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Shelby Lynch

Want Students to Stay in School? Connect Them with Resources

PTK member Shelby Lynch shares three tips college leaders can use to improve student retention and establish a stronger sense of belonging.

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Free Courses to Help You Have More Inclusive Conversations

Explore these free courses from LinkedIn on communicating about culturally sensitive issues, then check out five ways you can create a more inclusive chapter.

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7 Reasons You Should Apply for Internships

Even if it’s unpaid, an internship can benefit you in a number of ways.

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We Answer Your Top Transfer Questions

Watch as our college admissions experts answer eight of your most commonly asked questions about transferring.

Academic Resources

Academic Sources Explained

Learn how to identify academic sources, where to find them, and one red flag you should watch for.

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The Best Ways to Develop Leaders, Teams Virtually

Leading a team and engaging with others looks very different in a virtual world. In this webinar, some of PTK’s leadership experts share their tips for making the most of the online world, tools you can use, and how you can be more inclusive.

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6 Tips for Navigating Disagreements

Communication and debate experts share six tips to help you navigate disagreements and have healthier debates.

Student Conversation

How to Be an Active Listener

Active listening is one of the most important communication skills you can master. Get 7 tips in this short video.

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PTK Alum Spent 5 Weeks as an NYC EMT Amid Pandemic

PTK alumna Nor Rizek spent five weeks on a volunteer EMT deployment in New York City to help first responders overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. When she finally returned home, it happened to be on the same day she graduated from Harvard.

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Confessions of a Transfer Admissions Rep

See what four-year college admissions reps wish students knew about the transferring process.

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How to Build a Strong(er) Resume

In the months ahead, as the economy reopens and jobs return, competition for those jobs will be fierce. Now is the time to work on your resume.

Student Conversation

St. Francis College Offers $500 Transfer Scholarship

St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, New York, is now offering $500 a year to PTK transfer students.