The month between fall and spring semesters in college can be a little bit awkward for many college students. It’s a little too much time to completely goof off, but the options for productivity are limited. Take a look at my latest blog on making the most of your winter break from college.

Have you ever taken a personality test to see what job you should be doing? It can be an eye-opening experience! Beyond education and skills, some personality types are simply better suited for a given profession. In my latest blog, I review some of the different personality attributes that will help you narrow down your ideal career choices.

People who take time to learn about the way their own mind and emotions work often have an easier time setting and achieving goals. Self-knowledge helps us have better self-control when facing life’s challenges and successes. This self-knowledge is also important in building relationships.

The most successful people are generally very self-aware. They know what makes them tick, what they are good at, where they need to delegate, and what motivates them. That kind of self-knowledge is powerful!

There are literally hundreds of millions of dollars available to students in the form of private scholarships, but it takes time and effort to apply. Read my latest blog for some tips to help you prepare successful scholarship applications.

Whether the reason for the transfer is academic, social, or emotional, students need to beware that their problems could simply follow them to the new school. While preparing for a college transfer, students should take time to reflect on their experience and consider what they can do to make their fresh start a good one.

Transferring to a new college is a huge decision. Not only will it be expensive, but you could lose credits and have to extend your time in school. Transferring may or may not be the best course of action, but the only way to find out is to look critically at the issues driving this idea.

If you’re intrigued by the idea of study abroad, but you’re not quite sure it will work with your personality, finances, or academic goals, other options are available. A study away program is an off-campus semester in the United States. A short term or summer abroad program still takes you out of the country, but not for a full academic semester.

Divorced, or never-married, parents of college-bound students often wonder how financial aid will be determined. It’s common for families to ask me if one or both parents need to complete the financial aid applications, including FAFSA and CSS Profile. The answer is actually a bit more involved than one might expect so let’s walk through it.

I’ve been working in academia or college coaching for my entire career, so a big part of my role has always been to interpret all of the new terms until my clients are equally fluent. The most common terms we need to define in this context are: Need-blind vs. need-aware admissions and Need-based vs. merit-based financial aid. Learn the differences in this article.

Many people confuse work-study programs with on-campus part-time jobs. While work-study may involve working in a campus role, there’s much more to it than that.

Volunteering, whether on the frontlines of an organization’s mission, or in a more administrative or research role, provides valuable work experience that may help you develop your career goals and interests. When looking for a volunteer opportunity, step outside your comfort zone.

While finishing high school and getting into college was intense, it was all preparation to ensure that you gained the tools, confidence, and resources to excel in your college career. Now that you’re approaching this next phase of your exciting journey, it’s time to prepare once again.

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Scholarship funds are available even after you graduate high school. Fund your education by researching and applying for scholarship opportunities throughout college.

College and Career Strategist, Linda J. Hollenback, MSEd, CPRW shares four tips to boost confidence and channel nerves into powerful creative energy that propels your success during interviews, important meetings, or presentations.

Think of your life - and specifically, your education and career - as a company of which you are the CEO. As the head of You, Inc., you are responsible for making decisions, managing your time and workload, and planning your future.

While the perfect schedule may not exist, it is possible to create an effective schedule that maximizes your gen ed requirements and electives to support you in your future career goals.