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SAT vs ACT: Key Differences

1/16/2021

Let's begin our ACT vs SAT comparison. Although both tests share several similarities, here are the most important differences for you to consider before deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT.

#1: Time Per Question
the time crunches? Then you might prefer the SAT over the ACT. This is because the SAT gives you more time per question than the ACT does. So if you’re worried about time management, particularly on math questions, the SAT offers much more workable and far less stress-inducing time constraints than the ACT does.

Merit Scholarships at State Universities

1/14/2021

Here are five things to keep in mind about obtaining a merit scholarship from a state university:
1. Merit money is plentiful.
2. Understand what it takes to win a scholarship.
3. Look off the radar for state universities.
4. Know where to look for scholarship requirements.
5. Forget about need-based aid

COVID-19 and College Admissions

1/14/2021

Here are some COVID-19 developments that you should know about:
1. The vast majority of colleges and universities are now test-optional. That includes more than 90% of all highly selective and elite schools.

Paths after high school: More than one way to skin this cat

1/13/2021

path to college, junior, high school, community college, college or university, 4-year university

At a Glance

Many career paths can lead to a happy life.
College, vocational programs and the military are just a few of the possibilities.
The right career path should meet your child’s needs right now. Read On: :-)

SalesKoch Students: Working recommendations

1/13/2021

Young ladies and Men,
Your parents spend a lot of money engaging Shreya and my services. I see some of you slacking time to time with assignments and homework. Paying money to hire the experts is usually the easiest part of the partnership. Making it work requires work on both sides. Our team gets motivated when we see you the student taking charge. Hence this note :-). Please read on below
Harpal Uncle

Fremont, Bay area summer internships

1/6/2021

Internships.com
www.internships.com
Click on “Student”. Either click on the major you are interested in or type it in. Then type in “Fremont and Zip Code.
Alameda County - 2019 High School Internship Positions
Various Alameda County Locations, CA
High School Internship - $15.00 Hourly

11 Awesome Summer Internship curated websites

1/6/2021

Though students can often wait until college to apply for internships, high school students–especially graduating seniors–actually have multiple opportunities to start getting experience in their chosen fields now.
Internships provide a chance for students to network with working professionals, gain hands-on experience, and build professional skills even before going to college.
Read on for 11 awesome summer internship opportunities for high school students in fields ranging from engineering and STEM to business and the arts.

Bay Area High School Internships

12/9/2020

For Silicon Valley/Bay Area/NorCal high schoolers searching for an awesome summer program or work experience.
Work experience is invaluable and rare among high school students. Interning over the summer is one of the best high school experiences you’ll have. If you’re still unsold, this article elaborates on high school internships.
Hopefully, you’re looking at this list around October, because some of these program deadlines will be very early.
My advice? Apply to as many as possible.This article will help you avoid the biggest mistakes may make in high school.
These internships are listed in no particular order.

STEM Internships Summer Programs for High Schoolers

11/21/2020

Top Summer Programs, internships for High Schoolers

11/21/2020

High School Internships tailored to Medicine careers

11/21/2020

1. National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Healthcare
NSLC gives high schoolers a setting to learn about controversial medical issues, today’s health care challenges, and advanced scientific research in areas such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. The program is offered at:

American University
Georgia Tech
Harvard Medical School
Northwestern University

University of Washington great CS program,

10/21/2020

We visited this school when Shreya was on the hunt. For the $$ and the rating this is a top of the line school in an ideal location. They have a great CS program as well as a solid liberal arts program. https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-washington .

Follow Up from Session Two 9th and 10th Graders

10/20/2020

Some web links, resources discussed in the class are:

Malcolm Gladwell's talk on why STEM aspirants should consider NOT going to the prestigious schools
SalesKoch Blog BOOKMARK: https://www.saleskoch.com/college-admissions-blog/category/freshmen-sophomores
Resume building website http://creddle.io
Shreya's unplugged comments document:
4-year college admissions planning document

SESSION VIDEOS
9th and 10th Grade - Session I

9th and 10th Grade - Session II

More lessons learned: 9th and 10th graders listen up

10/19/2020

Shreya unplugged: resume, career planning, advice for parents, mistakes made etc.

10/19/2020

What are my career options besides the cliches ie Med school or CS?

10/19/2020

The four year college plan: Progress we make every high school year

10/19/2020

College Admissions Action Plan

10/4/2020

Sign up for our workshops

10/4/2020

Mental Health issues teenagers face and some of our solutions that worked

10/4/2020

Essays Brainstorming

10/4/2020

Internships That Matter

10/4/2020

Thank You to you all for giving an opportunity to serve you all.

10/4/2020

Schools with a well rated CS program in the NE Region

9/28/2020

For more details on these colleges by the dimensions, give us a shout.

Target four year action plan for college admissions

9/28/2020