The time has come at last for your kids to fly the coop and head off to college. It’s a bittersweet time, but likely not one for which you’re unprepared. If you’re like most parents with children in their final years of high school, you’ve spent hours upon hours advising and encouraging them (to put [...]
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The STEM graduate shortage
By admin on Friday, December 2nd, 2011 | No Comments
This week the discussion in higher education has revolved around early college prep and the importance of math in early curriculum. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (also known as STEM) has been on the forefront for education and career fields. But America failing to produce strong numbers of STEM graduates. This infographic depicts the importance [...]
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3 Steps to prepare for a college theatre audition
By admin on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 | No Comments
College Theatre and Musical Theatre Programs are amongst the most competitive programs to gain acceptance to within a College or University. With thousands of applicants vying for a spot, it is important to present your best and most marketable self to make an impression. In order for you to be ready for these auditions, it [...]
Choosing a major–now or later?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | 1 Comment
There was some talk on #collegebound chat recently about college majors and how important they are to your chosen career path. While many students know what they want to major in from day one, a greater number haven’t a clue. My opinion–that’s what college is all about–finding your passion and trying out varied interests. Here’s [...]
Changing majors because of the recession
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, April 30th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Our guest blog post today is by Susan Posluszny, the founder of OPTIONS for Career & Life Planning, specializing in unique programs and services to support students with college major and career planning. Susan is a Master Career Counselor with over 25 years of career counseling experience including 18 years as a college career center [...]
Career planning tips for parents of teens
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, April 2nd, 2010 | No Comments
Our guest blog post today is by Susan Posluszny, the founder of OPTIONS for Career & Life Planning, specializing in unique programs and services to support students with college major and career planning. Susan is a Master Career Counselor with over 25 years of career counseling experience including 18 years as a college career center [...]
When a parent disapproves of a child's career choice
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, March 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Our guest blog post today is by Susan Posluszny, the founder of OPTIONS for Career & Life Planning, specializing in unique programs and services to support students with college major and career planning. Susan is a Master Career Counselor with over 25 years of career counseling experience including 18 years as a college career center [...]
Recession Safe Majors
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Today’s guest blog post is by David Replogle for “The Real College Guide” You could waste four years studying a foundering field. Or, find out right here what careers (and majors) are still worth pursuing during times of economic stress. Like the national census or a good Bruce Willis movie, a recession hits the United [...]
Is your college-bound teen a math wizard?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 | No Comments
By Lauren Joffe for The Real College Guide Math is your thing? Cha-ching! Turns out the 15 bachelor’s degrees with the highest starting salaries have a common denominator: They’re all math-related. Turns out that seventh-grade algebra could come in handy after all — in fact, you can bank on it. Why? Well, recent research shows [...]
