When you graduate from college, most employers will care more about your answer to one question than just about any other, including: Where did you go to college? Was it a prestigious school? What was your major? The question: What can you actually do? I’ve met business majors from prestigious colleges who couldn’t interpret a […]
Read More >Coming next month: 25 Ways to Pay Less for College
Later this month, I’ll be releasing my newest guide, “For Parents: 25 Ways to Pay Less for College.” It will be sold as a downloadable PDF for $3.00. It covers everything from how to save before college, to how to get more financial aid and scholarships, to how to reduce costs once a student is […]
Read More >Show a teacher your appreciation
For a teacher who: …taught the class that became your favorite made you realize how interested you are in US History stayed after school to help you conquer chemistry encouraged you when you needed it applauded your effort when you raised your grade advised your club or organization gave you advice or guidance that had […]
Read More >How college trains you for life changes
Today, I'm officially moving to Seattle, Washington and leaving behind Southern California, the place that I’ve called home since departing for college in 1989 (except for a three-year post-college stint in New York City). No changes at Collegewise or what I do here, just a change in where I’ll be doing it. Going to college is good […]
Read More >One Collegewise student’s story of college and career success
I’m culling stories from our past Collegewise students for inclusion in my book due out in July. I came across one today that captures perfectly how students can maximize their time in college and still land a job in this economy. Wes was a student in our Irvine, California office. He entered Northeastern University as […]
Read More >How (not) to annoy teachers when asking for help
If you're struggling in a class, asking your teacher for help is a good strategy. But there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. Here’s Cal Newport’s post citing common ways college kids annoy their professors when asking for help, and what those students should do instead. Each of his suggestions could […]
Read More >Too many thank-you’s
In the last two years, I’ve been to a college graduation, a building dedication, and several dozen conference opening sessions that all had the same format—the first 10-15 minutes of the opening presentation was a long list of thank-you's. The organizer thanked the sponsor, the committee volunteers, the board of directors, the outgoing president, etc. […]
Read More >Do prestigious high schools get you into prestigious colleges?
Don't count on a prestigious, competitive high school to get your child into the Ivy League. I don't think attending an ultra-selective college is important, which is why this tip comes last. For those of you who do care, the data show that the more brilliant the student body of the high school your child […]
Read More >How do you make the most of college?
You don’t have to go to Harvard to behave like a successful Harvard student. Harvard professor Richard Light wondered why some students in the United States make the most of college, while others struggle and look back on years of missed opportunities. He interviewed over 1,600 Harvard students to learn how successful students improved their […]
Read More >For private counselors: Ten “extras” your customers will appreciate
Running a small business means you have the time and focus to do something "extra" for your customers. The extras are like free prizes, things they didn't expect but always appreciate. The extras are why they tell their friends about you. Here are ten suggested extras to get you started. Try any or all, or […]
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