Thursday, January 13, 2011
Students at C.D. Hylton High School's Center for International Studies and Languages program prepare for a future of multiculturalism.
For many kids growing up in an increasingly diverse area ethnically and linguistically, it’s clear that understanding different languages and cultures will play an important role in their futures. At C.D. Hylton High School’s specialty program information night Wednesday, students, parents and teachers in the school’s Center for International Studies and Languages program told prospective students and their parents that the program will offer them opportunities that will help them succeed later in life. CISL, pronounced “sizzle,” is a four-year program for high school students to learn about foreign languages and cultures. Students in the CISL program are required to take the same foreign language for four consecutive years and take an …
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Advice on applying to colleges for high school seniors and their parents
For the class of 2011, the heat is on. High school students are contemplating colleges, agonizing over essays, and stressing over the SAT. It seems that every student is scrambling to be accepted by the school of their dreams and this is the time when parents and guidance counselors hear the perennial refrain: "Do you think I will be accepted? What are those colleges looking for?" Patch spoke with Darlene Roberson from Next Level Educational Services, LLC about what students can do to prepare for the application process. Key to Success Much like parents, colleges desire students to succeed. Colleges succeed when they recruit, admit, retain, and graduate students who are a good match for what they offer. Just as each student has unique …
Friday, December 10, 2010
Educational consultant Darlene Roberson helps area students get into college
For many students across Prince William County, the college dream is looked at as just that, a dream. But the reality is that incredible entrepreneurs like Darlene Roberson, who started Next Level Educational Services, LLC, work with students who seek a competitive edge in the college admissions process. Students attending Hylton High School and other area schools have the opportunity to take advantage of Darlene's expertise and services. Patch had the opportunity to speak with Darlene about her business, entrepreneurship, and what advice she has for local students. Here are excerpts from the Q&A: Patch: What is your business? Darlene: I provide educational consulting and program development. Also, I work with schools, individuals, …
