“A new study finds most people who have never attended college cite stress as a key factor. Researchers say promoting campus mental health resources might help win them over.” Inside Higher Ed (2023) ForwarDirections encourages all students to access…
“Regardless of whether a student attends a college ranked in the top 5% or one ranked much lower, the research strongly suggests that engagement in college, how a student spends his or her time, matters much more in the long…
Whether you are in high school thinking about applying to college or in college working towards a degree, keeping your life balance is important. It is important to eat right, get enough sleep, and create positive relationships with others. Having…
Join the Scavenger Hunt and Post a Comment! Explore our new website to find “Specific Services”. Next, go to our “Webpage Scavenger Hunt” post on Facebook. Post a comment there about which Specific Service you think is most important and tell us…
May 1 is college signing day across the U.S. This is the date on which every university requires students who have been accepted to colleges to make their decision - and accept just one university admission. Obviously, it would be…
At ForwarDirections, we are proud to share that Carole has been name a "Rising Star" by the University of California, Riverside Extension Professional Studies Department. She spent a year and a half completing a college and career counseling certificate through…
Recently, our college student network asked the question, “When is the right time to purchase textbooks?” The quick answer to that question is, “as early as possible! And be strategic to save yourself time and money!” Here are…
What do you want to be doing 10 years from now? Educators should encourage and embrace your dreams. Stay true to your dreams! Read about how this person learned that "Success is the Best Revenge." Watch this video to give you…
Searching and applying for grants and scholarships is an ongoing process. To seek out the right grants and scholarships, students generally need to: Choose the right scholarships to apply for (some require good academics - merit based; and some require a…
Many seniors who have applied to college have now received college acceptances. In many cases, you have received acceptance letters from more than one college. As you think about which college to attend, consider these actions in your discernment process: …