Prospective Students

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Here’s The Hardest Part Of Transitioning Out Of Sports For Many Athletes

I’ll Always Love The Game…

The truth is, I have never officially announced my retirement from the game of basketball.

To this day, I still can’t completely accept the fact that I (probably) never will play the game at a high level …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Five Ways to Make College Work as a Non-Traditional Student

Depending on how they’re categorized, non-traditional students account for between one- and two-thirds of college admissions, but in simple terms, a non-traditional college student in the US is anyone who has not entered university studies directly from secondary education or …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search

I was about 8 years old when I knew I wanted to pursue writing as a career. The chunky 2003 desktop computer sitting in my living room was the first thing I ran to after finishing my homework. And the …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Insider Tips for First-Generation College Students

If you are a first-generation college student — or will be soon — your world is about to expand in a number of ways. According to the Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development, approximately 50 percent of today’s college students are …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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10 Steps to Make a Great First Impression at Work

You’ve probably heard that first impressions are important. But what does it mean to make a good first impression at work—and how do you do it? We’ve outlined a step-by-step guide for you to get your new job or internship …

By Gabby Gartner
Gabby Gartner Internship Associate
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Featured Resources

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

Interviews are your opportunity to show critical thinking, not technical expertise. Use this simple structure when answering AI-related questions:

The …

Knowing how to talk about AI matters as much as knowing how to use it. Employers are not looking for …

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