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Setting Up Your Student for Success in 2021

January 6, 2021March 13, 2025Jace Bower

You’ve heard both sides of the discussion: “New Year’s resolutions are useless and overrated.” “New Year’s resolutions are a great way to start the year and pursue intentional growth.” Regardless…Continue readingSetting Up Your Student for Success in 2021

5 Ways That Higher Education Changed in 2020

December 21, 2020March 13, 2025Jace Bower

2020 changed a lot of things. It’s been a crazy year. As we wind down and anticipate 2021, let’s examine what changed in higher education and what we can look…Continue reading5 Ways That Higher Education Changed in 2020

44 Million Americans Are Buried In Student Loan Debt, Here’s What Needs to Happen

December 14, 2020March 13, 2025Jace Bower

According to data from this year, 44 million Americans have outstanding debt from student loans. The total of those loans reaches $1.7 trillion. Even worse, the problem is growing and…Continue reading44 Million Americans Are Buried In Student Loan Debt, Here’s What Needs to Happen

3 Keys to Help Your Student Overcome a Bad Case of Senioritis

December 9, 2020March 13, 2025Jace Bower

We’ve all experienced burnout. That feeling of running “on empty”. In the context of education, burnout may be referred to as “senioritis”. It’s discouraging. Perhaps your student is nearing their…Continue reading3 Keys to Help Your Student Overcome a Bad Case of Senioritis

The One Thing That Will Open Doors in Your Student’s Future

November 30, 2020March 13, 2025Jace Bower

You can’t put a price tag on it but it’s a currency that will open up more doors than cash could. Social capital. It’s the valuable relationships that build careers,…Continue readingThe One Thing That Will Open Doors in Your Student’s Future

The One Question Every Student Should Ask Before Going to College

November 16, 2020March 13, 2025Jace Bower

Older teens live in a world of questions. If you’ve been in high school, you know what I mean. Life is an “oyster” with endless possibilities and the questions are…Continue readingThe One Question Every Student Should Ask Before Going to College