Test Optional: What Does it Mean?
Some colleges have recently announced plans to go test optional for Fall 2021 admissions due to COVID-19; many students and families have questions to what that means. It’s important to remember that none of us can predict the future; we don't know when things will return to "normal". Colleges are doing their best to make plans and be flexible about the admissions process. Know that every high school student is going through the same things. Colleges understand that students have not been in the classroom since March and that ACT and SAT test dates have been canceled.
Navigating Your Student Through a Pandemic
As we all face the effects of the current pandemic together, I am sharing with the parents and students I work with how to best navigate these uncertain times in terms of college planning and applications.
Advice from a College Counselor: See COVID-19 as a Learning Opportunity
There is a popular saying that the only thing constant is change. That is certainly true today. As an independent college counselor, every day something new is announced that impacts the college application process.
Cirkled In CEO Corner - Friday, March 13
With the constant news cycle, tweets, and thought pieces surrounding the pandemic plaguing communities across the world, how do you find time to take a break and re-center yourself? This Friday, I’m taking the time to remind my friends and colleagues of the importance of stay aware but also finding the time to decompress and focus on the things that matter most to you.
Cirkled In CEO Corner – Friday, February 21, 2020
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Eight Quick SAT/ACT Tips to Boost Your Confidence
With SAT and ACT testing approaching, it can be a stressful time for parents and students. That’s why we’ve gathered 10 quick tips to help any student feel more confident while preparing for the big day.
Cirkled In CEO Corner – Friday, February 7, 2020
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Making the Most of Mentoring
It’s undeniable—whether you’re a student or a professional, mentoring and being mentored comes along with many benefits.
Three Benefits of Social Emotional Learning for Teens
Have you heard of social-emotional learning or SEL? If you search Google or Twitter for the topic, you’ll find a plethora of information, which can lead to confusion on what you actually need to know. We’ve gathered some of the top benefits of social-emotional learning and why, as a teen, you should be invested in the process.
Recapping the State of College Admissions in 2019
Without question, college admissions news and scandals made more headlines than ever in 2019. From “Varsity Blues” to changes in the ACT/SAT status quo, the world of college admissions has forever been altered. Cirkled In has compiled a list of the top stories from 2019 and what we can look forward in the next decade.
