long way to boosting your career and career potential and elevating you out of a negative situation.
Hurry Up And Wait.
Application processes are much like a game of hurry and wait. If you’ve played it, then you know. However, there are several things you can do during this waiting period to increase your chances of either acceptance (for college applicants) or hiring (for job seekers). You can find strategies for both types of applicants in this article. Also, for fun, see how zombies are related to your job search.
Women in Sports
This week we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports. What better way to honor them than to help future athletes navigate the NCAA journey in order to go on and play sports at the collegiate level. This article reviews the process for high school athletes and indicates that required GPA and test scores for each division.
National Spouse Day
This blog is much closer to home than many of my others- it focuses on my husband’s career journey to show that it is never too late to figure out your passions and pursue them. Career counselors can be a great asset when trying to determine your career goals, read this blog to find out how.
Hunt for Happiness
#Huntforhappinessweek is upon us! Being happy is extremely important to our mental health and overall well-being. While there are many ways to find happiness in your life, this blog will focus on ways to find it in your career, which studies have found to be linked to your happiness at home.