Adulting 101

Once again, resumes and cover letters are a contradictory topic. As you go into the world, you are going to need to write both things. You can google all the templates you want, but I find it helps to walk through the why of it all. So, we are going to start with the basics. Just a generic resume and cover letter.             We start our resume with the header, aka you. I know the templates say to put your full name, your address, your phone number, and your email. Let’s cut

We are all going to deal with this stuff eventually, so let’s talk about it. Wherever you are, currently in high school, graduating, in university, graduating, or even after, getting a job has the same components. We have to start by finding an available job.             I find scrolling through Indeed applications to be frustrating, but it is one of the many modern-day evils we all must endure.             In hopes of skipping this step, first look up businesses in your area

To graduate high school, you should take a personal finance class. If you were anything like me, you spend the entire time just going through the motions and forgetting everything afterwards. If you have yet to take your personal finance class, please learn from my mistake and pay attention.   If you already have, that is okay. This is a quick overview of banking and budgeting. I tried explaining the banking system to a 8 year old once, and he told me it was crazy we all put

Credit is a headache, because it costs us more in the long run but if we have never participated in credit it makes it harder for us in the future. So let's talk about how to use credit without losing money.

Let's talk about the baffling loans we can be offered as university students. This also covers the basics of how loans work.

The miscellaneous advice I have for university students. This is my big sister rant for anyone going to college.

Basic rundown of how university students can get accommodations.

This is a quick explanation of Title IX protections that American University students should have access to.

Okay, let’s get one thing out of the way, applying for scholarships can be a full time job. There are plenty of myths about scholarships that turned out untrue for me, but maybe they work for you.            The first myth is something that I made most of my academic decisions based on up until college. The good old “if you get straight A’s, have a stellar ACT score, and are an overall good person, colleges will pay to get you.” I did my best, I think during COVID and online

Then onto everyone’s worst nightmare, the essay section. They are going to ask about your interests, your plans for the future (I had none), and maybe something that feels personal like your biggest regrets or challenges.           These essays are all designed to see if you are the kind of student they want. If you want to be extra, you can look up some of that university’s marketing and figure out what kind of students they seem to be targeting, then tailor your responses.

Application time. Most colleges in America like you to apply by January. That is considered the regular decision deadline. I personally started on my applications in the first week of my senior year, but I have a fear of missing deadlines (FOMD if you will) . So I turned in a lot of Early Decision applications. The process is the same regardless.            If you are hoping to pursue a degree, then sadly you have to deal with the modern-day evil of the Common App. Please und

Alright, first step of a high school senior in America? What comes next.  (Also go to school for your senior year, that is important)  This chapter is going to walk you through college first steps, if you want to go right into the workforce or do a technical school, please skip this. If you aren’t sure yet, feel free to skim.           I did the college tours and the get to know your university stuff, but none of that really told me anything. Any college guided tour or event