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VideoFamily Responsibilities as Meaningful Contributions: How to Frame Caring for Siblings or Family MembersExtracurricular Activities and Leadership Video AvailableMany students have significant responsibilities at home, like regularly caring for younger siblings, looking a...Read More
Leveraging Your Part-Time Job as a Meaningful ExtracurricularExtracurricular Activities and LeadershipMany high school students balance school with part-time jobs – working at local shops, restaurants, or offices...Read More
The “Spike” vs. “Well-Rounded”: Choosing Extracurriculars That Tell Your StoryExtracurricular Activities and LeadershipWhen choosing extracurricular activities, students often wonder what colleges prefer: being involved in many d...Read More
Your Portfolio as a Living Document: Quarterly Check-in & Update StrategyResume and Portfolio BuildingYou’ve built your digital portfolio – congratulations! But your work isn’t quite done. Think of yo...Read More
Language Skills on Your Resume/Portfolio: Showcasing Fluency & Cultural CompetenceResume and Portfolio BuildingBeing able to communicate in more than one language is a fantastic skill. It opens doors, connects cultures, a...Read More
From Idea to Impact: Documenting a Passion Project for Your PortfolioResume and Portfolio BuildingPassion projects – things you create or pursue outside of school simply because you’re interested – are ...Read More
The Micro-Internship & Gig Work Resume: Showcasing Short-Term Experiences EffectivelyResume and Portfolio BuildingMaybe you didn’t have a traditional summer internship. Instead, perhaps you completed a few short projec...Read More
Visual Storytelling in Your Portfolio: Using Infographics & Design (Even If You’re Not an Artist)Resume and Portfolio BuildingYour digital portfolio showcases your achievements and projects. While text is important, adding some simple v...Read More
From Gaming Wins to Resume Skills: Translating Non-Traditional ExperiencesResume and Portfolio BuildingWhen you think about activities for college applications, maybe sports, clubs, or volunteering come to mind. B...Read More
TikTok Resume? Using Short Video in Your Application (Carefully!)Resume and Portfolio BuildingYou might hear people talking about a “TikTok resume.” The idea sounds new and exciting. But shoul...Read More