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Building a high school résumé: tips from The College Board

09/11/2018

Résumés are an important part of the college application process. The College Board offers some tips on the key features of an effective résumé and how to adapt it to various audiences. View  the CollegeBoardtipshighschoolresume for suggestions.

 

AP Credits at Colleges

11/22/2016

Did you know…

This helpful site allows you to see how some colleges and universities in Indiana accept AP credits. Indiana state law requires all two and four-year Indiana public colleges and universities to award college credit that counts toward a degree for scores of 3 or higher.

 

Career Spotlight: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

11/07/2016

Did you know?…”Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for speech pathologists between 2014-2024 includes a 21% increase with a median salary of $73,410. The predicted outlook for audiologists is a 29% increase with a median salary of $74,890. Speech-language pathologists work in a wide range of settings including schools, clinics, assisted living centers, and hospitals.” – Keith Kluender, Head of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University.

If you would like to learn more about these programs at Purdue, visit http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/slhs. If you would like to schedule a visit, attend a class, meet with an academic advisor, or chat with a current student, please contact Kamie Redinbo at kredinb@purdue.edu.

Big Future: Career and College Exploration Site

10/30/2016

big-future

  • Explore www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org –it’s free!
  • ‘Explore Careers’: Find a career that interests you!
  • ‘Explore Colleges’: Learn about colleges across the country!
  • Helpful High School Courses: Choose classes that go with a college major!
  • Explore the Quick How To Guide!