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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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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,…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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 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.

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 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?

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 major

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

3 years ago