Each year high school juniors ask me, “Do I need to continue taking a foreign language senior year?” The answer is not a simple yes or no. Most colleges require students to have two or three years of a world
Why Study a Foreign Language Senior Year?
Hobart William Smith-Guaranteed Internship Program
During a recent trip to Central NY, I had the chance to return to Hobart and William Smith Colleges and see firsthand what’s happening on campus. Lots of buildings have gone up since my last visit nearly a decade ago.
Class Selection – A Delicate Balance
Written by Traecy Hobson. Slowly easing back into school mode after the holiday break is not an option for today’s high school students. With the school year only at its halfway mark, guidance counselors are already scheduling next year’s courses.
St. John Fisher College-Liberal Arts with Pre-Professional Focus
Written by Traecy Hobson. Our last stop on the Colleges of Rochester Tour was St. John Fisher College, which is located just a few minutes from downtown Rochester. The wooded, park-like setting is pretty, and overall the campus has an
College Outcomes—More Than a Degree
Written by Traecy Hobson. It’s January, and if you are a college senior the looming last semester can bring much uncertainty and anxiety. No doubt, many well-meaning family members and friends have been inquiring about your post graduation plans.
University of Rochester-Ranks High in STEM and Research
Written by Traecy Hobson. Day Two of the Colleges of Rochester Tour — As we got off the bus and walked up the central walk of the University of Rochester’s River Campus, we all stopped to admire the quintessential,
Rochester Institute of Technology–Co-op Program is Top-Notch
Written by Traecy Hobson. Day two of the Colleges of Rochester Tour— Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) was our first stop. I was anxious to visit campus again since it is a popular choice for many of my students wanting
Nazareth College-Strong Nursing and Pre-Health Programs
Written by Traecy Hobson. Upstate New York is known for its beautiful fall foliage and its unpredictable weather patterns. So, I wasn’t completely surprised when I drove through a few snow squalls in mid-October on my way to meet 20
College of Wooster – Fighting Scots, Bagpipes & Kilts
Written by Traecy Hobson. Last month I toured the College of Wooster‘s campus with 20 other independent college counselors. There’s lots of school spirit at this small liberal arts school in Wooster, Ohio. But, Wooster students are not single-minded. After
A College Love Letter—Why Us?
Written by Traecy Hobson. If you are a high school senior, chances are you will be asked to write at least one “why us” college essay. It’s the open-ended question that sounds something like this, “tell us why our university