Amanda Sterk, College Career
Dr. Amanda Sterk
Top 7 Apps for the College Application Process

There are  some great apps out there that can help you through the college application process... here are the 7 top rated apps every student should have!

Top 7 Apps for the College Application Process
Dr. Amanda Sterk
Why the name UnMaze Me?

When thinking about what to name this program...

Unmaze Me Company Info, School Counseling
Dr. Amanda Sterk
The Beginning

When thinking of what I would want my first post to be about I knew I wanted to express my dedication to helping parents and students through some of the toughest years of their lives: adolescence.

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College UnMazed: Developing a College List (Session 2)

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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

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College UnMazed: Academic Planning for Florida Students

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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

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Beyond the Classroom: The Benefits of Global Awareness for Teens

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Beyond the Classroom: The Benefits of Global Awareness for Teens

Teens today are inundated with information, and much of it is found on social media. In the era of “fake news,” it’s essential for teens to examine sources with skepticism and analyze documents with a critical eye.

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

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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.

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Ask the Expert: Summer, Sunshine & Community Service

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Ask the Expert: Summer, Sunshine & Community Service

With summer approaching, many of the daily demands on teenagers will begin to fall away. This means more time to pursue other interests and/or obligations they might not have time for during the school year. For many students, one of these obligations is collecting community service hours.

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To SAT or to ACT, that is the Question

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To SAT or to ACT, that is the Question

It is the time of year students must prep for and take the ACT or SAT exam. This is a difficult decision that requires time, effort, and has a cost associated with it. Taking both tests to figure out which one is the best for the student is not necessarily the best strategy. 

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Memory Makers- Creative Ways to Connect with your Teen Today

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Memory Makers- Creative Ways to Connect with your Teen Today

When a parent is looking for those last moments to spend time with the child heading off to college, how do we find a way to compete with those shiny gadgets and instant message posts? Here are 4 ways to engage and connect with your teen before the “off to college” road trip.

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How to Create Student Academic Independence and Stay Connected!

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How to Create Student Academic Independence and Stay Connected!

In high school, new grading systems and amount of work can quickly become overwhelming for many students. Unfortunately, by the time parents realize there is a serious issue, grades become almost unrecoverable and the student is left feeling defeated and unmotivated.So whether your student is in middle school to their senior (even college!) year, there are simple yet highly effective ways to instill academic independence but stay connected.

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

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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.