Author Archives: JEG adviser
Military Academies
Want an outstanding education and lots of leadership training? Take a look at the U.S. Service Academies. The four service academies offer challenging academics that emphasize engineering and history along with courses unique to their particular branch of the military. … Continue reading
Posted in February 2015
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Using the Internet to Research Colleges
Searching for college information? The Internet can be a terrific tool for college research. However, with the dizzying abundance of websites related to college admissions, knowing where to look and which websites to trust is key. Here are some tips … Continue reading
Posted in January 2015
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Careers in Design
Gifted with a passion to create, designers use their artistic ability to produce functional items that are visually pleasing. Their influence is seen in the clothes we wear, the physical spaces we inhabit, the merchandise we buy and the print … Continue reading
Posted in January 2015
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Financial Matters: Merit Scholarships
Merit scholarships can help families keep college expenditures manageable. While some merit scholarships are tied to a student’s financial need, many do not consider a student’s family’s income or financial situation. Regardless of your family’s financial situation, good college planning … Continue reading
Posted in January 2015
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Avoiding Senior Slump
Check for tell-tale spots, or perhaps for a suspicious tan. Recurrent outbreaks of senioritis hit America’s high schools each year, peaking when students return from winter break. After surviving SATs and ACTs, after filling out seemingly endless college applications, after … Continue reading
Posted in January 2015
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What Happened to those Lazy Days of Summer?
As competition for selective college admission increases, those lazy days of summer have become a distant memory for many high school students. Some students opt to go to a summer program held on a college campus. Although college-based programs may … Continue reading
Posted in 2015, January 2015
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Understanding Your Child’s PSAT Scores
Every October, thousands of students take the PSAT exam at high schools across the United States. The PSAT is not used by colleges in the admissions process, but the results can help you better understand your child’s academic strengths and … Continue reading
Posted in December 2014
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Majoring in English
English is the most popular major among liberal arts students. More degrees awarded in English than in any of the other liberal arts disciplines. People who choose an English major are not necessarily aspiring writers or journalists. They do, however, … Continue reading
Posted in December 2014
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Financial Matters: Is Attending College Still Worth the Cost?
Media stories about the rising cost of college education and growing student debt, combined with the lingering economic effects of the recession, have led many people to question whether it still makes financial sense to attend college. The answer is … Continue reading
Posted in December 2014
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Responding to Early Admissions Decisions
Cooler weather, holiday gifts and early college decisions generally arrive in December. If you receive such a message, how and when should you respond? Seniors who receive an offer in response to their early decision application must promptly respond accepting … Continue reading
Posted in December 2014
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