Not everyone is ready for college directly after high school. College requires an investment of time, energy, focus, and money that not every high school graduate is ready to commit. Below are five alternatives to going straight to a four-year college: 1. Take Time to Refocus and Recharge High school grads may experience burnout after […]
by Chelsea L. DixonNovember 20, 2017 It’s that time of year again, when high school students are busy filling out college applications. For those interested in applying to historically black colleges, the process has never been more accommodating. The Common Black College Application Students can apply to 52 of the more than 100 HBCUs by […]
by Chelsea L. DixonMay 1, 2018 It’s National College Decision Day, and you’re finally done with the college selection process. You’ve made your decision, notified the college you’ve chosen to attend, and sent in your deposit. What’s next? Make the eight steps below a priority and you’ll be all set come August. Thank-you Notes and Other […]
by Chelsea L. DixonMay 1, 2018 There are a number of high school student-athletes who dream of playing college sports upon graduation. Three major college sports organizations in the United States (National Collegiate Athletic Association-NCAA, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics-NAIA, and the National Junior College Athletic Association-NJCAA) give these prospective student-athletes an opportunity to do […]