I love solving problems. It may be one of the things that I love doing most . . . or perhaps it's simply the idea of checking something off a list. And that love may be why I get so much satisfaction out of serving as academic advisor in our little high school. Kids come to me wanting to know where they should study creative writing or archaeology or construction management. I start digging into college catalogs (which are mostly online now, by the way, so the "digging" now l

This is the time of the year when I'm providing support to seniors and their parents in their college application process. In yet another training today I learned that "college is ordinary" now. Most kids seek out some form of post-secondary education. In an ever-competitive market for jobs, this still seems wise. I was fortunate to have received a bachelor's degree in four years from a great university, and at that time I thought I was "done." Nope. Some years later I would

Lots to share with you today! Colleges vary about what they require for college applications, but this is simple to find out by going to the college’s website and clicking on the Admissions (or Prospective Students) link, then Freshmen link (look for Application or Admissions Requirements). At least one or more of the following will be required: The formal application form: Find this online (see the university’s website) Standardized tests: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores (a