High School
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. […]
We’ve already shared eight things that 10th-graders need to be doing this year and now we’re giving you nine things that 11th-graders should be doing before their senior year. 1. Register for the SAT or ACT exams. You can take one or both, but be sure to do it this spring. This will give you a chance to […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You’re about halfway through your sophomore year, and although high school graduation feels like a lifetime away, this is exactly when you need to start getting serious about your future. The hardest part is knowing what you should be doing and when, so we’re going to break it down for you — year by year. […]
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Nothing worthwhile comes easily.” Stop for just a moment and think about it. Consider times in your life when you’ve really struggled to reach a goal or do something that someone else said you couldn’t. Do you remember that feeling of accomplishment? My bet is that you remember it […]
You’ve finally completed all of your college applications and you’ve filled out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online. Now what? Well, it won’t be long until you start receiving college acceptance letters and college offers of financial aid. Multiple college offers can be confusing since there are so many factors to consider […]
If you are having trouble creating a college list or narrowing down your college list, you aren’t alone. There are many things to consider when choosing which colleges to apply to, and sometimes the process can become overwhelming. We will spend the next few weeks helping you figure out which schools to consider and how […]
We’ve spent the last few weeks discussing learning styles and effective study methods. In this blog, we’d like to conclude the series with the Hourglass Method for Studying. Here’s how it works: Your teacher gives you a research assignment. Let’s just say your topic is “What is the effect of social media on high school […]