Thursday, May 15, 2014

What Careers Will Technology Kill?

Sometimes it’s tough as an adult to get your teenager to tell you what they’re thinking. I’ve found this to be true particularly when it comes to college and picking a major.
The New York Times recently ran a great infographic on how technology may impact the future. Among other things, it predicts what professions might no longer be relevant, such as airline pilots and higher education. I encourage you to use this graphic to get a conversation going that will give you insight into what your teen is thinking.
Add "What’s Your Major?" to your summer to-do list
Summer is a great time for your student to explore the world of career opportunities that are out there. Contact us to schedule time for your child to get focused on the right major for him/her.
We focus on helping students find the right major for them in college, before they go or after they get there. Check out our offerings.
We save your student time and we save you money.
Pam Scott, 404-248-9475
pam@whats-your-major.com
P.S.: Please pass this email along to any friends or family members who have students searching for direction. With your help, we can make this part of the college process a little less painful.
Communicating Successfully in a Family
Do you ever feel like you are speaking French and your teenager is speaking Chinese? It certainly happened in our family.
Parents have asked me to teach them how to talk to their kids about college. Given that I've focused on interpersonal communications my whole career, this was a welcome challenge. I've created a new offering--Communications in a Modern Family.
This 3-session offering looks at
  • the different personality types in a family
  • the different communication styles of family members
  • why communication breaks down and how to fix it
The outcome: greater peace and understanding in the family.
We also include our PathFinder Process for helping students find the right major for them. In addition, we give families a decision-making process they can use with their teen.
Call us at 404-248-9475 to learn more. Or email us at pam@armstrongscott.com.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Let's Talk Money


If you’re looking at colleges, you’re considering several key factors in deciding where your student will go. Money—the cost of going to college—is a huge factor for most families.
In Georgia, we’re fortunate to have the Hope Scholarship. If you are sending your first child to college, be aware that you have to apply for the Hope. For all questions about the Hope, go to GA411college’s website.
Getting the Hope is one thing. Keeping it is another. More on that at another time.
Rob Lieber, the Your Money columnist for the NYT, has a great column on Eight Tips for Parents Who Have Saved Nothing. Even if you have saved money, check out his suggestions for steps you can use to make your money go further.
Is your student confused about college? Call us.
We focus on helping students find the right major for them in college, before they go or after they get there. Check out our offerings.
Pam Scott, 404-248-9475
pam@whats-your-major.com
P.S.: Please pass this email along to any friends or family members who have students searching for direction. With your help, we can make this part of the college process a little less painful.
Communicating Successfully in a Family
Do you ever feel like you are speaking French and your teenager is speaking Chinese? It certainly happened in our family.
Parents have asked me to teach them how to talk to their kids about college. Given that I've focused on interpersonal communications my whole career, this was a welcome challenge. I've created a new offering--Communications in a Modern Family.
This 3-session offering looks at
  • the different personality types in a family
  • the different communication styles of family members
  • why communication breaks down and how to fix it
The outcome: greater peace and understanding in the family.
We also include our PathFinder Process for helping students find the right major for them. In addition, we give families a decision-making process they can use with their teen.
Call us at 404-248-9475 to learn more. Or email us at pam@armstrongscott.com.