Langston Educational Consulting

07/21/2024

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/applying/articles/nonacademic-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-college

In addition to academics, other non-academic options to consider when choosing a college

Cost, size, location and available support services are among nonacademic factors to evaluate during the college search.

07/21/2024

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/26/school-counselors-shortage-inequality-midwest-west

Critical shortage of high school counselors

Some 8 million students don't have access to counselors.

07/21/2024

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/27/gen-z-summer-teen-jobs-inflation

More teens are now working part time or during the summer, which is a great for their resumes

Many teens are getting part-time jobs to help their families as inflation squeezes budgets.

06/27/2022

Loan forgiveness or lower college costs??

A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds majority support for forgiving $10,000 in federal student loan debt, but even broader support for making college affordable for future students.

06/27/2022

Significant increase in college applications for the last 2 years

As admissions becomes more competitive, students should broaden their college choices and apply early.

06/27/2022

Tulane’s admittance this year!

It admitted only 106 students (for a freshman class of more than 1,800) via regular decision.

05/25/2022

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159862972671624&id=675501623

05/06/2022

Tiktok and teens mental health

With a billion users, the social media app Tiktok has skyrocketed to prominence in recent years. Despite its popularity among young people, little is known about its potential mental health impacts.

05/06/2022

College is not for everyone

“We should be thinking about where the jobs are before we plan the educational process.”

05/06/2022

Financial Aid scams

Some fall victim to scammers making big promises of financial aid and grants.

05/06/2022

Student athletes and su***de risk

“It’s a fear about being judged. It’s a fear of being seen as weak when you’re supposed to be seen as a competitive athlete,” one tennis player said.

05/06/2022

Considering a gap year?

The Gap Year Association is a nonprofit membership community for educators, students, gap year programs, and post-secondary institutions with a shared VISION of making at least a semester of quality gap year time accessible to every high school graduate.