Parents and students ask us what it takes to get into college. Currently, each college has a formula they use to admit students - either via a computer or based on human review of applications. For students interested in being…
In our last blogpost about internships, we talked about how to find an internship. For high school or college students who already have a job, there is an opportunity to turn your job into an internship. It is important to understand…
From Motivation Monday at ForwarDirections! Facebook Page: "The best means of forming a manly, virtuous and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation, every other means, in my opinion, must fail.” - Letter written…
Spring is a great time of the year to consider finding a summer internship in the field you may be considering as a career. The formal definition of an internship according to the National Association of College and Employment organization…
From Motivation Monday at ForwarDirections! Facebook Page: "If you want something, don't wait for it—teach yourself to be impatient." -Gurbaksh Chahal Happy 2016 from the Team at ForwarDirections! Follow and "like" our Facebook page to keep up with the complexities of college applications. …
Many private colleges include an interview as part of the application process. This generally occurs after college applications have been submitted some time in January, February or March. Sometimes this takes the form of an an interview by an alumni…
Every college bound student should be filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This information is used for scholarships, grants and loans. The earlier you do this in January, the better - even if parents have to estimate…
From Motivation Monday at ForwarDirections! Facebook Page: "Pause and remember—every morning is a new page in the story of your life. You are creating your life at every moment. Think wisely about the day you want to create for yourself." -Jenni Young…
We wish our entire ForwarDirection network a Happy Thanksgiving! For our students in college, we know most of you will have a break from your studies and are looking forward to a great home-cooked meal. Here are some pointers…
Are you traveling some where for the holidays or the summer with your family? It is never too early to talk about college with young people. And a visit or tour or drive through gives everyone an opportunity to see…