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Spikeview is a Global Portfolio Platform for Teens. Our mission is to empower every teen to own their narrative and maximize their potential. This flexible, secure platform provides a safe and nurturing environment to establish a clean online identity, organize all activities, experiences, and achievements. Teens can tell their unique story and access new and amazing opportunities that align..
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2M ago
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is becoming increasingly evident that empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey is a catalyst for success. Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about crafting a narrative, and this narrative-building process starts early. Imagine a world where young learners don’t just absorb information but actively shape their educational experiences, setting the stage for a lifetime of growth and achievement. This is where spikeview, a digital portfolio platform for high school students, steps in to revolutionize the way ..read more
Spikeview
1y ago
As a teenager, you may not fully understand the importance of finding summer internships that align with your potential career path. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of summer vacation and forget about the opportunities that are available to you. However, internships can be incredibly valuable experiences that can set you up for success in the future. Let’s dive into why finding a summer job that aligns with your potential career is so important.
(1) REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Internships give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a field that you may be interested in. It ..read more
Spikeview
1y ago
As a parent, there are days when you wonder if college applications are more stressful for your high school junior or for you. Other than college itself, the junior year might be the most intense for you and your student. There’s a lot to be done, but it’s manageable!
Here are some time-tested ways parents and guidance counselors can help juniors through the college application process.
Some of you time management experts love a good month-by-month breakdown. If that’s you, check out this page that guides you all the way through June of 2023. Their September summary emphasize scholarship ..read more
Spikeview
1y ago
How to get yourself college scholarships
Can you believe students miss out on $100 million in free money every single year?! That’s right, free money. You’ve probably seen news stories about the student loan crisis, and debates about how much the government can help students get out of debt. The student loan crisis is because young people are on the hook to pay back tens of thousands of dollars, whether or not they find solid employment.
Scholarships are available for all types of students!
These are the most common scholarship categories:
Merit. Based on grades, demonstrated leadership ..read more
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1y ago
If you’re expecting your kids to enroll in a college after high school, you need to know something about the expectations within the admissions offices. Colleges don’t just want to sort through lists of grades and standard extracurriculars. Admissions officers repeatedly say they want students to demonstrate what motivates them and articulate why that college would be a good fit. These are the people who decide whether or not your student gets sorted in the No or Maybe pile, so it’s important to know what they want.
If your kids are just now starting their freshman or sophomore year of high sc ..read more
Spikeview
1y ago
You’re in the groove of a new school year, and it’s a busy time whether you’re a freshman or senior. Of course each grade brings its own pressures, but your schedule will feel jam packed! School clubs, intramural sports, part-time jobs, band practice, volunteering, homework!… and just hanging out with friends.
Some people think of time management as squeezing the fun out of a day by regimenting everything. But that’s far from the truth. Managing your time is like using a calendar as it was intended. There are only so many hours in a day or week, and you’ve got a bunch of things you’d lik ..read more
Spikeview
1y ago
As high school sophomores and juniors are starting up the school year thinking ahead to life after graduation. Teens have busy schedules, so the next year or two will seem to speed by. Choosing a college or university is a big decision that shouldn’t be rushed. It’s worth it to spend some time brainstorming your path after high school.
You can make a great living without a diploma. We’ve got a recent post about that. But in this post, we’re going to focus on students who want to pursue a college degree, but aren’t sure how to pick the best school.
Here are 5 things you need to think abou ..read more
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1y ago
It’s the hectic time of year when students from all walks of life are trying to figure out how to submit a college application that’ll help them get accepted. Bottom line: you’ve got to stand out from the crowd.
LMO is shorthand that some admissions officers use when a kid looks great, there’s nothing wrong with this application, but LMO: Like Many Others. There’s nothing really that stands out.That’s really the challenge, is how do you stand out and not be an LMO?
Anna Ivey
Who’s reading the application?
A very small group.
A lot of your application process involves uploading forms and submi ..read more
Spikeview
1y ago
The number of homeschool students doubled from March 2020 to March 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s phenomenal growth. Many homeschoolers will choose to pursue college degrees, so it’s worth offering some tips for those applications.
Homeschool student applying to college? This is for you!
College admissions officers want to know about your intellectual vitality, unique experiences, and how your education will impact the world. That suits you well, because your educational experience already sets you apart from the crowd.
Yale, Princeton, and MIT are a few prestigious universi ..read more
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1y ago
7 ways to attract investors and customers when creating your business
We’re so excited that one of our spikeview community members just won a $20,000 national business pitch competition! TuffToy is a student-run business that creates and sells durable dog toys. We love celebrating student success, so we wanted to be sure to give them a shoutout!
Are you the next young entrepreneur to stand out from the crowd? We gathered some pieces of advice from experts around the world helping people just like you create and launch a business.
(1) Grow your personal network into a business resource.
S ..read more