Grammar Rules You Should Know by Heart Before Taking the ACT: Part II
Grammar Rules You Should Know by Heart Before Taking the ACT: Part II Last week we discussed seven major grammar rules to learn and love before it comes time to take the ACT. Now that you’ve got those memorized – and I’m going to assume you do! – we can move on to seven more. (Don’t […]
Grammar Rules You Should Know by Heart Before Taking the ACT: Part I
Grammar Rules You Should Know by Heart Before Taking the ACT: Part I I freaking loved the English section of the ACT. I loved the English portion of any standardized test, because it was the section that just made sense to me. Those “Choose the sentence with the correct grammar” questions were my jam. […]
Understanding Yield in College Admissions Decisions
Understanding Yield in College Admissions Decisions The statistics for the incoming college class of 2022 are wild. Colleges all over the country reported record-low admissions rates, and many simultaneously reported record-high application numbers. However, with the increase in college applications over the past few years, college admissions counselors have another number on their minds: yield. […]
The Memorization Trick That’ll Help You Get Straight As
The Memorization Trick That’ll Help You Get Straight As Throughout high school and college, I used every memorization trick in the book to remember content for classes. I used flashcards, mnemonic devices, weird color-coding strategies…. seriously, I tried just about everything. For the most part, I was successful! However, it didn’t come easily. I spent […]
Five Ways to Impress Your Teacher on the First Day of School
5 Ways to Impress Your Teacher On the First Day of School Whether you want to admit it or not, first impressions are extremely important. In the first few seconds and minutes after meeting someone, we’ve already started deciding who we think that person is. Are they kind? Shady? Loud? Dull? Smart? Even the most […]
Surviving Empty Nest Syndrome
Surviving Empty Nest Syndrome Though it may seem like summer just began, August is officially here (!) which means it’s time to start planning for back-to-school. For students, this means buying textbooks and getting class schedules. For parents with children leaving for college… this means bracing for “empty nest syndrome.” If you’re rolling your […]
Let’s Talk About Drugs & Alcohol
Let’s Talk About Drugs & Alcohol My name is Caroline, and I’m an alcoholic. I’ll tell anyone and everyone that, because it’s not something I’ve ashamed of whatsoever. I graduated from an elite university in 2013 (with excellent grades, I might add), and then I graduated from rehab in 2014. I haven’t had a drink […]
High School Seniors Are Freaking Out About College Apps (But They Shouldn’t Be)
High School Seniors Are Freaking Out About College Apps (But They Shouldn’t Be) . Okay, maybe not all of them, but a whopping 70 percent of high schoolers who graduated in 2018 said they were completely stressed during the application process. Even more alarmingly, only 14 percent said they felt confident during the process. The college admissions […]
Real College Grads Dish on What They Wish They Knew Before Starting College
Since I graduated from college in 2013, I’ve often found myself thinking, “Well, that would’ve been nice to know in college.” As much as I wish I could time travel back to the summer after high school graduation and give my younger self some college advice, it’s not possible. So, what’s the next best thing? Passing […]
How to Make the MOST of Your Summer Internship or Job
You put your best foot forward to get your top choice summer internship or job, and you show up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed on your first day. You know how important these opportunities are for your future, and you’re determined to make a fantastic impression. But week one ends, and then week two… and slowly, you […]