Donna Baines
Understanding the CSS Profile: A Guide for Parents
When preparing for your child’s college journey, one of the most crucial aspects to navigate is financing their education. You're...
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Donna Baines
- Sep 7
- 3 min
Unlocking College Admissions: The Power of Demonstrated Interest
The college admissions process is a maze of transcripts, essays, standardized tests, and recommendation letters. But one often-overlooked...
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Donna Baines
- Aug 31
- 3 min
Decoding Test-Optional Admissions: When it Makes Sense and When it Doesn't
The traditional college application process has long revolved around standardized test scores, most notably the SAT and ACT. However,...
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Donna Baines
- Aug 13
- 2 min
7 Warnings for New Freshman in College
Embarking on your college journey as a freshman is exhilarating – the newfound freedom, exciting opportunities, and diverse experiences...
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Donna Baines
- May 17
- 1 min
How to Request Letters of Recommendation
Juniors, Now is the time to request those letters of recommendation. Do not wait until you go back to school in the fall as a senior. ...
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Donna Baines
- Apr 19
- 3 min
From Likes to Leverage: Using Social Capital to Navigate the World
Navigating life after high school is an exciting but stressful time for teenagers. Add the pressure of college admissions to a daunting...
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Donna Baines
- Apr 6
- 6 min
20 Trades that are Trending…Trade up for a brighter future!
As a college and career consultant who spent 10 years working in the trade school business, I recognize that not every student is meant...
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Donna Baines
- Mar 31
- 2 min
SAT or ACT? Which test is best for me?
The SAT and ACT are two standardized tests that are widely used in the United States for college admissions. Although many colleges are...
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Donna Baines
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Free High School Résumé Template
Scroll to the bottom for a link to the FREE high school résumé template. Does a high school student really need a résumé? Yes. There...
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Donna Baines
- Mar 22
- 2 min
Chat GPT for College Admissions Essays?
Chat GPT is a technology that is advancing exponentially and teens are starting to catch on. A recent viral TikTok video shows a high...
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Donna Baines
- Mar 18
- 3 min
3 Career Industries For Salary & Growth Potential
In the coming decades, there are a number of careers that will be in high demand. From healthcare to technology and finance, these jobs...
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