academic planning

College UnMazed: Developing a College List (Session 2)

College UnMazed: Developing a College List (Session 2)

College UnMazed Virtual College Admissions Bootcamp for Fall 2020 is in full swing! Join us today!

Topics Include:

  1. Academic Planning for College Admissions & Scholarships

  2. Building your College Application

  3. Researching Universities

  4. Developing Your College List

  5. Application Materials (Resume, Essay, Letters of Recommendation)

  6. Scholarships & Financial Aid

College UnMazed: Academic Planning for Florida Students

College UnMazed: Academic Planning for Florida Students

College UnMazed Virtual College Admissions Bootcamp for Fall 2020 is in full swing! Join us today!

Topics Include:

  1. Academic Planning for College Admissions & Scholarships

  2. Building your College Application

  3. Researching Universities

  4. Developing Your College List

  5. Application Materials (Resume, Essay, Letters of Recommendation)

  6. Scholarships & Financial Aid

College Admissions and Covid-19: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Process

College Admissions and Covid-19: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Process

We are all living in a world of unknowns right now. One of the areas that many families are unsure about is what the closures of schools, extra-curriculars activities, and college testing does for students looking at the college admissions process. Many high school students are left in limbo waiting on more information on how Covid-19 will affect their college-bound futures.

Why I signed my 7th grader up for the SAT

Why I signed my 7th grader up for the SAT

At the end of it, I want her to have as much knowledge about the high school to college process so she is in control of it. I receive so many frantic phone calls from parents and students who simply are not prepared, and I know that starting early will be much more beneficial to my child than pretending it will just magically happen or my student will just know how to do it.

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Academic Success

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Academic Success

This month’s edition focuses on A Teen’s Guide to Academic Success! Topics range from study tips and organization, academic and student factors for college admissions, global awareness and fake news, to self-discovery.

Homeschool Hybrid- Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

Homeschool Hybrid- Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

Many families today are looking for educational flexibility when it comes to their student’s learning for a variety of reasons. While many are interested in homeschooling their students, they can quickly become intimidated by certain subject topics, keeping their child busy, or ensuring they have the college-readiness skills to be successful in their post-secondary endeavors.

IB to a Full-Ride: A Student's Persepective on the International Baccalaureate Program

IB to a Full-Ride: A Student's Persepective on the International Baccalaureate Program

While the IB curriculum itself is unmatched, the teachers and support staff really make it special at our school. None of us could succeed without the amazing educators, counselors, and coordinators that we are surrounded by each day at school.

AP, IB, Dual-Enrollment- Determining What is Best for You!

AP, IB, Dual-Enrollment- Determining What is Best for You!

There are many opportunities for college credits in high school. This post looks at the differences between three programs, AP, IB, and DE.