Educational Articles

What College Tours Can Teach Us About Sales

What College Tours Can Teach Us About Sales

Higher education certainly has a lot to teach us, and sometimes not in the ways we’d expect. Lindsay speaks to how touring colleges gives students one of their first, real world business lessons in marketing and sales.

Transitioning to Adulthood (in 650 Words or Fewer)

Transitioning to Adulthood (in 650 Words or Fewer)

One of the more intimidating Common Application essay prompts asks students to describe a moment of transition into adulthood. The question of transition into adulthood asks us equally to examine what adulthood is and what it isn’t — see what Jared has to say!

Behind the Scenes: Summer Interns

Behind the Scenes: Summer Interns

Beyond the ACT and SAT, what sets a student apart? Lindsay thinks the answer might surprise you: it’s work, work of any kind (and not just homework). Babysitting, waitressing, ice cream scraping…all work works — find out why!

What Should I Read?

What Should I Read?

We love Read It Forward for a number of reasons. Whether you're looking for new books or articles about books, they have you covered! One of our favorite features from Read It Forward is The Book Apothecary which prescribes the perfect book for you based on your mood! Feeling bored? Discouraged? Brave? The Book Apothecary has multiple suggestions based on your answers. 

Study Abroad Program

Study Abroad Program

There are now more opportunities to study abroad than ever before, and the programs can vary immensely. Some immerse you in a foreign language, others emphasize academic attainment and still others combine study with opportunities to travel and experience more than one country. Here, Helen tells us more about the Pembroke Visiting Student Program!

Books to Read: Which Lie Did I Tell?: More Adventures in the Screen Trade

Books to Read: Which Lie Did I Tell?: More Adventures in the Screen Trade

This week, we're spotlighting one of Rick's favorite books, Which Lie Did I Tell?: More Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman