Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “college applications”
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In this blog post, I share 8 things to do over the summer that will make college easier. I’m not talking about taking summer courses – although that’s a brilliant idea. Instead, I’m talking about 8 activities that target the same …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In this blog post, I identify and explain the four most important skills you need in college. While I could have made this list much longer (you need many skills to succeed in college!), I narrowed it down to the four …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The summer season is a great time to boost your student resume with activities you don’t have time for or that aren’t offered during the school year. A good student resume should have a balanced combination of activities (sports, clubs, music, …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The college application process has many moving parts, each of which requires planning ahead. (Hello, SAT prep!) And, each of which can be stressful. One part of the college application process that often overwhelms or confuses students is the teacher recommendation …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are many reasons to work at a part-time job as a student, which I explore more down below. But balancing school and a part-time job as a student is not easy, and all pros and cons should be considered before …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This blog post covers everything you need to know about your GPA in college and high school, including how to raise your GPA, how to calculate your GPA, and why it even matters in the first place. What is a GPA? …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I have organized the following guide as a series of common questions I receive from college-bound students and/or their parents. I keep my answers simple and brief because this guide is intended to offer an overview. What is the difference between …
