Carolina College Bound
So you think your kid is a superstar…
What parent or child doesn’t dream of that photograph on “Signing Day” when that big athletic scholarship for their child is real. After all those practices and games in the…
Read moreFreshman Survival Secrets – Part 2
Ben Knoble, a 2016 graduate of Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte and a first-year student at UNC Chapel Hill shared his wisdom about what was a very successful first…
Read moreA Chapel Hill freshman reflects back on his first semester
I thought it would be helpful to hear directly from a first-year (freshman) student about their first semester survival secrets. Ben Knoble, a 2016 Ardrey Kell High School graduate, was…
Read moreBig public schools that make you feel right at home in the Carolinas
Last week I wrote about the unexpected perks of attending a large school. I say unexpected, because most people make assumptions that large schools are impersonal places where students are…
Read moreBenefits of large schools
To the casual observer, news from large colleges and universities is often more focused on athletic championships and unfortunate scandals. Big schools are frequently labeled negatively as institutions that are…
Read moreConsider these small-school perks and options in the Carolinas
Size can really make a difference in a student’s college experience. Lots of students are wishy-washy about a variety of factors when they consider which colleges will represent a good…
Read moreA few key reasons many students stay in the Carolinas for college
Did you know that North Carolina is home to an ivy-league school. Sort of. The University of North Carolina is one of just four states that boast what are commonly…
Read more5 common mistakes in college admission essays and how to avoid them
While college essays are not the most important part of your application, they can be a tipping factor. So you want yours to stand out for college admissions officers who…
Read moreWalking the Thanksgiving tightrope
College students are homeward-bound. For many freshmen it will be their first visit back since packing up last August. Thanksgiving, the uber-American family togetherness holiday, can be equally tough for…
Read moreHow to prep for your college interview
Most go well, but practice and research the school to ensure you succeed. Sweaty palms, churning stomach and the deer-in-the-headlights look are common anticipated experiences for high school seniors when…
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