If you're a senior getting ready to go off to college, you are likely searching for things to invest in so you can achieve the dorm room of your dreams.
On your first day of college, you will want...
The quick jump from state testing into AP tests can roll in as a surprise to many students, leaving them with minimal time for studying. With all of this pressure building, how do students manage this...
Since 1956, Ann Arbor Public Schools has had a split enrollment system for students from Pioneer, Huron, Community and Skyline. So that students can take all the kinds of classes the district offers. In...
The SATs can be one of the most challenging, high stakes parts of high school: hours of testing and test results that seem to carry the weight of a student's future in college.
The SAT doesn’t have...
The November 1st College Application deadline has just passed. Here is how it’s been impacting students around the Skyline community.
The early application deadline has caused large amounts...
With November 1st on the horizon, the Early Action deadline looms over seniors applying to college. As seniors rush to check off every last box on their to-do lists, requesting transcripts ahead of time...
Many people have strong opinions about the place they decide to attend after high school. A lot just choose the option that is either the most affordable or the most accessible which can leave limited...
As college admissions evolve, students are confronted with a game-changing choice: submit SAT/ACT scores or take the test-optional route. This decision can hold the key to unlocking, or limiting, a student’s...
AP exams are inching closer by the day. Are you prepared?
Here are some things you need to know about the upcoming tests.
Before test day, students should also make sure they pack a pen and pencil,...
The college admissions process is a challenging time filled with many questions, including whether or not to apply early.
When applying early to colleges there are two choices: Early Decision and Early...
According to Anthony Woodford, Skyline’s College and Career Center counselor, and Dennis Brunzell, school counselor, here are some of the most common mistakes in your recruiting process/year.
Common...
Are you that student who cut their hair with kitchen scissors when they were little? The one who changes their hair color with every life crisis you go through? Who looks at pictures of nail art and...
While some Skyline Seniors are receiving their acceptance letters, others are still planning. If you want to apply to college for the Fall of 2025, it is not too late. Below, The Skyline Post has gathered...
From eight hour days, practice for sports, homework, and getting enough food and sleep on top of that, it’s hard to balance all of that and a part-time job on top of it all.
For those who either...
Skyline High School’s College and Career Center (CUBE) has a new director and students around the school are asking who he is. Anthony Woodford is bringing his experience and knowledge to help students...
As we head into winter and college application deadlines, “Scholarship Season” is upon us.
December through February, many U.S. colleges and universities – along with third-party organizations...
Applying for college is expensive. Unless you qualify for fee waivers (see your counselor!), for nearly every school there is a $50-70 application fee.
The Michigan State admissions team recently announced...
Students are looking for summer jobs and it's getting harder to get hired. A lot of students want a job during the summer. Many don’t know where to start applying or where to start looking to find a...
Have you ever felt like four years of high school is too much? Found yourself in school not to learn but just going on the same old routine? Felt like the time you spend in school could be used on other...
Packing. Leaving your family behind. Missing home. These are all things people dread about college, yet there is so much to be excited about. To prepare for college, an important thing to consider is films...
As the 2023-2024 school year nears its end, Skyline says “goodbye” to its seniors and “hello” to its incoming freshmen. Starting high school can be a nerve-wracking experience; take comfort in...
Are you trying to get a summer job? As of 4/26, 171 work permits, forms that allow minors to start jobs, have been signed by Skyline’s office this year, and the number can only increase.
If you...
Question: Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
I have always preferred...
Reflection
The supplemental essays required by most schools are, subjectively, one of the most difficult pieces of writing required by the college admissions process. They carry a lot of weight. They...
While writing my common app essay, I went through a narrow range of emotions: mostly hatred and annoyance, in all honesty. It seems very hypocritical and tedious for a website with the mission of “pursuit...
I began scouts in 2nd grade when I joined cub scouts, the elementary school level of scouting. I am so happy that I could be in a group that allowed me to gain more perspectives, and learn about things...
The college admissions process is a mystery for many underclassmen: what classes to take, when to take standardized tests, which clubs to join? Going into senior year, there are a lot of anxiety-inducing...
