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Up to one-third of high school graduates who plan to go to college never make it to campus - a type of summer learning loss known as the "summer melt." Here's how to keep college plans on track before classes start: https://lnkd.in/eW5uRrHn #NationalHigherEducationDay

I just graduated, and it only took me less than 2 years to get my Bachelor's. Here is the step-by-step process of how you can do it, too: If currently in high school: → Start by taking AP classes. Plenty of colleges will give you college credits for passing AP exams. If already in college: → You can test out general education or introductory classes. This will allow you to move into more advanced classes sooner. There are multiple ways to do this: - Talk to your counselor and have them give you a college-specific administered exam. - Do it via CLEP (college-level examination program), which measures your level of comprehension of introductory classes and then gives you credits. Other things that I've done that I think might be helpful: → Take more classes/credits per semester (15+) To be considered a full-time student, you need 12 credits, but you can take up to 21 credits a semester (at least in my school). → Take more classes online than in person  Online classes are so much easier and less time-consuming than in-person classes. Some of them only give you weekly assignments. → Take classes all year round. Most college students take classes in the fall and spring semesters, but you can also take classes during the winter and summer. Winter and summer classes are usually shorter (4 to 8 weeks) and cheaper. These are a few things that worked for ME. I'm happy to explain this further if needed. Other than that, signing off to enjoy my first summer out of school.

These numbers are significant.

Great practical strategies you can use to support young folx through if this is the journey they’re on✨

Unpopular opinion: I don't necessarily think the "gap year" is the boogieman that it's sometimes portrayed to be. That being said, taking time off between high school and college should be an intentional choice compatible with the individual student's long-term goals and plans. Too often, students "melt" because they get overwhelmed by the process, not because they're intentionally exploring or building workforce skills in other ways. Adulting is scary, and they're expected to do a lot of it really fast. These tips are a great start, and we also need to think differently about how we approach the way students get started in postsecondary education. I'm thinking about... ❔ How can we help students who do decide to go straight to college in the fall make a smooth transition, respecting their new autonomy without throwing them right into the deep end? ❔ How do we create a clear path for students who take time off to easily find and access attractive postsecondary options later? ❔ What supports can we put in place to keep those gap year, gap year-plus, and returning students engaged with the academic community so they stay in the know about how to access useful postsecondary opportunities? ❔ What are the ways we other students who don't go straight into college after high school? How are we unintentionally sending the message that they don't belong once they do decide to come back? #HigherEd #GapYear #YouCanComeBack #StudentSuccess #NontraditionalStudents #DoCollegeDifferently #FirstYearExperience #ReturningStudents #GapYearPlus #SummerMelt

High School Sophomores: Get a Free Strategy Session This Spring When You Enroll in a College Advising Program! As your partner in navigating the complex college admissions journey, we’re excited to offer an exclusive opportunity for high school sophomore families. Sign up for any of our Comprehensive or Premier college advising programs by April 30, and you’ll receive a complimentary Spring Strategy Session. During your session, we'll dive into: - Strategic Course Selection: Help your child develop a course plan through senior year that aligns with their interests, strengths, and college goals. - Summer Enrichment Plans: Identify programs and activities that enhance your child’s profile and align with their interests. - Extracurricular Engagement: Craft a plan for extracurricular involvement that will engage your child and build on their strengths. Take advantage of this chance to give your sophomore a head start on their college admission journey. Schedule an introductory call today to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dBDSTH5K

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High School Sophomores: Get a Free Strategy Session This Spring When You Enroll in a College Advising Program! As your partner in navigating the complex college admissions journey, we’re excited to offer an exclusive opportunity for high school sophomore families. Sign up for any of our Comprehensive or Premier college advising programs by April 30, and you’ll receive a complimentary Spring Strategy Session. During your session, we'll dive into: - Strategic Course Selection: Help your child develop a course plan through senior year that aligns with their interests, strengths, and college goals. - Summer Enrichment Plans: Identify programs and activities that enhance your child’s profile and align with their interests. - Extracurricular Engagement: Craft a plan for extracurricular involvement that will engage your child and build on their strengths. Take advantage of this chance to give your sophomore a head start on their college admission journey. Schedule an introductory call today to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dnDABazg

Congratulations to all students who will be attending college in the fall! Whether it is a 4- or 2-year, private or public, small or large campus, college is truly a remarkable adventure! And, like most adventures, it comes with no small amount of anxiety. We want our students to develop the CONFIDENCE to navigate the opportunities and hurdles of their college experience, to be able to recognize, understand, and embrace all the learning that is available to them. This requires INFORMATION about how stuff works so that students are PREPARED for the inevitable ups and downs and curveballs, and they have reasonable EXPECTATIONS for themselves.  If you have a student – or are a student yourself -- who is a rising first year undergraduate, consider investing in The Confident Undergrad College Prep Series this summer. For an hour during each of four weeks, I’ll share a wide range of information about: 🏫 courses and professors, including the importance of syllabi and how to communicate with instructors;  🏫 managing time to reduce some of the stress of academic work and to create room for extracurricular activities and leisure time;  🏫 campus support resources, among them academic, psychological, basic needs, and career; 🏫 rules and procedures that are relevant to their success. And more ... including benefits they can use throughout their first year! For more information, see the flyer below and use the QR to reserve a space for your student. As always, comment or DM with any questions!

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