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The Importance of Summer Internships

  Internships allow you to gain relevant knowledge, skills, and experience to take what is learned in the classroom and apply it to a professional setting as well. Not only do internships help develop your professionalism, but they also encourage character growth including self-motivation and leadership. Furthermore, the experiences and lessons gained through internships are […]

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Juniors: A guide to creating a senior schedule that will catch the eye of College Admissions

May 1, 2021 is College Decision Day, the deadline for seniors to pick their college. Leading up to this national decision day, the winter and spring months seem marketed specifically towards seniors and their decision. However, this is also a very important time for juniors who have to finalize their college search list and select […]

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Advice To & From a First-Generation College Student

“When I was applying for college, I did not have my parents to go to for advice or guidance. I had to show initiative and have the self-determination to achieve on my own.” – Third year student studying Finance and Management Information Systems with a minor in Sustainable Business Practices at Northeastern University in Boston, […]

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Reasons to Consider a Business Major

When you hear the term “business school”, you may think of competitive accountants with a dedicated focus, the most extensive resumes, and their life mantra being their elevator pitch. However, “business” is a broad term that encompasses many different career opportunities, including Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Data Technology. We made a list of 4 reasons why an […]

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“Capturing” Moments on Tour

Touring a college or university of interest is one way to learn valuable information that you may not be able to find online and gain advice from a current student. While on a tour, it is important to engage with the tour guide and other members of your tour group. Here is a list of […]

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How to “Zoom” through your College Search

The global pandemic has changed the way we interact with one another, where we now depend on power cords and Wi-Fi to keep us connected. However, as prospective college students, plugging in your laptop to build relationships and attend virtual events can be so valuable. Colleges are offering virtual campus visit experiences through Zoom and […]