Tips of the Week - May 21, 2012

For Students with the graduation year of:

2008: Send a thank-you. As the excitement of graduation dies down, it is certainly in your best interest to send a simple thank-you note to professors or administrators with whom you have worked. In job searches or applications for graduate studies, you never know when you may need a reference. Additionally, it is the polite, courteous thing to do.

2009-2011: Thinking ahead can really pay off. In order to ensure a timely graduation, you will need to make sure you are meeting all pre-requisites for your required major classes; otherwise, you will not be allowed into your required courses! Check the pre-reqs for all of the courses you need. This information is usually available on your school’s website.

2012: Ensure you are choosing the right computer and software options for your campus. While this will vary quite a bit from school-to-school, some institutions will provide information on what computer programs are going to best work for your educational programming. If you do not receive information on this, you can contact the office of technology to see what preferred options are.

2013 & 2014: Campus visits in the summer are better than no visits at all. While we encourage you to schedule your visits during the academic year when classes will be in session, it can be hard to find time during those busy times of year. If your only option is to visit in the summer, you should certainly still plan to do so. Campus visits are among the most important things you can do through this process, and you can still get a feel for a campus during the summer, and make a wise decision as to whether a school is a fit for you.

2015 & Above: Consider Dual-Credit courses for the coming years. Dual-Credit courses are taught in high school at local colleges and through distance learning (online). These will meet high school and college requirements and provide credit for both high school and college. This is a wonderful way to earn credit early on, get a feel for college coursework and boost your college applications!



Sincerely,

Your Friends at Ensphere College Planning Services