Many colleges use activities to understand you more as a person. Remember this goal when you make your list. Tips for getting an edge in your application with activities: Make a master list of all your activities in high school, …
You have probably heard this term a lot already. Your counselor talks about it, your parents are looking for it. What is it? What is college fit? Think of fit as a picture of college that brings four elements together …
Starting school in the fall means several things – school beginning, new classes, making friends and managing your time. Whether you are an upperclassman or a freshman, having your day and schedule run smoothly will ensure a successful school year …
Join Mavin’s Service Program this Month! Assist the Pasadena Symphony for their August 19th outdoor concert at the LA Arboretum. Volunteers are expected to check tickets, help patrons with carrying heavy picnic baskets or coolers, and provide directions to table or …
Thinking of becoming a Nurse? Nurses are expected to be in high demand, at least for the next several years. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that employment in this field will grow faster than the average …
Last month’s service event was a great success for our Mavin Volunteers! We volunteered at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, which provides food and goods to low income families, school, and homeless shelters across the vast Los Angeles area. …
We Are Pleased to Announce This Month’s Service Event, The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank! The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s mission is to distribute food and other essentials to children, seniors, families and other individuals in need. Mavin Learning Volunteers …
Do you want to be a lawyer? In the United States, you need to graduate from a 4-year college and then go to law school if you want to practice law. What’s the best way to prepare for law school? …
If you want a top SAT score, you need more than a desire to succeed. Determination and hard work are two vital ingredients for acing the SAT, but also you need to use effective study strategies to help you reach …
Do you just want to be done with the application process and know where you’re going to college? Do you have your heart set on one college, and you want to give yourself the best chance at getting in? If …