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High school internships are beneficial for both organizations and the students they hire. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 30% of high school students are employed for at …

The thrill of the game is temporary, and that’s ok! Donna de Varona became the youngest and one of the first women sportscasters for a national network. She served …

Write your college essay with screenwriting tactics Screenwriting is the art and craft of writing scripts for mass consumption. Your college essay isn’t written for the whole world to …

Almost 2 million students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees this spring, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Students are competing with 2 million other recent grads for …

Students feel some serious pressure when it comes to writing a personal essay for their college application. The writing itself is challenging, but how about the first step of …

Help students start their career path with a mentor We’ve all seen inspirational stories of young people overcoming incredible odds. The feel-good stories capture hearts and minds in any …

Technology that improves teaching or learning is referred to as EdTech. It’s not necessarily a hardware or software solution created specifically for education, but it’s used to help. For …

Here are some tips for educators to help students establish an identity and stand out from the crowd. How do you encourage teens to stand out from the crowd, …

All NCAA D1, D2, and D3 athletes can be compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This is not a drill, it’s time to earn some money!  Back …

Not just any summer job will do!  That is, not any job will do if you want to save yourself valuable time and money after graduation.  Junior year of …

Why a portfolio is important at the start of your career A portfolio is one of the quickest ways to demonstrate your competencies. Think of it as an online …

This post by Peter Hostrawser was originally published by Teachers Going Gradeless, and has been reposted with permission. “Mr. Hostrawser, how do I get my grade up?” That’s something …

Do you ever find an old photo album at a family member’s house? “I forgot about that high school ski trip!”“My first recital, I was so scared!”“That time dad …

Almost 2 million students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees this spring, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. That’s an awful lot of competition for entry-level jobs! Plus, …

$100 million in scholarship money goes unawarded each year, according to the National Scholarship Providers Association. The main reason will baffle you – not enough students apply for the …

Online business has been a way of life for many young entrepreneurs for many years. But the last two years have seen opportunities skyrocket as remote (or virtual) business …

Internships & jobs for students are out there! We’ve shared these statistics before, but repetition is important.  The Society of Human Resources Managers reports 83% of employers struggle to …

There are tons of career opportunities for performing artists. The internet is loaded with evidence of other successful young people living as thriving artists, not starving artists! The creative …

The word is out – high school internships are a big deal! College and career counselors regularly implore high school students to pursue internships for a variety of reasons. …

When it comes time for college admissions or job interviews, student-athletes need to be ready to answer questions that get to the heart of who they are as a …

No two humans are completely alike – not even biological twins. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a mentor is helping a person figure out who they …

Employers need an alternative to resumes. A hundred years ago, sorting and sifting applications and resumes was a laborious task. Companies would assign staff to read resumes one at …

It’s completely normal to feel uncomfortable when someone says “Tell me about yourself.” From the days of kindergarten, we’re trained to conform with the masses. Talking about yourself seems …

“I’m still in high school, but I want to be an entrepreneur!” There are undeniable appeals to being labeled an entrepreneur. Words like ambitious, smart, resourceful, and successful come …

While juniors and seniors are putting the finishing touches on college applications, two questions keep coming up: (1) What do I put in the Common App additional information section, …

Tips to land the best marketing internships for high school students Once the new year hits, spring flies by. That means now is the time to start thinking about …

Football, baseball, badminton, and water polo What do they have in common? Paid athletes! By now athletic directors and student-athletes around the world are aware of the recent rule …

Writing a personal mission statement is easier said than done! My car was idling at a red light when one of those giant inflatable tubes on a sidewalk caught …

Public speaking is a teachable skill!  Introverts and extroverts both struggle with a fear of public speaking. But if you’re a person who feels anxious when the teacher calls …

Turn your athletic experience into a winning college application Back away from the field to take in the big picture. Sports involve skill, exercise, dedication, teamwork, and humility. If …

How to choose a career path as a teenager Most of us go through an emotional ringer during high school years. The transition from child to adult is exciting …

High schools all over the world are using the FREE spikeview platform to support their students.  It’s the fastest-growing platform to privately organize personal projects and experience. We’re empowering …

College admissions officers share what schools are really looking for “I know I’m a good fit for this university. But what does the admissions office want to hear from …

Write a killer essay. Nail the opening sentence. Help them get to know you. You’ve heard these pointers (we hope!) related to college applications. But what about teenagers who …

How practical are international opportunities in high school? Once upon a time, study abroad programs were mysterious and difficult to research. The internet, of course, makes it possible for …

Your college essay should pack a punch, or you shouldn’t pack your bags. College application essays might as well be titled “Tell me about yourself.” This is your chance …

Advice from entrepreneurs to their younger selves There are undeniable appeals to the term “entrepreneur.” The internet and technology advancements have lowered the bar of entry and removed gatekeepers. …

About 8 million students play high school sports! Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, golf, and on and on. 1 in 14 get to play sports in college.  …

Personal branding is another way of saying “own your narrative.” When you’re 10-years old, there’s no pressure when an adult says “tell me about yourself.” When you’re 17, and …

It’s amazing that creative writing is still considered a pointless career path. As technology improves and the internet expands, so do opportunities for writers. In fact, writing is far …

You do not need to be a starving artist! The career opportunities related to performing arts are vast. One of the joys of the internet is having immediate access …

How do I choose the right colleges to apply to? This is one of the first questions teenagers ask after they’ve made the decision to pursue a university degree …

“What should be included in the additional information section of a college application?” Over 3 million students submitted applications to 900 colleges and universities worldwide using the Common App. …

The college application process can feel overwhelming, especially if you wait until a few weeks before deadlines. Checklists are a proven tool for reaching your goals quicker, so we’ve put together this reference of four things you need to do during high school before submitting college applications.

If you work in college admissions or recruiting, you know that identifying high school students that fit your institution is vital. Recruiter staffing, print marketing, digital marketing, and special …

We all love to be entertained. Ballet, symphony, bands, theater, movies – we can’t get enough of the performing arts. The internet has opened countless opportunities for people of …

Blogs and social media are flooded with back-to-school tips for students and parents. But what about the educators? They’re getting ready for another unpredictable school year.  High school administration …

The summer is wrapping up, and parents everywhere are scurrying around from room to room making sure all the supplies are purchased before the first day of school. It’s …

Guest post by Aman Sahva, Deputy Director of Content Team at Mind Champs. It was the best of years, it was the worst of years. Early in 2020, I …

Art portfolios are an important part of the spikeview platform. It’s where creatives organize projects, experiences, recommendations, and more all in one online hub.  Our platform also helps emerging …

Valerie is a visual artist pushing through boundaries to make a creative lifestyle for herself. She’s developed skills in graphic design, illustration, and clothing design.  Valerie’s spikeview helps her …

Ordinary life is full of contradictions. We humans are not nearly as rational as we like to think, as behaviorists have long pointed out. One daily example of personal …

Face-to-face interviews can be intimidating when the person you want to impress opens the meeting with “Tell me about yourself.” Of course you’re expecting them to ask, but it …

Project-based learning is a form of education that resembles life in the real world, rather than a closed-off schoolroom. Students are asked to develop an original solution to a …

I’m sure you’re thrilled to be getting back on courts and fields after all the school closures, but a big challenge remains. It’s getting harder each year for high …

For high school juniors, summer vacation is the last big chunk of time to focus solely on their interests, hobbies, passions, career pursuits, and personal growth outside of school.  …

Toddlers are fearless artists and every surface in their little world is a canvas. Living room walls, couches, clothes, and faces – applications are plentiful. Little kids love art …

The job market is begging for STEM skills. Students who lay a foundation with science, technology, engineering, and math skills are headed for rewarding career opportunities.  One of the …

Career advisors tell you to expect to spend 6-8 hours writing and editing a resume. That’s not a CEO-level time investment, that’s the expectation for an entry level job …

Companies throw away money every spring when they recruit teenagers for internships. Hiring managers, you don’t need to gamble! Each new job listing brings hundreds of resumes. Each resume …

The COVID pandemic closed over 124,000 public schools across North America, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. As a result, schools suddenly shifted to varying degrees of …

An astonishing number of underserved high schoolers are looking for skills training during COVID. They’re turning to workforce development nonprofits for support, but the nonprofits are stretched thin leading …

So, I’ve recently discovered spikeview and just yesterday met the impressive team of student interns and ambassadors at spikeview. Wow. spikeview, the only student portfolio platform dedicated to teens …

Someone said to me, “I think we need to stop pressuring kids to pick a path at 18. Take general courses, then find your passion. I was 40 before …

Being an involved parent is crucial to your child’s success, especially as they explore the world of possibilities in High School. Not surprisingly, many kids don’t understand this; they …

As a high school student, I now know how important it is to have access to building a portfolio as well as connections at a young age. However, a …

If your child has been homeschooled, you have been right at their side through every single school day. You have seen where they have grown and improved, what subjects …

More and more colleges are no longer requiring test score admissions to accept new students. The growing desertion of looking into standardized test scores means that your children have …

The current public health crisis has fundamentally changed how we interact with one another. Social distancing policies have forced us to find other ways to connect and socialize. Folks …

Let’s face it – you probably shouldn’t bother. Stanford is not for everyone. Not just that it is hard to get into – which itmost certainly it, it may …

Organize Your Data! If you’re a parent of a high school aged student, you know the drill. AP courses, SAT subject tests, ACT prep courses, oboe lessons, track meets, …

Contagion. Outbreak. Containment. Viral. The Hot Zone. Not just movies any more, these are the realities on the ground (or soon to be) for most of us today. As …

It’s no secret that our online activity and personal information are closely monitored, the data mined and collated for marketing purposes. Just look at the creepy targeted ads on …

Dear Middle and High-school Students, As you make your way towards college and the working world, curating your online presence into a profile that is desirable and authentically showcases …