Elite Institution Cognitive Disorder and Jordache Jeans

Jennifer Tracewell

May 29, 20216 min read

Elite Institution Cognitive Disorder and Jordache Jeans

Yes, I am dating myself, but owning a pair of Jordache jeans in the 80s was the height of coolness and luxury. Luckily (or not?!) the 80s...

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imremh

May 21, 20213 min read

Summer Melt: don't let it happen to you

Your senior year is coming to an end, and college is just on the horizon! There's just a few months that stand between you and beginning...

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You Can Be ABC's: explore health careers

Allison Styffe

May 14, 20212 min read

You Can Be ABC's: explore health careers

We're back for one last alphabet worth of careers before summer whisks you away from thoughts of occupational exploration. This month's...

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Letters of Rec: here's what you need to know

Allison Styffe

May 7, 20214 min read

Letters of Rec: here's what you need to know

Recommendation letters are the only piece of your college applications you won't write yourself, but that doesn't mean they don't require...

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Spotlights: Cheesemongers, the Blues, and Aging Matters

Jennifer Tracewell

May 3, 20215 min read

Spotlights: Cheesemongers, the Blues, and Aging Matters

CAREER: Cheesemonger Median salary: $31,399 Education needed: On the job training or certificate Job growth: 10% (faster than average)...

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Help, I'm a first-generation college student!

Jennifer Tracewell

Apr 30, 20214 min read

Help, I'm a first-generation college student!

When you hear the phrase "first-generation college student" you might not even know what this means! We typically think in terms of...

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Allison Styffe

Apr 23, 20211 min read

Junior Info Night Webinar

Thanks to all the 11th graders, parents, and staff who joined in on this week's Junior Info Night webinar! We talked about the five main...

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Self-Reflection: Where I'm At & Where I'm Headed.

todhuntj

Apr 16, 20212 min read

Self-Reflection: Where I'm At & Where I'm Headed.

It seems like we are coming into a season of change: Spring is gently turning into Summer, aspects of the pandemic are evolving, and the...

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Webinar Recap: Attend college as a high schooler with Baker Early/Web College

Allison Styffe

Apr 10, 20211 min read

Webinar Recap: Attend college as a high schooler with Baker Early/Web College

If you're here, on this website and reading this blog, chances are you are already part of Baker Early College or Baker Web College, or...

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You Can Be ABC's: therapists, counselors, and psychologists

Allison Styffe

Apr 2, 20216 min read

You Can Be ABC's: therapists, counselors, and psychologists

This month's ABC's are for our helpers and empaths. The ones who walk alongside people going through hard times. Who are curious about...

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Spotlights: Buy Stocks, Become a Bearcat, & Beat the Odds

Allison Styffe

Apr 2, 20214 min read

Spotlights: Buy Stocks, Become a Bearcat, & Beat the Odds

CAREER: Stockbroker Median salary: $62,270 Education needed: Bachelor's degree Job growth: 4% (as fast as average) If you're into memes...

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10 Things to Know Before You Go — Adulting 101

Jennifer Tracewell

Mar 26, 202113 min read

10 Things to Know Before You Go — Adulting 101

Hey, upcoming graduate, are you ready for adulting all on your own? Most of you have been living under the sheltering wings of your...

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Allison Styffe

Mar 5, 20212 min read

You Can Be ABC's: high-paying careers

It's time to throw another alphabet worth of careers your way, and this time we're hitting you with some of the most lucrative...

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Spotlights: Wildcats, DREAMers, and Paralegals

Allison Styffe

Mar 2, 20214 min read

Spotlights: Wildcats, DREAMers, and Paralegals

COLLEGE: The University of Arizona Location: Tucson, Arizona Tuition: $12,691 in-state; $36,718 out-of-state; $19,036 WUE tution for...

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What is an internship and how can I get one?

Jennifer Tracewell

Feb 26, 20214 min read

What is an internship and how can I get one?

You might have heard from your advisor or school counselor about the importance of an internship, and this can be a scary word! It might...

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Juniors: to take the SAT/ACT or not — that is the question

Allison Styffe

Feb 19, 20213 min read

Juniors: to take the SAT/ACT or not — that is the question

At least, it's one of the questions we're getting most often from the class of 2022. And it's an important one to ask in light of the...

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Is it too late to apply to college? Nope!

Jennifer Tracewell

Feb 12, 20214 min read

Is it too late to apply to college? Nope!

Don't panic! You unfortunately missed some deadlines, or maybe you didn't think you wanted to go to college? You changed your mind and...

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You Can Be ABC's: zip into these cool careers

Allison Styffe

Feb 3, 20212 min read

You Can Be ABC's: zip into these cool careers

High school students don't hear this enough, so we're gonna say it loud and clear: Four (or more) years of college isn't for everyone,...

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Spotlights: Scottish Studies, Google Doodles, and Medical Detectives!

Jennifer Tracewell

Feb 2, 20215 min read

Spotlights: Scottish Studies, Google Doodles, and Medical Detectives!

COLLEGE: The University of Aberdeen Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Tuition: $24,000 Size: Medium (15,000 students) Hogwarts-like castles,...

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Overgrad: start your career search today

Allison Styffe

Jan 29, 20213 min read

Overgrad: start your career search today

Did you know all Baker students have access to Overgrad? Maybe we should back up...do you know what Overgrad is? The college-bound...

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