College Application: Done. Letters of Recommendation: Sent. SAT and ACT testing: Check. For most high school seniors, the waiting game for college acceptance letters has begun. While you wait to hear back from the schools you applied to, there is one other application process waiting to be completed: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, […]
What NOT to Expect Your First Year of College
Your first year of college will be exciting as you start a new chapter in your life. You may go in with a lot of expectations, whether from your friends, family, or what you’ve seen on TV. But a lot of those expectations may be completely wrong. Here are a few things you should NOT […]
The Value of Failure
By. Jamie F. – An OFL employee and expert failure artist When I was a kid, I used to cry every single time my family and I went bowling. I was (and still am) a terrible bowler, and so I always lost, and so I always cried. In a terrible effort to comfort me, my […]
Preparing Your New LinkedIn Profile
In today’s technology driven world, most high school students are well versed on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. But what about LinkedIn? Do you even need one while you’re in high school? More and more that answer is becoming a strong yes! Billed as a social networking site for professionals, a […]
The Importance of Eating Healthy for Students
Research has shown that students are able to learn better when they’re well nourished, and eating healthy meals has been linked to higher grades, better memory and alertness, and faster information processing. One reason for this is that foods that are rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats such as eggs, yogurt, apples and oatmeal […]
