Transition

On Making the College Transition

Randi has posted a new blog entry about the college search experience for equestrian students - check it out!

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News/Travel:Welcome to the new readers whom I was fortunate to meet at the College Prep Invitational Horse Show last weekend.  Congratulations to those who won a copy of Horses for Courses in the drawing (winners were notified via email, as there wasn't time during the award ceremony to do a formal draw) - I hope you enjoy the book and find it helpful in your college search!If you didn't win a copy, you can purchase one (or download it to your Kindle) here.The rest of my travel to campuses this year is still in the scheduling phase.  I'll update you via the newsletter as it takes shape. Seniors:Can a school admit you and then rescind the decision?  Yes, in fact, they can.  Here's how to avoid it.  (Hint:  Keep up your good work!)Love the movie Mean Girls?  There's a class for that.  No.  Really!Juniors:Can you be a high performance equestrian without attending an equestrian-specific school?  Wilton Porter's doing it!  And Reed Kessler is skipping college to immerse herself in professional mentorship opportunities.The best choice for you is the one that gives you the education you're looking for in the end.Underclassmen:Straight career preparation or the liberal arts? It turns out it doesn't matter which you choose - employers want you to have it all anyway.Planning to do an interview when you begin visiting campuses?  The 12 questions you should prepare for.Parents:Is a pre-paid tuition plan a good idea?And this week, the blog is just for you! From the blog:My mother doesn’t read my blog so she has no idea how often she’s referenced here.  Meanwhile, I’ve been sharing the story that I’m about to tell you readers for many years now (very often in her presence), so I know she won’t mind me telling it again.  Here goes:Read More