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Summer internships are competitive, so there’s usually an interview involved. Here are some tips to present yourself well. Let’s get you hired! Dress appropriately: First impressions are important, and how you present yourself visually can make a big difference. Dressing appropriately for the job interview shows respect for the interviewer and the company. Wear clean clothes, iron out the wrinkles, and avoid anything …
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As a teenager, you may not fully understand the importance of finding summer internships that align with your potential career path. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of summer vacation and forget about the opportunities that are available to you. However, internships can be incredibly valuable experiences that can set you up for success in the future. Let’s dive into …
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Plan ahead, because getting into college doesn’t happen by accident! High school sophomores and juniors, you have no idea how fast time flies as you approach senior year and graduation! Now’s a great time to be planning ahead for post-graduation life. Not everyone has their eyes on a career that requires a college education. For those of you who are planning to pursue …
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“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 aren’t in typical school environments? In 2019, 2.5 million K-12 students were homeschooled across the U.S. By 2021, that number soared to 9 million! Homeschoolers have an impressive record excelling in college. Yale, Princeton, …
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Student portfolios are used all the time by athletes, artists, and performers. But even if you don’t fit one of those categories, there’s another reason you (yes you!) absolutely need a portfolio: it’s important to job recruiters! During a job search, you might think all the pressure is on you to find the right place to work. But employers have the same challenge. It costs them a …
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Cyber Intelligence Program Interested in learning about cybersecurity and shadowing professionals to get first-hand experience on what it’s like to be a cybersecurity professional? Apply Cyber Intelligence Program Interested in learning about cybersecurity and shadowing professionals to get first-hand experience on what it’s like to be a cybersecurity professional? Apply Calling High School Students… spikeview has limited opportunity for 15 students to be …
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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. US News & World Report just published an article about the range of benefits for students to begin finding internships during high school. Here are a couple of notable quotes: They are goal-oriented rather …
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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 and terrifying, because no amount of “this will happen next” advice can prepare you for your own lived experiences. Choosing a career path feels overwhelming sometimes, because right now you’re more focused on things …
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“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. For the most part, students have a clear picture of what goes where. But there’s one very important section that continues to challenge teenagers: the additional information. High schoolers struggle with this section because …
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How to get yourself college scholarships Can you believe students miss out on $100 million in free money every single year?! That’s right, free money. You’ve probably seen news stories about the student loan crisis, and debates about how much the government can help students get out of debt. The student loan crisis is because young people are on the hook to pay …
