High school years: A Year-by-Year high School Road Map Love it or hate it, high school will have a huge impact on your future. So do it right. From freshman to senior, here’s how to make the most of some of the most important years of your life.
The benefits of taking a gap year Five benefits of taking a gap year that can help you mature academically and personally.
5 things high school juniors can do now to make senior year easier Five things you can do now to prepare for college applications and make your senior year much less stressful.
9 reasons why class participation is better than getting your phone taken away It’s easy to space out on social when you’re bored during a lecture, but participating in class can actually make it more fun. Here are nine reasons why class participation is better than getting your phone taken away.
5 time management tips for students in high school By lwilliams Ah, high school! These four years can be truly exhilarating — and, not to mention, exhausting. Between all of the homework, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work, it’s surprising that you can find any time just to relax or sleep. Finding a healthy balance is often the key to success. In fact, a recent study shows that students who sacrifice sleep for additional study time are more likely to have difficulty understanding new material or trouble with testing. Surprised? …Continue reading “5 time management tips for students in high school”
The 12 stages of senioritis You finally made it to your senior year of high school. If you can’t decide if you feel sad or happy, don’t worry, that’s a totally normal part of the 12 stages of senioritis.
3 things you can do in high school to impress colleges Your GPA, SAT, and/or ACT are often important factors for college admissions, but they won’t make you stand out from a crowd of other good students. To truly impress admissions officers, start with these tips.
6 summer tips to prepare you for college The summer before college is one of the biggest events of your life. The anticipation and excitement is almost unbearable. Here are six tips to make the most of your summer and prepare you for your great adventure!
9 Easy Steps on How to Write an Essay How to Write a Good Essay Many college applications require an essay. This is a way for the school to learn a bit about the student. It also may help them make a decision about whether to extend an offer to attend the school based on the quality and content of the essay. For those who are planning to apply, there are a few things to keep in mind about creating this essay. What Is …Continue reading “9 Easy Steps on How to Write an Essay”
Quiz: Is your teen ready for college? By Jolyn Brand Part of the “American Dream” is to send children off to college after high school. We envision them living in dorms, enjoying the true ‘college experience’, learning and growing into adults. The reality is that some children aren’t ready for that independence. Many college students return home after a semester or two of college, usually because of failing grades, lack of friends, or simply too much partying. So how do parents know if …Continue reading “Quiz: Is your teen ready for college?”