By Kizzy Kittrell Dogan --- If you are growing up in a household similar to the one I grew up in, chances are you have heard the statement “Be a Leader and Not a Follower” quite a bit. Ironically as annoying and misleading as that statement was for me growing ...
By Mary Hager --- Ah, the summer after your junior year is finally here! You’ve made it through a challenging school year and are hopefully enjoying some well-earned rest. Along with your summer plans, consider using your time to organize all you’ll need for your college applications. Below are tips ...
By Charlotte Klaar, PhD --- People tend to perceive “test-optional” as meaning that if a student opts to submit SAT scores to a college, they’ll be a factor in admission. However, if a student chooses not to submit scores, that fact won’t disqualify her or him from fair and equal ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” – Tony Robbins Our relationships with others are one of the most significant and ...
By Mary Hager --- The thought of creating your future can be overwhelming one. With constant media messages that we are living through the worst economy in decades and the odds of “getting ahead” have never been greater, you may start to believe the negative messages. Don’t! Learning how to ...