Tag Archives: college bound
Shopping for College Freshman: Dorm & Apartment Essentials
Watch Out! Daughter Heading Off to College…A Historical Perspective When our daughter was getting ready to leave home and begin […]
College Applications: Your Guidance Counselor & Resources
Welcome to Alyson Ryan for Sayville BOE! My name is Trish Portnoy and I am here to help you apply […]
Congratulations, Arne Duncan! But Before You Go, Can You Please Answer My Question?
Congratulations, Arne Duncan, on your upcoming resignation as US Secretary of Education! We’re happy to hear that you plan to […]
Thank You POTUS for the #CollegeScorecard…but was it really necessary? Students and families need more guidance, more structure, but no more data, please!
Last week President Obama introduced the College Scorecard, an online tool for students and parents researching and selecting colleges. Reviews of […]
6 Relevant Internet Sites for College-Bound Students (and their parents)
Naviance Naviance is a multi-faceted education planning, application management, web-based platform used by guidance counselors, teachers, students and parents. To […]
Senior Year: Top 5 Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself
Am I really doing enough? Spend less time watching Netflix, especially during daylight hours, and put more effort into helping others, […]
Colleges Accept Students Who Are Active Participants In Life, Not Couch Potatoes!
Ideally, this guidance, as well as all other college planning advice, must be given to students before they step foot […]
The College Essay in 650 Words or Less
You should be jumping with joy for this opportunity to differentiate yourself, articulate your own personal style, and bring life […]