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It Doesn't Matter Where You Go to College
The official e-newsletter of The Equestrian College Advisor.
From the blog:
You know what, readers?
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by a lot of things over the last week and a half and with it being the holiday season and a time for reflection and gratitude, I think the very best use of this week’s blog entry is to share those things that have brought a smile to my face when it comes to future college students and future collegiate equestrians. Read More
A recent study from Merrill Lynch found that 79 percent of parents continue to serve as the "family bank" for their grown-up children, paying for big-ticket items like college and weddings, but also for smaller, everyday expenses. Parents of adult children contribute $500 billion annually -- twice the amount that they invest in their own retirement accounts.
Sixty-three percent of parents said in the study they have sacrificed their financial security for the sake of their children. Read More
At the peak of the Woolsey Fire, 200 horses were evacuated to the Pierce College equestrian center, another 313 horse evacuees went to the Hansen Dam Equestrian Center in Sylmar and the Ventura County Fairgrounds sheltered 180 horses, ponies and other large animals. And, it’s no small feat to rescue a horse—at a bare minimum, it requires a horse trailer and a horse that’s been trained to get on the trailer.
Horses in trailers were a common sight on the Pacific Coast Highway evacuation route back on Nov. 9, with many owners heading out of town. Read More
"So why don’t we tell our kids the truth about success? We could start with the fact that only a
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whether you go to an elite private college or a less-selective state university. Or that there are there are many occupations through which Americans make a living, many of which
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Senioritis is ContagiousIt’s that time of year when the famed disease senioritis takes hold of twelfth graders nationwide and begins to spread like wildfire. Symptoms include laziness, absence from school, and repetition of the question, “Why is this important?” The generally accepted cure for this debilitating illness is graduation, but with the event still months in the distance, a dose of perspective and a solid plan for students can typically stave off its worst effects. These treatments include:
Mind the money. Many students receive offers of academic scholarship with their acceptance packets – but those offers are contingent upon the student maintaining a certain level of academic performance. Any dips in a student’s final GPA can result in thousands of dollars lost so don’t risk it happening to you!
Make a plan. Just because applications are turned in and early accept packets have arrived doesn’t mean that the college search process is over. The majority of colleges and universities host admitted student events and opportunities to engage with their alumni so that you can continue to learn more about them while you approach your final decision. There are also additional scholarship competitions to attend and a variety of senior-focused events right at the student’s home high school. Keeping the calendar full (but not too full) can prevent the boredom that leads to slacking off.
Talk it out. Sometimes the best cure for senioritis is for the seniors themselves to talk about it. Everyone is bound to be nervous about heading into the unknown in the fall and nostalgic as they head out to the “last football game,” the “last Homecoming dance,” and the “last day of AP English.” By getting all of the fears, sadness, excitement, and uncertainty into the open, seniors can take control of their feelings – and by extension, their actions.
The most important thing for seniors to do is to make sure that they don’t treat every
single event and decision associated with senior year as if it’s a matter of life and death. Instead, they should celebrate how far they’ve come and enjoy the moments that will only come around once.
