Melanie from Jellyvision shares a great post here about how State Farm could have dramatically improved the verbiage in a letter they’d just sent her. You don’t have to be in the insurance business to benefit from the lesson here—think about your audience and communicate with them like a nice human being. We all have […]
Read More >For senior pranksters
It’s about that time of year when the news carries stories of senior pranks. Oil- and water-activated slip and slides. Gorilla glue in the locks. Trees chopped down on campus. Most just aren’t that creative or funny. And some are even criminal. If you’re prank-planning, I’d offer just three thoughts (sorry to rain on the […]
Read More >Re-sharing our STEM Guide
Since I shared Meredith Graham’s fantastic guide to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs on April 12, it has become the most viewed posting in the history of my blog. Yes, her guide is that good. However, the links in my former posts have recently changed since I updated the blog. If you’re looking […]
Read More >Little lessons
I was in a gift shop last weekend when a high school student walked up to the counter, politely introduced herself to the manager, and said: “I really like your store and I was wondering if you might need someone to work here part-time.” The manager invited her to fill out an application and then […]
Read More >Still looking for a college to attend?
For seniors who were left without a viable college option, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) just released their annual report of colleges that are still accepting freshmen or transfer applicants (many are still accepting both) for the fall. The list is compiled based on colleges that respond, and NACAC updates the list […]
Read More >Are prestigious colleges life-changers?
Prestigious colleges aren’t necessarily better schools. That’s an over-arching theme of my blog and of our work at Collegewise. It’s why we encourage students to work hard to give themselves as many college options as possible, but not to define their success based on whether or not a highly-seletive college says yes. What students do […]
Read More >Make your presentation bullet-free
On a cross country flight this weekend, the passenger next to me was working on a PowerPoint presentation. I have no idea what it was about, but I do know it consisted of pages (and pages) of bullet points. At best, bullet points with text will just encourage the audience to read rather than listen. […]
Read More >Effort helps you get the gig
Jason Fried of Basecamp (formerly 37signals) has a great article in Inc. Magazine this month about the importance of effort when looking for a job. The one caution I’d add to the article is that it’s also important to follow directions. Effort is always appreciated, but if an employer gives you specific instructions of how […]
Read More >Ten steps to more productive college prep
Here are ten things any student can do—regardless of your GPA or test scores—to have a more successful, less stressful college planning process: 1. Force yourself to study without any interruptions—no calls, texts, emails, social media—nothing but you and the subjects. 2. Quit any stagnant activities that you don’t enjoy and are simply going through […]
Read More >Two roles colleges want students to play
Students have to play two different but equally important roles in college. First, you’re a student (college is school, after all). Colleges want to know that you’re not just capable of handling the academic demands, but that you’ll also be an engaged, enthusiastic learner. That’s why schools ask applicants to submit transcripts, test scores and […]
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