High School

After working hard for four years of high school, taking the SAT, completing who knows how many applications, and finally receiving your college acceptance letter, it’s tempting to treat your college admission as the go-ahead for full-force senioritis. But before you slack off completely, remember that it’s still possible for colleges to rescind your application after you receive your acceptance letter. If you don’t believe it, then those of you who stopped reading your letter after “Congratulations!” should take another look. If you read carefully, it probably says something along the lines...
High school graduation day has come and gone and it’s finally summer. But, this isn’t just any summer; it’s the one before college, a season filled with endless possibilities. One of its most exciting events will be your first real college experience: orientation. Sure, you may have visited your university for tours with your parents, but orientation is the first time that you’ll get to experience college as an official student. For many schools, orientation is mandatory, but even if it’s not, you should definitely go. If nothing else, you’ll get to interact with a bunch of your fellow...
If the prospect of going off to college for the first time seems intimidating, you're not alone. On top of adjusting to a new environment - possibly in a new state or region of the country - new classes and professors, and a new schedule, you also need to adjust to a new social scene. If you’re going out-of-state or somewhere away from all your friends, it can be reassuring to know a few familiar faces before you make the big move onto campus.   While you absolutely should join your school’s official Facebook group to connect with other students and stay updated on your school’s latest...