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Sparks blog: Community: More than just volunteeringSparks blog: Community: More than just volunteering

Sparks blog: Community: More than just volunteering

by Dr. Ann Wagner Students hear it a lot: you need to have a lot of community service hours for…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: What is a Coop Program?Sparks blog: What is a Coop Program?

Sparks blog: What is a Coop Program?

Nope, it is not about chickens. by Mr. Michael Wagner For young adults, navigating the world after graduation can be…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: I Have Been Told to Research ItSparks blog: I Have Been Told to Research It

Sparks blog: I Have Been Told to Research It

But what does that mean? by  Dr. Ann Wagner Research it.  We hear that a great deal in our lives,…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: Where do you learn best?Sparks blog: Where do you learn best?

Sparks blog: Where do you learn best?

by  Dr. Ann Wagner There is no shortage of advice for students when it comes to how they should be…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: When your child leaves home for collegeSparks blog: When your child leaves home for college

Sparks blog: When your child leaves home for college

Preparing for the empty nest by  Dr. Ann Wagner It is an exciting time of year for many families—getting ready…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: The college essay: An essential story of youSparks blog: The college essay: An essential story of you

Sparks blog: The college essay: An essential story of you

The college essay: An essential story of you by Mr. Michael Wagner It is not a secret that of all…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: Not sure what to do this summer? Sparks blog: Not sure what to do this summer? 

Sparks blog: Not sure what to do this summer?

Take a course! Mr. Michael Wagner It is the time of year when a student’s excitement level grows to a…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: Summer as an opportunity for serviceSparks blog: Summer as an opportunity for service

Sparks blog: Summer as an opportunity for service

by  Mr. Michael Wagner On average, the typical summertime break for schools is about 60 - 70 days. As many…

3 years ago
What is the college application timeline? It’s complicated.What is the college application timeline? It’s complicated.

What is the college application timeline? It’s complicated.

by  Mr. Michael Wagner The most common first question I get from parents is:When does my child start the application…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: Failing to plan is planning to failSparks blog: Failing to plan is planning to fail

Sparks blog: Failing to plan is planning to fail

by  Mr. Michael Wagner I get asked all the time “Mr. Mike, how do I get into Harvard?”  Students seem…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: Best or different?Sparks blog: Best or different?

Sparks blog: Best or different?

Why trying to be the best is a losing strategy by  Dr. Ann Wagner Competition.  It frames so many things…

3 years ago
Sparks blog: The pressure of choosing a majorSparks blog: The pressure of choosing a major

Sparks blog: The pressure of choosing a major

by Mr. Michael Wagner When I think back to when I was 17 or 18 years old, I had no…

3 years ago