Hmm! What’s Next?
So many of our teens and young adults that are getting ready to go from high school out into the world are wondering if they are ready for the next phase of their lives. The big question is, “what to do next?” [...]
Think Scholarships!
Paying for college is a big challenge. The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) gathers scientific evidence to describe how well the United States is educating its students. IES’s Fast Facts: Tuition costs of colleges and universities reports a significant increase in average [...]
Tips for Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to multiple colleges. Among the admission letters, from each college, you have also received a financial aid award letter detailing the total amount of financial assistance the school will offer to help fund your education. The next step [...]
Summer Tasks for College-Bound High School Students
Do you know what high school seniors should be doing now to prepare for applying to college? August 1st marks the beginning of the college application season. Continue reading to learn how to hit the ground running once college applications open. [...]
Adulting: Finding a Job
Are you hoping to make some extra cash? Perhaps you would like experience to put on your resume? Hoopla offers many digital resources that can help you research career paths, apply for jobs, and gain experience through internships and volunteer work. [...]
Choosing a College That Helps You Meet Your Goals
With a few thousand colleges and universities in the United States to choose from, deciding which one to attend can be a daunting task. Taking time to research colleges is an important step in the college process. A little self-reflection to explore who [...]
CCPL Staff Picks – Books to Read Before College
Reading has a lot of benefits for everyone, but for new college students it is especially important to read lots of different kinds of books to help you learn and grow. Books Widen your vocabulary Help students find new models [...]
College, Trade School, Military, Gap Year, Work – What’s Next?
With everything moving online to distance learning some students might feel unsure of what to do next. Will college be in person or online when you are ready to start? Has the pandemic changed your priorities or your thoughts about [...]