College advising

There has been a recurring theme in conversations with my college-aged coaching clients lately. “College advising isn’t helping me plan my future.”

Matthew Hudson-Flege, program director of the College Advising Corps. at Furman University, discusses the pros and cons of taking a gap year.

As a college counselor, it can be overwhelming trying to help all your students equally and effectively. Here are 25 amazing 1-minute ideas to help you help your students continuously.

What you do during the nine months of junior year can have a big impact on your college admissions test scores.

Life in college can be unpleasant if you don't have anyone to direct you. Most students regret some mistakes they made at the beginning of the academic year because they didn't follow the instructions from their Academic Advisor. #academic #advisor #advisee #advise #academicadvisor #help #support #edcuation

In college, the only thing more intimidating than an advising appointment is a job interview. Show up to those nerve-wracking advisor meetings with a plan.

Returning to college in your forties is a challenge, but doable. I can’t tell you how many peers mentioned to me, they wished they could go back to college, and finish college. For me, these challenges include, registration/financial aid, study time and time with family. If you have made the decision to go back to […]

Are you thinking about going back to college as an adult? I have done it. I put in the hard work and figured out all the things. Because I have already done this, you don't have to. So, I put so many of my great tips to help you with going back to school into this one post. Check it out. | the budget hustle | #college #adultlearner #thebudgethustle

omg this is the best advice for how to avoid burnout in college if you’re working while in school! Knowing how to balance work and school is so important

Get a head start on college preparation and check out this checklist for how to prepare for college as a freshman in high school.

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Are you a high school student planning for college, but don't know where to start? Julia Byrd: Essay Coach has created an abbreviated timeline for 9th-12th grade that outlines some of the necessary steps for a successful college admissions process. From exploring college majors and career options to researching prospective colleges to submitting applications and writing your admissions essay, this blog post gets you started on a clear path toward college admissions success.

NACADA promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA provides a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and publications. NACADA also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing a Consulting and Speaker Service and funding for Research related to academic advising.

Advisors can help college students do a lot more than just register for classes. They can also help with degree plans, majors, and career options. Share these tips!

What Factors Should You Consider When Choosing A College? contributed by Alex Hepgurn C hoosing a college for study can be a taxing experience and which criteria you should consider and value isn't always clear. And it's also not always black and white. There often is no right or wrong choice; you can make all the informed decisions in the world and not find out until years later what you didn't consider. However, it is prudent to learn and do everything in your ability to prevent these…

College visits are an important part of researching colleges and they can help you decide whether you should apply to or attend a particular school. Here’s a list of questions to consider asking on your next college visit.

Tips for Commuter Students: Live at home and still make the most of your college experience! Get rid of your fear of missing out, save money, and have fun!

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