High School
If you’re starting your high school career and intend on pursuing higher education, it’s time to get serious about your grades. The first three years of grades (GPA from your first six semesters) are what schools will primarily look at when determining if they want to accept you or not. Here are some pointers for […]
Re-reading your notes is the most popular study method. It is also one of the least effective. SQ3R — Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review — is the proven alternative that turns passive reading into active learning. The idea is to work smarter, not harder. There is no need to study the same material for hours […]
TL;DR — 5 WAYS TO STAND OUT Test scores — the lever you fully control. Strong scores often offset class-rank concerns at competitive schools. Work experience — most honor-roll students don’t have real jobs. The ones who do stand out. Leadership — lead one thing well rather than join eight. Recommendation letters — two from […]
Studying for AP Exams Is a Win-Win The season of AP exams is coming! Daunting AP tests can induce panic in even the best and brightest students who’ve spent an entire year (or more) preparing. While they have no effect on grades, AP exams do offer students the chance to earn college credit without the college price tag: a […]
The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the school year is rapidly winding down. Spring has fully sprung, and it’s the season for high schoolers everywhere to look for summer jobs. It can be difficult to know where to start, so we’ve done some of the work for you by putting […]
As the price of tuition, room, and board continues to rise, many parents fear they won’t be able to send their children to their dream schools. Fortunately, there are many different ways to secure financial assistance. Aside from FAFSA and student loans, there are plenty of scholarships available for just about every type of student […]
College visits are a vital part of the college search experience. Once you’ve narrowed down your lists of schools that you’d love to attend (Part 1, Part 2), it’s always a good idea to tour the campuses before you commit. There are factors (good and bad) that may not be advertised that you would never […]
Effective note-taking skills are necessary to pass any class or test. No matter how you take them, all of your notes should adhere to the same general guidelines. If your notes aren’t taken well, it won’t matter what studying strategy you use. Learning how to take notes will pay off! Note-taking consists of three main […]
High schooler’s course selection is a task that should be taken seriously. Building a strong transcript doesn’t happen overnight: it’s a 4-year process. Colleges are looking for rigorous high school coursework, which helps them evaluate your preparedness for college-level classes. This means you should take as many advanced and AP classes as possible. Students interested in […]
High schoolers have to prepare for college throughout their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. This is the last of a three-part series which we hope has been helpful for students, parents, grandparents, and educators. Seniors, you’re on the downslope of your final year in high school, but that doesn’t mean you can let off the gas. […]