Tip of the Week - April 16, 2012

For students with the graduation year of:

2008 & 2009: Clean up your Facebook and Twitter accounts – even more.  Employers are now going so far as to ask job candidates for their Facebook passwords. This allows them to see information, even things that you have marked as private. Of course, it is up to the candidate to provide this information, but this shows how heavily employers are considering this.

2010 & 2011: Get ahead on assignments that are due at the end of the semester. Getting a jump on any papers, projects or assignments that are due near the end of the semester will free your time up when you need to prepare for finals. This is a great way to manage the pressures that come with the conclusion of a term.

2012: Know your payment options. Many institutions will offer payment plans, in which families can pay monthly rather than at the end of each semester. If this interests you, call or e-mail the financial aid office to see if this is an option. You may also be able to find information about this on the school’s financial aid webpage.

2013 & 2014: Cover your bases with your entrance exams. You will need to send your test scores to the schools through the test maker’s websites (www.act.org for ACT, andwww.collegeboard.org for SAT). Colleges must have received these via this method in order to complete your application. You do not need to do this immediately upon registration, but remember that it must be done.

2015 & Above: Choose electives wisely. The electives on your transcript are another way that colleges will learn about you. Selecting the electives that you will enjoy, and ones in which you will work hard will show in your grades and work very much in your favor. It is also an opportunity to discover new areas of study that you may like to explore further.

Sincerely,

Your Friends at Ensphere College Planning Services