Getting accepted to your dream college can be a competitive process. College Fair Circuit Coordinator and Director of College Planning at Westminster Academy, Donna Payner offers the following tips to help students stand out in the college application process.   Activities When doing the resume or activities part of the application, talk about what your role was in the club, not what the purpose of the club. What did you personally contribute to the club? Look for opportunities to highlight leadership roles, especially if there’s been a progression from being a member to committee chairman then elected president. Not everyone […]

Anticipating the move from high school to adulthood is an exciting time for students looking forward to spreading their wings and making their own way in the world. However, it can also be overwhelming trying to narrow down all the options to find the perfect path. It’s a matter of individual choice based on each student’s gifts and talents, personality and calling that requires research and prayer. Certainly, the campus community, friendships made and opportunities available can set students on a trajectory that will shape their future. How do you determine which way to go? To help with that discovery […]