

A tale of two degrees
I attended two excellent career-related events this week and I found myself emphatically telling people the same thing at both events. ...


The best little research tool you don't know about: the calendar
In my 10+ years of experience working with students, I’ve found very few of them know how to properly research a university program...

Students: remember the forest
Life is hectic. It’s hard to see beyond the here-and-now to the big picture. This is especially true for young people, who are so...


Prepping for a Career in the Health Professions
Students know there are many kinds of health care careers other than just a doctor or a nurse, but they often don't know a lot more than...


Students: try this one simple thing to write a better scholarship or admission essay
If you’re in Grade 12 you'll soon be getting ready to write essays for scholarships, and perhaps for admission as well. Students often...


The best way to avoid crippling student debt? It starts in high school (with these 3 tips)
I’m seeing a lot of news lately about high student debt loads, but not a lot of information about how to avoid it. According to different...


Yes, Grade 11 Marks Matter
I get so many questions about grade 11 marks. Here is some foundational information you must know BEFORE you read the rest of this blog...