Melissa W. Yakabouski

08/17/2023

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Uncover the importance of high school profiles in college admissions. Explore what's included, how colleges use it, and tips to make it stand out. The guide to understanding and leveraging school profiles for higher education success

03/01/2023

08/29/2022

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I serve as an Academic Advisor at a large University which puts me in the unique position of witnessing firsthand a lot of what most of you only speculate about higher education and the college experience today.

08/14/2022

Some interesting form decor ideas!

Don't let small, shared quarters cramp your style. Turn your college dorm room into a stylish and efficient space ideal for studying and relaxing with these fresh decorating ideas.

01/26/2022

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I am getting older. I know this because I now bring a mini-massage gun with me when I travel; my pant legs neither tightly hug my calves nor end an inch above my ankle; and when I buy wine at the g…

01/15/2022

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Teens who are leaving home for college need to know this: even sloppy people like neat roommates. Sad, but true. Pick up your stuff.

01/15/2022

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We view graduation as the metaphorical end of childhood, focusing too much on "lasts" instead of getting excitied about the upcoming "firsts."

01/15/2022

As the mom of a senior AND director of undergraduate admissions … https://grownandflown.com/high-school-senior-spoil-them/?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3Rx7xPeMHdch8s_LgpFP6Cv1mzup9ChGKJqKjfqpgZe7htE1PIBN3U4jY

When my oldest was a high school senior, his younger siblings referred to it as “The Year of Jackie.” Why you need to dote on your senior.

01/12/2022

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A brother gives his sister advice before she leaves for college including to "Call home. Especially Mom since she’s probably the one most worried."

12/21/2021

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And when my kids are gone...I will miss the years of being knee-deep in parenting, I'll really miss who I was while I was their full-time, hands-on mom.