After “Submit” – Your Post-Application Game Plan for Success
College Applications and AdmissionsYES! You did it! You hit “submit” on your college applications. Take a deep breath. You deserve a pat on the b... Read More
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Decoding College Financial Aid Award Letters: Your Guide to Understanding College Money Offers
College Applications and AdmissionsYES! You got accepted to college! Time to celebrate! And then… the mail comes. Not just acceptance letters, bu... Read More
College Rejection or Aid Too Low? Your Guide to Appeals
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege decision day. You open the letter (or email). And…it’s not the “yes” you were hoping for. Rejection. W... Read More
From Acceptance to Enrollment: Your Post-Acceptance Checklist for College Success
College Applications and AdmissionsYES! You did it! That acceptance letter arrived. All your hard work paid off. Take a moment. Do a happy dance.... Read More
The Gen Z Guide to Digital Portfolios: Platforms, Trends, and Must-Have Sections
Resume and Portfolio BuildingHey Gen Z! Want to show off your skills online? Need to impress colleges or future bosses? Then you need a dig... Read More
Student Portfolio Power-Ups: Adding Videos, Projects, and Multimedia to Wow Colleges & Employers
Resume and Portfolio BuildingYou have a student portfolio. That’s good! But good is not enough to stand out. Want to be WOW? Want colleges ... Read More
Resume Red Flags: Common Mistakes High School Students Make (and How to Fix Them NOW)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingYour resume is like your first handshake. It’s how you say “hi” to colleges and jobs. But wh... Read More
Portfolio for Every Student: Even if You Think You “Haven’t Done Anything” (Yes, You Have!)
Resume and Portfolio Building“I have nothing to put in a portfolio!” Sound like you? Lots of students feel this way. They think portfolios ... Read More
The Visual Resume: When to Use Graphics and Design (and When to Keep it Classic)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingShould your resume be plain black and white? Or should it be bright and colorful? Some resumes use cool design... Read More
From High School to College to Career: How Your Portfolio Evolves (and Why You Need to Start Now)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingThink a portfolio is just for college apps? Think again! Your portfolio is not just for one time. It’s not jus... Read More
Your Cirkled In Portfolio: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Standout Student Profile (Revised Again)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingDon’t think of a student portfolio as just one more school thing to do. Think of it as something much bi... Read More
Resume Keywords That Get You Noticed: Speak the Language of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingYou send your resume online. You hope a real person reads it. But guess what? Often, robots read it first! The... Read More