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Education Your Way: School Alternatives
Feb 17, 2019
Education Your Way: School Alternatives
Feb 17, 2019

In today’s educational landscape there are many different options through which one can attend school. Understanding these options can be a daunting task for a parent as their differences can be slight and vocabulary unfamiliar.

Feb 17, 2019
TACO Tuesdays Aren't Always About Food
Feb 11, 2019
TACO Tuesdays Aren't Always About Food
Feb 11, 2019

I tire myself out completely on the first two days of the school week and do not give myself enough time to take care of myself. This causes me to not want to get out of bed the rest of the school days afterwards. So, we created TACO Tuesdays to combat this.

Feb 11, 2019
Creating a Healing Home
Feb 9, 2019
Creating a Healing Home
Feb 9, 2019

As a mom, trying to keep everything running like a well-oiled machine, this is a never-ending, daunting mostly thankless job!! Who’s got time to focus on healthy snacks, preventing illness and what’s sleep???

Feb 9, 2019
Education Our Way: How the #1 Public High School in the State Does Things Differently
Jan 31, 2019
Education Our Way: How the #1 Public High School in the State Does Things Differently
Jan 31, 2019

Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School-Lee (FSWC-Lee) has decided to do education their way, and it is working with a number one ranking according to the Florida Department of Education.

Jan 31, 2019
Denied: How to Handle the Rejection Letter
Dec 31, 2018
Denied: How to Handle the Rejection Letter
Dec 31, 2018

Life is full of serendipity.  Just talk to any successful person, and you’ll hear stories of it from virtually every one of them.  Many of the students who were denied admission to Hard-To-Get-Into-University found their experiences at their eventual choice could not have been matched by HTGIU.  They found lives, they found friends, they found dreams, and yes, they even found jobs after completing degrees at their own schools. 

Dec 31, 2018
Counseling Resources on Campus
Dec 31, 2018
Counseling Resources on Campus
Dec 31, 2018

One thing students should do early is inform themselves on the campus resources available to them while on tour and during orientation. They should get familiar with the mental and academic counseling options their college provides - many offer both  right on campus.

Dec 31, 2018
College Campus Safety: What Every Student Should Know, Part I
Dec 31, 2018
College Campus Safety: What Every Student Should Know, Part I
Dec 31, 2018

It can be difficult to think and talk about sexual assault when your son or daughter is going off to college, but it’s important that you are both aware of the prevalent and frequent nature of sexual assault on college campuses across the country.

Dec 31, 2018
Bridging the Gap Through Mentorship
Dec 31, 2018
Bridging the Gap Through Mentorship
Dec 31, 2018

Mentorship is an important attribute to the overall success of a student. When we acknowledge the unique interests of a student, we are capable of guiding them towards the space where they best thrive.

Dec 31, 2018
Top New Year's Resolutions for Teens
Dec 29, 2018
Top New Year's Resolutions for Teens
Dec 29, 2018

The best way to make and keep New Year's Resolutions is to make them 1) Attainable, 2) Have a Plan, 3) Share, and 4) Make them Personal. What I want may be completely different than what you want. 

Dec 29, 2018
Local College Access Networks: An Underutilized Resource
Dec 3, 2018
Local College Access Networks: An Underutilized Resource
Dec 3, 2018

I am a FutureMaker. While many of you may not know what that means, I bet you believe in the shared vision that many educators, community leaders, business partners, and others have: to build a collaborative network to ensure all Floridians have the opportunity to achieve an education beyond high school to prosper in Florida’s dynamic economy.

Dec 3, 2018

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Dual Enrollment: Student Questions Answered
Feb 18, 2019
Dual Enrollment: Student Questions Answered
Feb 18, 2019

As director of a dual enrollment program for a Florida state college and a former school counselor for an early college/ collegiate program, I receive a lot of questions from parents and students interested about the dual enrollment process. In one presentation, these were questions students had written down for me to answer.

Feb 18, 2019
Bright Futures & Direct Entry & 3/2 Programs
Jan 13, 2019
Bright Futures & Direct Entry & 3/2 Programs
Jan 13, 2019

Many universities provide “Direct Entry” or “Accelerated” programs that often bypass a highly competitive “limited access” program.

Jan 13, 2019
HELP! Not Meeting SAT Bright Futures
Dec 18, 2018
HELP! Not Meeting SAT Bright Futures
Dec 18, 2018

My daughter is creeping along slowly in her SAT attempts, this was her third attempt and each time she goes up by 30 points. She is so close to the SAT required for Florida Medallion and is miles ahead in her GPA and Service Hours, she simply doesn't test well.

Dec 18, 2018
Should I Be Worried About College in Middle School?
Aug 31, 2018
Should I Be Worried About College in Middle School?
Aug 31, 2018

Great questions. Academic planning does need to be addressed early on in your high school career, even as early as middle school. The earlier the start the better. I have worked with too many parents and students who simply did not about certain programs that could have been a fit for them to advance in their academic/ career path while still in school- which could results in thousands of dollars saved in free college tuition or industry certifications.

Aug 31, 2018
AP's or Dual Enrollment? What is Best?
Jun 13, 2018
AP's or Dual Enrollment? What is Best?
Jun 13, 2018

My daughter is going to be a junior in the fall and has taken rigorous courses to date. This summer she is taking philosophy and theater appreciation at PBSC. Are these good electives ? She has taken 3 APs so far and is taking 5 APs in the fall. Is it prefable to colleges if Dual enrollment is at PBSC or FAU?

Jun 13, 2018
Unsure of College & Major- Help!
May 4, 2018
Unsure of College & Major- Help!
May 4, 2018

My daughter is just unsure of where to go to college and what to major in! Where do I even start?

May 4, 2018
Bright Futures & Out-of-State
Apr 28, 2018
Bright Futures & Out-of-State
Apr 28, 2018

Are there any colleges and/or universities outside the state of Florida that accept full or partial Florida Bright Futures?

Apr 28, 2018
Bright Futures & Credit Hours
Apr 24, 2018
Bright Futures & Credit Hours
Apr 24, 2018

Help! My daughter just realized she has too many college credits while in high school! How does that affect Bright Futures and her college path?

Apr 24, 2018

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