University terms high school students need to know
True story: someone I know completed all of the courses (she thought) she needed for her degree. University had been a long and...
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 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...
Leadership, High School Style
There is no question that the ability to lead is a highly valued quality in the workforce. In fact, many of you have probably heard...
