How to beat the "Grade 12 Overwhelm" and get ready to apply for scholarships
It’s your student’s final year of high school and on top of the “When did my baby turn into a high school senior?” feeling, you’ve also...
Teens & career anxiety: the pressure to have it all figured out
Please note: I no longer work with students on career exploration. However, I can recommend and direct you to career professionals who...
How to get a GREAT reference for a scholarship
So your student needs a reference letter for a scholarship application. Who should they ask? What can they do to ensure they get a GREAT...
How to make your best activities list for a scholarship
Most scholarship applications (and some admissions applications) will request a list of activities. What is an activities list? An...
Teens: go ahead, find your passion!
I’ve helped many students explore potential careers over the years, and it surprises me to be reminded that “finding your passion” is...
The Admission Process Decoded* *...kind of
* This is a guideline. It may not be exactly how every university admission process works. Some universities may calculate the...
3 tips to take control of admissions & scholarships
For about 7 years, I travelled around Atlantic Canada and Ontario talking to students and parents about applying to university. I loved...