Issues for Seniors
Making that tough final decision
Students must make a deposit at one school by May 1. The biggest question I get at this time of year is “how do we decide?”Being faced with multiple good…
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“Senioritis” – avoid it at all costs — Part 2
Tis the season, no, not Christmas, but it’s senior slump time. Like seasonal allergies, “senioritis” goes into attack mode around this time each year. Merriam-Webster http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senioritis defines senioritis as, “an…
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College freshmen, think ahead and plan carefully about what to pack
A standard dorm room. Photo by Alec Sitton T-minus one month and counting. The countdown to your first day as a college freshman has officially begun. There are advice articles…
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No acceptance in hand? There’s still space available at these Carolina colleges
Photo by Tricia Coyne/Queens University of Charlotte Is there room at the U? If your high school senior was caught in the unfortunate position of being denied everywhere they applied…
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Guard against late spring ‘senioritis’
With the iconic Furman Bell Tower in the background, students spend a relaxing afternoon beside the campus lake. Photo by Jeremy Fleming, Furman University LEE SHULMAN BIERER For many high…
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How to deal with denial and handle disappointing news
Photo by UNC Greensboro Last week was a tough one for many high school seniors. Students have now heard from all the schools where they applied, with either joyful acceptances,…
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High school seniors, here’s your fall checklist
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by Robert Kinlaw, collegetownnc.com The to-do list for high school seniors seems to be growing longer each day. When they’re not doing homework, participating in their…
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Lessons learned freshman year – Part 2, importance of connecting
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by Robert Kinlaw, collegetownnc.com When students share what makes them anxious about heading off to college, most of them confess that they’re concerned about leaving the…
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Secrets to a successful freshman year – Lessons learned, Part 1
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by Robert Kinlaw, collegetownnc.com Last fall, I reached out to Ben Knoble for his wisdom on adjusting to freshman year of college. Ben was a 2016…
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Even if you were left without a spot for next fall, there are still options
LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by Amanda Nguyen, collegetownnc.com With all the conversation about how tough a year this was for high school seniors applying to college, you might find it…
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