“Help! My Resume Is Empty”: Tips for Filling Out a Sparse Resume
Creating a resume when you’re young can be incredibly confusing (and downright frustrating), and those feelings make a lot of sense when you think about it. Many entry-level jobs list experience requirements-but how can anyone gain experience when every job seems to require it? Many recent college graduates run into that dilemma, but it’s something […]
Help Your Teen Fall in Love With Reading This Summer
Consistent reading is associated with numerous health benefits. Studies also show that students who read regularly tend to perform better in school. Unfortunately, 50% of the US population aged 16 to 65 reads at Level 2 or below (Level 2 titles include “Frog and Toad Are Friends” and “Amelia Bedelia”). Of course, instilling in someone […]
The Results Are Rolling in: Latest College Admissions Trends Based on the Class of 2029
Common Data Sets are upon us. In the coming weeks, journalists and academics will begin reviewing each university’s report to compile and assess emerging trends in the college landscape. However, there are several trends that seem to be emerging or continuing from previous years—and they will likely impact the admissions choices made by applicants to […]
College Rec Letters: Who and How to Ask For Them
Requesting recommendation letters for college applications can be daunting. At the very least, you may feel awkward or insecure asking a teacher to write positive things about you on paper. For this reason, choosing who to request a letter from is half the battle. Once you’ve settled on a writer, however, the challenge becomes how […]
Ten Years from Now: An Ambitious and Exciting Look Ahead
A little over a year ago, the day before opening our new Towne Lake location, I got in a serious bike accident. I knocked out my four front teeth, broke the bones in my face, broke a bone in my back, dislocated and broke a finger on my dominant hand, sliced nerves, and suffered from […]
Answering Your Most Common Questions About the Birkman Assessment
We sat down with Tamara Polvogt, The Enrichery’s Certified Birkman Coach, to answer your most frequently asked questions about the Birkman Assessment and how it supports students in making informed, confident decisions about their college and career path. Here’s everything you need to know! 1. What exactly does the Birkman measure, and how is it […]
3 Reasons Why Your Student Struggles on Test Day—and How to Fix It
It’s test day. Your student has studied for weeks (or months), but things still go awry. They freeze, rush through the test, second-guess their answers, or find their mind wandering repeatedly. It’s frustrating for students (and parents), but the reality is many students struggle to perform their best when the test finally arrives—especially on high-stakes […]
Self-Advocacy Habits for High School: Tips for Students and Parents
As students navigate high school, prepare for higher education, and embark on their early careers, self-advocacy becomes an increasingly vital source of empowerment. At The Enrichery, we believe firmly in the value of goal-setting, problem-solving, and effective communication to help adolescents enter adulthood with the tools they need to succeed. What is Self-Advocacy? Simply put, […]
How to Interpret Your SAT Scores
It’s that time of year: The scores for the School Day SAT will be available on April 3rd for students who submitted their answers by March 14th. These rolling releases will continue through May 15th. (If, however, your student took the SAT during the weekend testing on March 8th, their scores have already been released.) […]
5 Topics to Rethink or Avoid in Your Personal Statement (and What to Write Instead)
Personal statements ask applicants to share stories that are meaningful to them and have shaped their identity, leaving students in tricky waters as they navigate between taboo, clichéd, and potentially damaging topics. In this article, we break down five common topics to rethink—and how to approach them more effectively. The main takeaway is to identify […]