Lindsey Scogin - March 2021 "No Sweat" Scholarship Winner
Not even a pandemic could stop rising junior and March 2021 scholarship winner, Lindsey Scogin, from achieving her academic and extracurricular goals!
Lindsey just finished her sophomore year at Farmington High School in Arkansas where she was involved in school leadership activities such as National Honor Society and student council, where she will serve as Secretary for the 2021-2022 school year!
New National Survey Reveals We May Have Left One-Third of the High School Graduates of 2021 Behind
Schools were closed for more than a year. Students faced tough physical, mental, and emotional turmoil一all while the entire education system was altered faster than it has ever been before.
As we approach a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic, Cirkled In couldn’t help but ask: How did confusion, panic, and unprecedented disruption impact the 2021 college admissions process? As the answers trickled in, the responses were shocking.
Mental Health is Important, Too.
While we’re not mental health professionals, we wanted to take the opportunity to acknowledge #MentalHealthMonth and #MentalHealthWeek. Our lives have been forever upended by the pandemic and it has taken a toll on individuals and communities across the world. Let it be known: It’s okay to struggle with mental health, seek resources, and talk about what’s on your mind.
Thank You, Teachers!
It’s #TeacherAppreciationWeek and if there is just one thing the pandemic taught us, it’s that teachers are the backbone of many communities across the world.
12 Tips for Mastering AP Exams
If you’re taking one, two, or even three AP Exams in the next few weeks, chances are that you’ve scoured the internet for any and all tips and tricks on how to master the exam, especially in it’s new format.
That’s why the Cirkled In team jumped online and put together the top ideas from reliable sources, including College Board, featured guest-blogger Counselor Mary Pat, Compass Prep and more
We Get It: College Admissions this Year Were Unexpected (To Say the Least)
We created the 2021 College Admissions Survey for students to share their opinions. We invite you to take the survey by May 5 to express how you feel this year’s college admissions process shook out.
You’ve Been Rejected from a College: Now What?
The reality of college admissions is that sometimes you’re accepted and sometimes you’re waitlisted. But then there are going to the times when you’re rejected. The feeling can be overwhelming, especially knowing how hard you worked and the hurdles you had to overcome (especially in the middle of a pandemic!). First and foremost, we encourage students to take the time they need to evaluate their emotions after a rejection--your feelings are valid.
Here’s What’s Next After Being Accepted to a College
Once the initial excitement wears off, students can be asking themselves and their parents: Well what’s next? Here are some steps to take once you have that glorious acceptance letter in your hand!
Welcome to SAT/ACT Season (If You Decide to Take the Tests)
Happy testing season! With SAT and ACT testing approaching, it can be a stressful time for parents and students. If you decide to take the test due to changing college requirements, we’ve gathered 10 quick tips to help any student feel more confident while preparing for the big day.
Kaushik Srikrishnan - December 2020 "No Sweat" Scholarship Winner
Whew, 2020 was a difficult year! But despite the challenges it presented, sophomore Kaushik Srikrishnan from Chapel Hill, North Carolina continued to serve his community and pursue academic challenges that moved him closer to his future goals. That’s why we’re elated to announce Kaushik has our December 2020 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner!
Schools are Slowly Reopening. How Can You be Prepared to Return?
With all of the anxiety comes the thought: How DO we return? For students who have been distance learning for a year, there’s still a lot of unknown.
Cirkled In’s Innovative Platform Featured at Invite-Only Summit
BELLEVUE—Cirkled In is proud to announce our participation in the invitation-only 15th annual Microsoft Global Education Partner Summit (GEPS), February 8-10, 2021. The summit, which highlights initiatives focusing on bettering education for all, allows Microsoft’s education partners to connect, empower, and gain insights into what’s coming in the year ahead and learn effective new strategies to drive business forward.
Apply to College? The Pandemic is (Still) Changing Testing
As if 2020 wasn’t enough of a wild ride, 2021 is proving to continue the upheaval of college admissions--and yes, we’re only a month in.
Cirkled In Selected as CooleyED Pitch Event Participant
BELLEVUE-- Today, Cirkled In and company CEO and founder Reetu Gupta were named as participants in the 2021 CooleyED Pitch Event. The company, founded in 2018, is among nine companies who will be presenting a three-minute pitch on Tuesday, February 2 at 4pm ET.
College Application Checklist 2021
Happy New Year! We’ve finally left 2020 behind and most are ready and eager to see what the new year has in store. As students head back to the last semester of their high school career, they’re starting off the year with more than resolutions on their mind: It’s time to submit college applications!
We Wish You a Merry and Safe Holiday Season
Wow, the holidays are already upon us! Is it just us, or was April just yesterday?
We’ve been through a lot this year. From entering a new decade, to the onset of COVID-19, and the disruption of life as we know it, this year has been transformative in many, many ways.
2020 - It's a Wrap!
Unprecedented challenges in every sector of economy, unprecedented constraints in both home and work life, and unprecedented impacts to physical, mental and psychological health.
But also, a year with exceptional innovation especially in education and healthcare, excellent resilience on every human-being, and extraordinary empathy with outpour of help and support by people within their communities.
Kinja Bagalwa - September 2020 "No Sweat" Scholarship Winner
Even amidst a pandemic, senior and September “No Sweat” Scholarship winner Kinja Bagalwa has gone above and beyond in her academics, extracurriculars and her community. As president of the French club and a member of JROTC, Kinja is in the top 10 percent of her class at Hutch Tech High!