Ultimate ROTC Guide

Ultimate ROTC Guide

What is the ROTC? You may have heard of the acronym ROTC before but perhaps you are not familiar with what it stands for nor its purpose.  The acronym ROTC is short for the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps.  The objective of the ROTC program is to serve as a training ground for service in branches…

Using Facts to Make an Informed Decision About College

Using Facts to Make an Informed Decision About College

College Decision Making Decoded When was the last time you saw an article or magazine touting a top ten list of best colleges in the world?  Lists of this magnitude are created with the primary purposes of selling magazines.  Period.  The best university in Texas or California may have no bearing on your college choice…

Ultimate Checklist for High School Students

Ultimate Checklist for High School Students

 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to   change the world.”  ~Nelson Mandela   Please find below a list of valuable resources to help you further navigate the college admission process.  From details about your freshman year to job transitions to resources for students with special needs, we have compiled a…

How to Successfully Transfer Colleges

How to Successfully Transfer Colleges

College Transfer Basics “Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire.” ~William Butler Yeats   If transferring schools is in the offing for you, please read the following sections carefully to help with a smooth transition from one higher education institution to another. Popular Types of College Transfers There are three…

How to Successfully Transition to College

How to Successfully Transition to College

Transitioning to College “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” ~Robert Frost   So you have spent time on the internet searching colleges, winnowed down a workable list, visited your top schools, and come up with a short list of prospective colleges.  Now it’s time to…

College Resources for Students with an IEP or 504 Plan

College Resources for Students with an IEP or 504 Plan

IEP and 504 Plan Essential Information For students applying to college with an IEP or 504 Plan, it is important to understand how to best navigate the admission process.  We will help you discover the basics of an IEP and 504 Plan, expectations in college, and what do expect once you begin your college tenure….

Complete College Guide for Homeschooled Students

Complete College Guide for Homeschooled Students

College Guide for Homeschooled Students As the number of parents and guardians elect to homeschool their children, it is important to think about the implications on college admissions.  Recent surveys indicate there are over 2.3 million home-educated children in the United States and is now a viable, legal option in all fifty states. In this…

Complete Resource Guide for College Students with Disabilities

Complete Resource Guide for College Students with Disabilities

College Guide for Students with Disabilities In the not-so-distant past, a prospective college student with a disability would have very limited opportunities to access the myriad higher education options to other students.  Fortunately, there have been marked strides made with adaptive technology and legislative advances to support college students with a variety of disabilities. From…