Creating a College Budget that Works If you are not sure where to start when building a budget for college, you are not alone. Managing finances while in college can be a life stress yet with proper planning and an eye for detail you can effectively create a workable budget. Below you will find a…
Refining Your Time Management Skills Before College If you have ever felt like there are simply not enough hours in the day, you are not alone. While the root cause of this feeling will vary from person to person, it is vital to understand what drives this emotional tide for you. Understanding Time Management Let…
Effectively Managing Stress in College We will start this guide taking the time to understand the components that make up stress, addressing the various types of stress, and moving on to solutions to help minimize stress in your life. Taken together, you will be able to process the origins of stress and how to develop…
Leveraging College to Change Careers The decision to change careers can be a truly agonizing one. With the questions we receive from people around the country, we were inspired to gather a handful of pointed questions on this topic. Our goal is that this article will help instigate a meaningful conversation about utilizing education to…
Using College to Add Skills to Your Toolbox Deciding whether or not to go back to college can be a multi-faceted decision for young students as well as working adults. The complexities that can sway your decision to attend college can range from balancing family life, work, volunteer duties, and community obligations. Personal obligations and…
Life After a Job Loss Losing a job is tough. Whether the losing your job is voluntary or involuntary, the change can be a challenge to cope with initially. As a result of this potential dislocation with your expected routine, we have put together a list of things to consider today instead of waiting. Being…
High School Senior Checklist As a high school senior you have some big decisions to make. This is the year you need to decide which colleges to apply to and determine financial aid packages to help you make the best decision. In addition to the resources in this checklist, make sure to read the Match…
High School Senior Mistakes to Avoid It is not uncommon for high school seniors to feel the pull towards the future and to get distracted during the school year. It will indeed be a busy year rife with big life-changing decisions along with a need to be organized and focused on college admissions. This energy…
High School Junior Checklist Your junior year in high school is a critical year in school. We have distilled a quick list of the most critical components of your high school junior year to help you track with your college goals. The quarterly list below is intended to be a companion with our award-winning eBook…
High School Junior Vital Resources As a high school junior, you are now more than halfway through your high school experience. It is ever-more critical to stay organized and goal-oriented as the time frame for college approaches. Like any large goal, we suggest you come up with a set of specific milestones then supporting activities…