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The Importance of Observation on College Visits: Applied Knowledge, Part Four

Posted January 21, 2014, 9:28 pm by Evan Berkowitz

Those of you who read my blog at TeenLife regularly know that I have already covered college visiting twice in previous blogs. I will start by saying that this piece,...

College Information Sessions: Applied Knowledge, Part Three

Posted January 21, 2014, 9:27 pm by Evan Berkowitz

Hello and welcome back to my College Admissions Series. When we last left off, I spoke about why journalism is my chosen career path. In this installment, we’ll get into...

Applied Knowledge: Introduction to the College Application Process

Posted January 21, 2014, 8:53 pm by Evan Berkowitz

Many of you out there are parents, many are teens, many are educators, and most of you have probably come into contact (or will come into contact) with the college...

Jobs vs. Unpaid Internships

Posted January 21, 2014, 7:07 pm by Customer Service

As a young person in high school or college, you are under immense pressure from your parents, schools, and even peers, to engage in the job market. Your immediate reaction...

6 Tips to Reduce Junior Year Stress

Posted January 21, 2014, 4:54 pm by Elly Swartz

You’ve heard about the dreaded, yet, legendary junior year since your first day of high school.The year where your homework is relentless, your test schedule out of control, and everything...

5 Tips for Editing Your College Essay

Posted January 21, 2014, 3:53 pm by Elly Swartz

Congratulations! You’ve completed the first draft of your college admissions essay. You do the requisite victory dance around your room because you’re finally finished with your essay! You tell your...