We can’t deny it--summer looks a lot different in 2020. With family vacations, cookouts, and beach days a distant memory for many, we’ve compiled some activities to help students and families make the most of Summer 2020.
Seeing COVID-19 from a Student's Perspective: Part 5
This week, rising-sophomore Vivian discusses how she’s spending her summer and the impending school year. With school opening plans in the air, she’s in the same position as millions of students across the country—wondering how COVID19 will impact the next school year.
Post COVID-19: Part 5 - What Will College Admissions Look Like
The higher-ed industry has adapted immensely to these trying times, but there is still a long road of uncertainty ahead and it's imperative that students, parents, and staff members plan for the future. To equip the higher-ed community with the necessary tools and knowledge to tackle oncoming obstacles, we have been talking to institutional-level professionals to hear their insights. We had the privilege of speaking with Bryan D. Ryberg, the Associate Dean for Student Success & Admissions at Roanoke College. Our CEO, Reetu Gupta, conducted the interview via video call to hear from Mr. Ryberg and his thoughts on what lies ahead.
Cirkled In CEO Corner - July 10, 2020
Wow. Summer is looking a lot different this year. How are your students and children holding up? With the country being in the middle of two crises--coronavirus and inequality--the first half of 2020 has brought many changes and conversations.
Seeing COVID-19 from a Student's Perspective: Part 4
Summer is in full-swing! As kids await news on the fate of their fall semesters, we caught up with Adya, a high school student who is keeping up with academics over the summer. While she misses face-to-face interaction with her friends, she is skeptical about going back to in-person classes in the fall due to rising coronavirus cases.
Reflecting on Freedom in 2020
To say the least, 2020 has been a transformative year. Many entered the new decade hopeful for change, new adventures and prosperity. While all of those hopes remain a possibility, we were also confronted with challenges that could not be ignored: COVID-19 and racism.
Seeing COVID-19 from a Student's Perspective: Part 3
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been honored to hear the high school and college perspectives of COVID-19. This week, we’re looking at the impact of COVID-19 on teens in middle school! Alexis Johnson attends middle school in Virginia and while she’s worried about the pandemic, being at home with her little brother and dogs have made it hard to fully concentrate on distance learning.
Seeing COVID-19 from a Student's Perspective: Part 1
Here at Cirkled In, we’ve kept a pulse on how coronavirus has impacted schools and higher education across the country. To take it a step further, we’re beginning a new series to hear from a different perspective: A student!
This week, we had the pleasure to interview our newest intern, Ria Mohan on how she’s been impacted by COVID-19 and what the future holds for her.
Cirkled In CEO Corner - June 12, 2020
As students prepare to attend virtual proms, Zoom graduations, and even some in-person, socially-distanced ceremonies, we look ahead to what the summer and eventually fall will bring for our students. But the truth is--there is a lot we do not know.
Post COVID-19: Part 4 - What will College Admissions look like?
As a whole, higher education is making major changes during this time of uncertainty. To better grasp the plans that colleges and universities have to meet their community’s needs, we have been conducting interviews with higher-ed professionals to collect key insights. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Paul Seegert, the Director of Admissions at the University of Washington (UW), to hear his valuable feedback about what the future holds for UW. Our CEO, Reetu Gupta, conducted the interview via video call to follow the self-isolation policies.
Della Paloy - April 2020 "No Sweat" Scholarship Winner
Self-driven aptly describes Cirkled In’s April 2020 “No Sweat” Scholarship winner Della Paloy. Her drive propelled her all the way to Kobe Japan where, as the winner of the Washington State Japanese Competition, she spent 10 days touring historical sites and immersing in the culture while living with a local family. She was determined to go to Japan, and she did!
Cirkled In CEO Corner - May 8, 2020
Amid the crisis, the weeks are flying by. Students have little to no clarity about their education, parents are working from their kitchen tables and teachers are still searching for equitable ways to implement distance learning.
Gathering Letters of Recommendation During a Pandemic
COVID or no COVID, juniors should begin thinking about teacher letters of recommendation for college. Not all colleges require them, so the first thing to do is determine if you need letters. If you are planning to apply to Washington State public colleges (the University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, and Evergreen State College), you do not need any letters. These colleges will not accept them.