Tatum HuttonJun 8, 20202 minStudent ActivismIt was hard to imagine 2020 being any worse, and then the country erupted over the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police...
Tatum HuttonMay 26, 20202 minSeniors: End of Year ChecklistSenior Checklist: You are almost there! What are your next steps? Finish strong! Strive to finish the year with your best work. We all...
Tatum HuttonMay 15, 20202 minUnderclassmen: Where will you fit in?“Warm, welcoming, smart, and unpretentious– our university is filled with students who are driven to be the best they can be without...
Tatum HuttonApr 30, 20202 minRefocusPeople around the world are adapting to a new normal. Businesses are reinventing themselves, restaurants are offering delivery and...
Tatum HuttonFeb 18, 20201 minRoad Trip: Preparing for Spring Break College VisitsUsing your spring break to visit colleges is a great idea, but be aware of spring break schedules for the colleges you wish to visit....
Tatum HuttonJan 29, 20202 minWho’s watching your social media? Alan Katzman, founder and CEO of Social Assurity, guides students on creating a winning social media presence. He is a pioneer in...
Tatum HuttonDec 13, 20192 minEarly Decision and Early Action 2The process of applying to college has become increasingly strategic for both students and colleges. With students applying to more...
Tatum HuttonDec 4, 20192 minPSAT Scores Released Next WeekIf you took the PSAT earlier this fall, you should expect to receive your scores sometime next week. The CollegeBoard says scores will...
Tatum HuttonNov 20, 20192 minHoliday Dinner TalkNext week most Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving. In the upcoming holiday season, you will likely end up spending time with lots of...
Tatum HuttonOct 3, 20192 minIt's Financial Aid TimeYou can apply for financial aid now! The first step to getting financial aid is to apply. And although you may still be completing...
Tatum HuttonSep 12, 20191 minDo I need the SAT Essay or ACT Writing?The essay portion of the SAT and the Writing section of the ACT are both optional. According to the Prep Scholar blog (as of May 2019),...
Tatum HuttonAug 21, 20192 minEarly Application DeadlinesAlthough senior year may be just getting started, college application season is already here! Many colleges are accepting applications...
Tatum HuttonAug 12, 20192 minSpending Money in CollegeEnrollment decision made? Check! College housing selected? Check! Credit card for college – What?! Should I get a credit card? Before...
Tatum HuttonAug 8, 20192 minShould I take an SAT or ACT test this fall?If you are a junior, you should plan to take the PSAT test in October. It’s offered at your school and you should check with your school...
Tatum HuttonJul 31, 20191 minWhat’s your learning style?How do you like to learn? Do you like to talk to the teachers, raise your hand and stay after class? Or do you prefer to learn by being...
Tatum HuttonJul 10, 20192 minWhat does it feel like to be an adult?You said it when you were a child, “I can’t wait to be a grown-up!” Your parents asked you, “When will you act like an adult?” Is high...
Tatum HuttonJun 27, 20191 minGetting Ready for LifeThere is more to going to college than showing up on campus the first day with schedule and books in hand. Whether it is next summer or...
Tatum HuttonMay 31, 20192 minOld Friends and NewOne of the biggest changes for freshman year is a new peer group. You may have friends that you’ve been with since the beginning of high...
Tatum HuttonMay 22, 20191 minTeacher recommendations? First some self-reflection…It will soon be time to ask your teachers and/or your counselor for letters of recommendations. But before doing that it helps to have...
Tatum HuttonMay 1, 20192 minWhere Will I Be Living Next Year?One of the big questions you have as a student (and your parents too) is ‘Where will I be living next year?” Be sure to explore the...