Category: College Admissions
The Admissions Essay is About YOU
When I was applying to colleges, there were many admissions essay options to choose from. Most were topic-specific, but one question allowed me the freedom to write about whatever subject I wanted. Thinking this would be the easiest option, mainly because I could just write about myself, I didn’t know where to start or how [...]
Reminder: TeenLife’s “Sail Away Summer” Contest
There’s still time to enter a lucky teen into TeenLife’s “Sail Away Summer” Contest to win a summer sailing experience of a lifetime provided by Sail Caribbean. Remember that our teen winner will join a crew of students on a co-ed sailing voyage aboard a 46’-50’ yacht in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. This 14- [...]
Resumes & References
While no employer will expect a teenager to have an amazing amount of experience, don’t underestimate the importance of having an effective resume. Once you have a sense of what you might want to do for a job, it’s time to start focusing on some practical matters. Your resume is a first impression A quick glance at [...]
Making Yourself Marketable
How do you make yourself marketable? Even when you have decided what you might want to do for a job or career, there is still much to accomplish–especially if you fear that no one will hire you because of your age and inexperience. Taking initiative and convincing managers that you have the will to learn [...]
TeenLife’s Guide to Finding Jobs & Internships
Whether you want to explore a career path, learn a new skill or simply make money for college, getting a job or internship is really encouraged for today’s teens. That’s why we’re so excited to publish this year’s extensive Guide to Finding Jobs & Internships. With more than 24 pages of recommendations, no topics is [...]
12 Tips for Real World Success
Here are some easy ways to achieve real world success 1. Find your passion and follow it 2. Ask a million questions 3. Read everything you can 4. Meet all kinds of people 5. Fill your address book 6. Stay in touch with everyone (in person as well as on social [...]