How to Write a Stellar Personal Statement for Your College Application
Writing "The College Essay" can be very stressful for many students applying to college. It might feel overwhelming if you lack...
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The Blog
Peggy Sharp
- Jun 4
- 6 min
Making the Most of Your College Orientation: Part II
In Part I of this blog series, I told you my orientation story and what NOT to do at your college orientation. Now we turn our focus to 8...
Peggy Sharp
- May 28
- 4 min
Making the Most of Your College Orientation: Part I
As summer starts, New Student Orientation season at colleges across the country is in full swing. Just about every first-year college...
Peggy Sharp
- May 21
- 4 min
How to Use Summer Break to Plan for Your Future Career or Graduate School
You've worked hard all year and are ready for summer break. I don't blame you. You're right; you should certainly plan time to rest and...
Peggy Sharp
- May 14
- 4 min
10 Things Successful College Freshmen Do
Lily appeared in front of my office door, beaming with the joy and pride of a college freshman who hadn’t started classes yet. A dance...
Peggy Sharp
- May 7
- 5 min
Parent Edition: Your Guide to the College Transition
1998 - A Dorm Room Somewhere in Arkansas As I approached the hallway of my dorm room for the first time, I heard a loud whirring noise. I...
Peggy Sharp
- Apr 30
- 3 min
How to Maximize Your Internship Experience: 5 Proven Tips for Success
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about finding a high-quality internship that went over like gangbusters. So we're back at it,...
Peggy Sharp
- Apr 23
- 1 min
The Benefits of Hiring a College Success Coach
As I speak with parents and students, I often hear the question, “If my college offers its own programs for students … why do I need to...
Peggy Sharp
- Apr 16
- 2 min
Home Stretch: How to Thrive at the End of the Semester
It's mid-April, and that means college students are in the home stretch with anywhere from 2-6 weeks left of the academic year. March...
Peggy Sharp
- Apr 9
- 4 min
How to Choose and Excel at Extracurricular Activities in College
Is being involved in extracurricular activities a must during college? Yes! Despite the "extra" in the name, extracurriculars are so...
Peggy Sharp
- Apr 2
- 2 min
5 Proven Strategies for Finding a High-Quality College Internship
We are making our way through The Six Key College Experiences that Predict Future Success. So far, we have discussed: Taking a course...
Peggy Sharp
- Mar 26
- 3 min
How to find direction and purpose in college through meaningful cross-semester projects
Next in our series on the six key college experiences for future success is working on a meaningful project across semesters. Students...
Peggy Sharp
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Why Having a Supportive Mentor in College is Essential for Reaching Your Goals
On our adventure through six key college experiences that predict future success, we have covered two: how to find amazing professors and...
Peggy Sharp
- Mar 12
- 3 min
How can students build meaningful relationships with their college professors?
One of the key college experiences that research shows has an outsized positive impact on future success is having a professor who cares...
Peggy Sharp
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Maximizing College Success: How to Find Engaging Professors Who Make Learning Exciting
"He brings everything to life." "I only took this class because I had to, but it turned out to be my favorite." "She really cares about...
Peggy Sharp
- Feb 16
- 2 min
NEW Series: The Six College Experiences You Need for Future Success
As I mentioned in my last blog post, six types of college experiences have an outsized positive impact on future success in life: Taking...
Peggy Sharp
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Parent Edition: How to Send Your Student Back after Break
About this time of year, most college students return to the nest. You've missed them. You've wanted to have their attention for...
Peggy Sharp
- Dec 10, 2023
- 4 min
Unlock Your Job Search Potential: LinkedIn & Handshake
ALL college students seek a job at some point, and many also seek an internship during college. While there are many important facets of...
Peggy Sharp
- Nov 30, 2023
- 4 min
5 Ways to Good Mental Health for College Students
It's no secret that college students struggle with significant mental health challenges. With the immense pressure to do well in classes,...
Peggy Sharp
- Nov 22, 2023
- 2 min
Finally Finals!
It's Thanksgiving break and that means one thing...final exams are just around the corner! Most students will have about one to two weeks...
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