Tag Archives: high school senior

Shopping for College Freshman: Dorm & Apartment Essentials

By | Published July 10, 2024

Watch Out! Daughter Heading Off to College…A Historical Perspective When our daughter was getting ready to leave home and begin […]

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College Applications: Your Guidance Counselor & Resources

By | Published September 26, 2016

Welcome to Alyson Ryan for Sayville BOE! My name is Trish Portnoy and I am here to help you apply […]

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Congratulations, Arne Duncan! But Before You Go, Can You Please Answer My Question?

By | Published October 5, 2015

Congratulations, Arne Duncan, on your upcoming resignation as US Secretary of Education! We’re happy to hear that you plan to […]

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6 Relevant Internet Sites for College-Bound Students (and their parents)

By | Published September 9, 2015

Naviance Naviance is a multi-faceted education planning, application management, web-based platform used by guidance counselors, teachers, students and parents. To […]

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Colleges Accept Students Who Are Active Participants In Life, Not Couch Potatoes!

By | Published August 27, 2015

Ideally, this guidance, as well as all other college planning advice, must be given to students before they step foot […]

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The College Essay in 650 Words or Less

By | Published August 24, 2015

You should be jumping with joy for this opportunity to differentiate yourself, articulate your own personal style, and bring life […]

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Learning More About Colleges: Painting a Picture with Data

By | Published August 17, 2015

College Navigator is one of my favorite websites (as you already know) for accessing college-related data. The information is collected […]

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It’s Still Summer…But What Can I Do to Get Ready for Senior Year?

By | Published August 13, 2015

It’s mid-August and many teens are experiencing anxiety from the mere thought of returning to school, but none more than […]

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More Guidance, Less Information…I am overwhelmed by my choices!

By | Published August 10, 2015

As a high school student or the parent of one, you should take some time to acquaint yourself with the […]

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Parents!! Demand Better Education for Our Students during the College Research and Planning Stages!

By | Published August 9, 2015

It is time to demand better education for students and their parents during the college research and planning stages…way before […]

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