Spending Money in College
Enrollment decision made? Check! College housing selected? Check! Credit card for college – What?! Should I get a credit card? Before...
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Tatum Hutton
- Aug 8, 2019
- 2 min
Should 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 Hutton
- Jul 31, 2019
- 1 min
What’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 Hutton
- Jul 10, 2019
- 2 min
What 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 Hutton
- Jun 27, 2019
- 1 min
Getting Ready for Life
There 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 Hutton
- May 31, 2019
- 2 min
Old Friends and New
One 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 Hutton
- May 22, 2019
- 1 min
Teacher 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 Hutton
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
Where 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...
Tatum Hutton
- Apr 1, 2019
- 2 min
Study in the UK!
Have you considered studying abroad? What if you could study abroad for your entire college experience rather than just one semester? ...
Tatum Hutton
- Mar 14, 2019
- 2 min
Are you done with college applications? Check your list twice!
It may feel like Santa just finished his rounds yesterday, but are you done with your college applications? There are multiple steps to...
Tatum Hutton
- Mar 4, 2019
- 2 min
Early Decision and Early Action 2
The process of applying to college has become increasingly strategic for both students and colleges. Gone are the days of mailing a...
Tatum Hutton
- Feb 4, 2019
- 3 min
Gap Year Programs
Have you considered taking a year off after high school? What? Is that insane?! Not at all. This is the perfect moment to take a deep...
Tatum Hutton
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
When Do You Select a Major?
Many college applications require you to select a major or state that you are “undeclared”. But what is the best way to choose a major?...
Tatum Hutton
- Jan 25, 2019
- 1 min
When should you take the SAT or the ACT?
Identify which statement below applies to you to help determine the best timing for the test. Juniors Using the test dates for your...
Tatum Hutton
- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
Seniors: 5 Tips for Making College Applications Easier
You are on the home stretch! Only a few more weeks and your college applications will soon be done. Here are 5 ways you can keep sane...
Tatum Hutton
- Dec 19, 2018
- 2 min
Underclassmen: How Do You Measure Your Chances For Admission?
How competitive for admissions will you be at a given school? This is based on several factors. Some factors are more objectively...
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