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Jacob Warner - $2,500 "No-Sweat” Scholarship Winner
Cirkled In is excited to announce our June 2023 “No-Sweat” $2,500 Scholarship Award winner, Jacob Warner. Attending Alabama’s first virtual high school, Jacob has harnessed his strong work ethic and thirst for knowledge, thriving in independent and co-curricular learning environments. Jacos is a member of many school academic teams focused on learning math and languages. Jacob balances academics with sports involvement, part-time work, and volunteering, making him a well-rounded and dedicated scholar. Congrats to Jacob!
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.
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.
Understanding College Admissions: Early Action vs. Early Decision
If you’re reading this, you are most likely in the midst of applying, or preparing to apply, to colleges all across the country. One thing is for sure--no matter how prepared you are, it can still be a perplexing process for both students and parents. One point of confusion: early action vs. early decision.
FAFSA is Now Available: Here’s Why YOU Need to Care
Whether you’re a high school student or parent, you need to know about Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). If you’ve never heard of it, it is used to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school. Generally, parents of the students applying for FAFSA also have to input their information, like income, marital status, and more, to determine what aid the student is eligible for from the federal government.
Standing Out: How to Make Your College App Pop as Standardized Testing Fades Away
Earlier this year, Cirkled In CEO Reetu Gupta wrote for Puget Sound Business Journal about one of the far and few between benefits of COVID-19: The end of standardized testing. While the end of cramming for a test that could weigh heavily during the college admissions seems exciting for many, the upended testing system presents a challenge for some students. How can their application stand out above the rest without testing scores that, in some ways, reflect their intellect?
Welcome to Your Senior Year, Class of 2021!
Here at Cirkled In, we’re so excited to welcome students into their senior year of high school. We know things are still very uncertain in a post COVID-world and school may be online school. But one thing is certain: You’ll be applying to colleges soon! Many students find the first step of college search process stressful. Don't worry, it can be easy and actually a fun activity!