Taking the SATs is one of the culminating activities of the high school experience. Seniors use these scores as part of their application packages in addition to grades, extracurriculars, accomplishments, and essays. The test can seem rather intimidating due to the wide range of topics it covers and the three- to four-hour time allowance. Many …
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Another school year is over, and that means one year closer to graduation and college. Now is the time to start thinking ahead about majors and careers rather than waiting until college has started. While there are many students who go in undecided, having at least some idea of what you want to study is …
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One of the main highlights of summer break for students is the fact that they’re not in the classroom learning. However, too much free time spent idly doing nothing can lead to “summer slide” where students forget a lot of what they’ve learned. Keep learning going this summer in fun ways that align with your …
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There is often a lot pressure placed on children – either from themselves or others – to be the best, get perfect scores, and have the right answers. They strive to please and don’t want to be criticized for being wrong. Perfectionist tendencies provide them with a sense of control. And while wanting to do …
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As school winds down, students are focused on having free time without the stress of homework, projects, or exams. They’re ready to give their brains a break. But slacking off too much over the summer can actually be detrimental to their learning. According to the National Summer Learning Association, students can lose two to three …
With high school students taking multiple classes each day in a variety of subjects, understanding how to take quality notes is essential. Without a solid record of what was discussed, it is more difficult to complete assignments and prepare for exams. But sometimes there is so much information that it is challenging to know where …
Attending college is a dream for many students, though reaching this goal can be a challenge. There are so many factors that come into play outside of just having good grades and test scores. Affordability is often an issue. According to Forbes, total student loan debt in the United States is around $1.56 trillion with …
Tutoring can transform your grades, your goals, even your attitude—but only if you’re willing to invest in it. It’s a two-way street, and you’ll get out of it as much as you want to put into it. And when it comes to giving it your all, there’s no better icon than Pawnee’s own Leslie Knope—the …
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You’ve probably heard this old saying: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, okay. But what if your “work” is being a student? And what if you don’t love it? What if you don’t even like it? Don’t worry: It’s actually okay to not be in love with …
The tutoring process may seem straightforward—yet there are some secrets of successful tutoring that might catch you by surprise. Don’t believe us? Here’s a quick list—some things every student (and parent) should understand about the tutoring process. Your tutor doesn’t expect you to make straight A’s. For starters, you may assume that the whole point …
