Why Students Should Consider Skilled Trades Over Traditional College Paths If you are or know an international student who is considering skilled trade opportunities over traditional college paths, reach out to us at the International Student Services Association (ISSA) today to learn more about the options! As the job market continues to evolve,…
While the United States is often viewed as a land of freedom and opportunity by immigrants looking to come here, there are many issues they face after arriving. One of the main issues is how well immigrant students integrate into the education system and perform in school. Here are the potential struggles for immigrant students…
Moving to a new country can be a very difficult process. There are often many barriers to overcome as you try to assimilate into your new home country, like speaking a different language, eating new food, learning new cultural traditions, and even attending different schools. The number of immigrant students in the United States continues…
Parents and students who are looking for a College Planning guide can visit Jessica’s educational consulting blog to learn about: Many Scholarship Opportunities for Minority Students: Minority Scholarships First Generation Scholarships International Student Scholarships Undocumented Student Scholarships State Scholarships Study Abroad Scholarships Scholarships by age College Application TIPS College Fairs Admission Essays SAT &…
Did you know you can visit college campus virtually with CampusReel? If you can’t visit a college in person, or it is too far to travel to, visiting virtually is a great option for you! You should visit a college campus, even virtually, to: Check the college’s facilities Tour the dorms and campus Get…
Hispanic high school students, when doing your college search, you may be interested in considering a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). What is an HSI? Hispanic Serving Institutions are colleges where Hispanic students are at least 25% of the student body. A certified HSI receives additional grants to better support their attending Latine students. This certification…
With many business and services going virtual, high school students want to develop their skills and explore growing digital careers. There are many online opportunities students can begin pursuing and even achieving. Online careers, jobs, and internships are a great way to discover your passion and build marketable skills. Online Tutor High school can…
Many high school students don’t know if they should still take or submit their ACT or SAT scores when many colleges are test-optional. Before making your decision, make sure you understand the Test-Optional Admission policy. Admission policies change and are different between colleges. We recommend taking and submitting your ACT and SAT, and here is…
A crucial part of career planning is to understand the current job outlook and growing trends. Recently, the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted a research on the top 20 fast growing occupations between 2019-29. Check out the results here: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm This is a very valuable resource for both our students and parents to explore…
High school students, no many what career or industry you are planning for, many colleges and companies are going virtual. This means that for many future opportunities, creating your own Digital Portfolio will be the new norm. A Digital Portfolio is a wonderful space to show a college admissions board or future employers who you…