Beyond the Resume: The Power of a Cover Letter (and How to Write One That Gets Read)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingYou have a great student resume. Awesome! Is that all you need to get a job or internship? Not always. There’s...Read More
Portfolio for Scholarships: Tailoring Your Profile to Win Free College Money
Resume and Portfolio BuildingWant to win more scholarships for college? Of course, you do! Essays are key for scholarships. Grades matter t...Read More
SAT vs ACT: What’s the Difference? Should I Take Both? (Let’s Decode the Test Drama)
College Applications and AdmissionsSo, you’re gearing up for college apps and trying to figure out whether to take the SAT or ACT—or both. ...Read More
How to Write a College Essay That Actually Stands Out
College Applications and AdmissionsLet’s be real—writing a college essay can feel like a lot. You’re supposed to sum up who you are, impress admi...Read More
How to Stand Out in Competitive College Applications
Resume and Portfolio BuildingWhy Standing Out Matters in College Admissions Process Let’s be real—With college acceptance rates at top scho...Read More
Should I Apply to a College Even If I Don’t Meet the GPA or Test Score Requirements? (Spoiler: Yes!)
College Applications and AdmissionsSo you found your dream school, but there’s one tiny problem—your GPA or test scores aren’t quite hitting thei...Read More
5 Tips to Manage Test Anxiety in a Classroom – For Teachers and Students!
Mental Health and Well-BeingHappy Spring! Trees are budding, flowers are blooming and days are getting longer. It’s a time for new beginni...Read More
You’ve Been Rejected from a College: Now What?
College Applications and AdmissionsThe reality of college admissions is that sometimes you’re accepted and sometimes you’re waitlisted. But then ...Read More
Welcome to SAT/ACT Season (If You Decide to Take the Tests)
College Applications and AdmissionsHappy testing season! With SAT and ACT testing approaching, it can be a stressful time for parents and student...Read More
Standing Out: How to Make Your College App Pop as Standardized Testing Fades Away
College Applications and AdmissionsEarlier this year, Cirkled In CEO Reetu Gupta wrote for Puget Sound Business Journal about one of the far and ...Read More
Keeping Students Motivated During the Holiday Season
Mental Health and Well-BeingWhile the holidays can bring excitement and joy, lack of motivation can set in for everyone—including students...Read More
Clean Up Your Social Media in 3 Easy Steps
College Applications and AdmissionsAccording to 2018 Kaplan Test Prep survey, about 25% of college admissions officers review applicants' social ...Read More