In Distance Education, success and satisfaction from the program is determined by engagement with your tutors and their feedback. Read on for six more tips.
Read More »The Secret to Successful Classroom Management
High school counselor Nick Marmalejo offers a 3-step strategy to set a new course for educational motivation, or strengthen the old one, for your review.
Read More »St. Joseph – “Terror of Demons” The Hidden Power of Meekness
College-bound? To witness for Christ in the post-COVID world be meek like St. Joseph, "Terror of Demons", the quiet and confident professional of Faith.
Read More »Midwinter Musings: A Lifetime of Vocational Discernment
Your Seton education helps you achieve your life goals in a flexible but focused manner by keeping vocational discernment a continual and intuitive process.
Read More »In Light of COVID-19: How Important is SAT/ACT Testing?
The SAT and ACT may be optional but they can tip the scale for acceptance, scholarships, and financial aid says Seton Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo.
Read More »Seton Counselor Answers: “What About the PSAT?”
The PSAT is not required to take the SAT but has benefits for the college-bound including the opportunity for a new scholarship from Benedictine College.
Read More »Teaching Kids that Difficulties are Stepping Stones to Success
Teaching our children to embrace difficulties and solve problems is a life lesson that will add value to their work and position them for future success.
Read More »A Pause to Discern – A Lifetime of Clarity
A vanity license plate put it into focus. Answers to life questions suddenly clicked. It was as if a ray shone from the heavens to spotlight the road ahead.
Read More »The Essential Homeschooler’s Guide to College Admission
Seton Counselor Nick Marmalejo offers solid college application advice and views on GPA vs. course load, standardized tests, and extracurricular activities.
Read More »Homeschooling in the Holidays
Nick Marmelejo says for us to remember that the pressures or stresses we have as homeschooling parents should not overshadow the coming of the Christ Child.
Read More »Reframing Our Collections
Yes, to build anew and start again can be daunting but bits and pieces of old things can be worth preserving, in order to make them into something new.
Read More »Creating Space for Success in Life’s Travels and Education
The best approach to reach your goal on schedule is to make space in our planning for things unforeseen and for items that are not within our control.
Read More »College Visits – A Primer on How to Plan for Success
When visiting colleges, Nicholas Marmalejo says asking the right questions will go a long way towards making the right decision of which college to choose.
Read More »3 Keys to Raising Your Child’s Interest in Learning
Adopt Psychologist Carl Rogers’ three virtues for teachers to help raise your child's Interest in learning and become a more effective homeschooling parent.
Read More »Avoid the Perfection Paralysis Detour on the Road to Success
Seton Home Study Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo has a practical roadmap to avoid frustration and the perfection paralysis detour on the road to success.
Read More »The Essential Homeschooler’s Guide to College Admission
High school counselor Nick Marmalejo guides homeschoolers through the three most important aspects of the college admissions process: prior coursework, SAT/ACT scores, and extra-curricular activities.
Read More »Tips for Success When Applying at Elite (and Other) Colleges
Seton guidance counselor Nick Marmelejo offers advice for families considering Ivy League or other elite colleges. In his realistic manner, he answers frequently asked questions about the criteria that colleges use in their admissions criteria and offers practical tips on the application process.
Read More »Homeschoolers: Use These Simple Remedies if You Feel Overwhelmed
Seton Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo has this homeschool advice. When a problem arises, it's okay to ask for help but especially when you're overwhelmed.
Read More »What Every Seton Parent Needs to Know About Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is a way to receive high school credit for college work. Seton Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo speaks on how you can take advantage of it.
Read More »Seton’s Advanced Diploma – How Advanced Do You Need to Be?
Seton Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo reveals the secret to choosing the right diploma track is in finding the right balance for your particular student.
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