Tips of the Week - June 18, 2012

For students with the graduation year of:

2008-2011: Take opportunities to travel when you can. The more you know about the world, the better decisions you can make regarding your career. If an opportunity arises to travel with your family, with a club in which you’re involved, or study abroad programs, take it!
2012: Start your packing list! It may seem like your big move off to college is still far off, but starting a packing list now will alleviate a lot of stress later. If you need help getting started, let us know. As you gather the items on your list, check them off and you will be sure to have everything you need by freshman move-in day.
2013: Continue to work on the list of schools to which you are going to apply. While there is no “magic number” students typically apply to 6-8 schools. When creating your list, be sure to include at least two “safety” schools. Safety schools are the schools for which your academics are higher than the average applicant’s, meaning you have a high chance of being admitted.
2014: Move items from your activity list onto a resume. Some schools will ask for a student resume when you apply next year. If they do not, many students will still submit one to present their involvement and activities in a clear and concise manner. If you choose to create a resume, do so in a “block style” which is straight forward and easy for college admission offices to view quickly. If you need assistance with this, please contact us!
2015 & Above: Take opportunities to travel when you can. The more you know about the world, the better decisions you can make regarding college and your career. If an opportunity arises to travel with a parent, with a club in which you’re involved, or with school, take it!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at Ensphere College Planning Services