Yes, A College Degree is Still Worth It
May 22, 2023
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College graduates continue to command higher wages, but to combat falling enrollment, schools need to emphasize skills over credentials
Should My Kid Take a Gap Year?
April 22, 2023
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Ask Lisa Podcast #114 explains how having an extra year can go a long way toward helping students make the most of the college opportunity.
Taking a Gap Year Before Medical School: Pros, Cons
February 25, 2023
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Click here to read U.S. News article published 1/5/2023
Preparing for an Internship Interview
January 19, 2023
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How making the extra effort helps candidates stand out, whether for internships, part-time jobs or full time positions.
Sky-High College Costs Explained
January 19, 2023
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Michael Horn’s The Future of Education Substack has an excellent summary of the drivers of higher education’s costs, which have risen significantly higher than inflation for decades.
The Pandemic Generation Goes to College. It Has Not Been Easy.
November 3, 2022
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Click here for New York Times article, November 1, 2022
How to Finance a Gap Year
September 30, 2022
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Not every high school grad wants to go straight into college or career training. For many, a gap year is the right choice because the last thing they want to do is hit the books—again! The question is, how to afford one?
The Honest Guide to College
August 31, 2022
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First year college student attrition is financially and emotionally devastating for families, and destabilizing for colleges. What goes wrong for so many students? And how can we stop the bleeding?
Seeking College Admissions Edge, More Students Take Gap Year
April 28, 2022
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Rising rejections at highly-selective colleges and hopes for better luck in a year are pushing more seniors to take a yearlong pause after high school.
How to Find a High School Internship
March 9, 2022
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While internships are traditionally part of the college experience, high school students are increasingly looking to take on internships as a way to enhance resumes and college applications while trying on a career.
