Author: Holly Barclay

Utilizing LinkedIn in High School Think LinkedIn is only for professionals with years of work experience? Think again!   More and more high school students are using LinkedIn to build their personal brand, explore career interests, connect with mentors, and even find internships and volunteer opportunities. Creating a LinkedIn profile now can help you stand… Continue reading Utilizing LinkedIn in High School

From the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to Torch & Laurel The Congress of Future Medical Leaders, a signature program of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, brings together high-achieving high school and college students from across the country who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research.   Throughout… Continue reading From the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to Torch & Laurel

How FAFSA Can Help Your Pay for College: A Guide for High School Juniors and Seniors As you approach the college application process, one of the most crucial steps is understanding how to finance it. Navigating the costs of college can feel daunting, but there’s a simple way to access financial support: FAFSA. The Free… Continue reading How FAFSA Can Help You Pay for College: A Guide for High School Juniors and Seniors

How a Mentor Can Help You Get Into College Why Mentorship Matters in High School Think about how many decisions you make in just one school year — which classes to take, what activities to commit to, when to start preparing for college entrance exams. Now imagine having someone who has already been through it… Continue reading How a Mentor Can Help You Get Into College

How Torch & Laurel Prepares Students for College Success For many high school students, the path to college can feel uncertain. Between balancing classes, extracurriculars, and preparing for the next step, it is easy to wonder what will truly stand out on a college application. The Society of Torch & Laurel is designed to guide… Continue reading How Torch & Laurel Prepares Students for College Success

Step-by-Step: How to Join The Society of Torch & Laurel Torch & Laurel is designed for high-achieving high school students who are ready to prepare for what’s next. Whether you received an invitation or found us on your own, you’ll find resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you build confidence and succeed in college and… Continue reading Step-by-Step: How to Join Torch & Laurel

Why Every High-Achieving High School Student Should Invest in Their Network As a high-achieving student, you’ve probably spent years working toward good grades, getting involved, and challenging yourself in the classroom. Those accomplishments deserve to be celebrated, but they should also open the door to even more opportunities.   That’s where Torch & Laurel comes… Continue reading Why Every High-Achieving High School Student Should Invest in Their Network

NSCS Announces the Relaunch of The Society of Torch & Laurel High achieving high school students across the country will have access to a new and improved high school honor society with the announced relaunch of The Society of Torch & Laurel.  High school honor societies have been around since 1921 when the National Honor… Continue reading NSCS Announces the Relaunch of The Society of Torch & Laurel

Mentorship program with a current college student As part of the re-launch of Torch & Laurel, we will be creating a closer connection to our parent organization, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). This will enable us to offer new and improved benefits including a new online member portal and the launch of a… Continue reading Mentorship program with a current college student

Announcing the Relaunch of The Society of Torch & Laurel New program with more options   In 2013 a “crazy idea” emerged when a group of NSCS members were talking about the things they wish they would have known in high school when they started making their plans and thinking about their priorities for what… Continue reading Announcing the Relaunch of The Society of Torch & Laurel