Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Google “college advice” and you’ll get bombarded with different articles: how to avoid the freshman 15, how to study for final exams, and how to dress for the first day of class. You won’t find as many articles about handling mental health issues in college, because – let’s face it – it’s not as fun […]
The Real, No B.S. Reasons Why You NEED to Exercise
The Real, No B.S. Reasons Why You NEED to Exercise There are so many benefits to establishing a good exercise routine, and no one can reap those benefits more than a high school or college student. We can highlight studies about how exercise can improve memory, or how it stimulates the growth of new […]
The Summer Productivity Challenge: Only Boring People Get Bored
The Summer Productivity Challenge: Only Boring People Get Bored During your end of the year exams, it probably feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Come summer, however, you’ll have much more free time. Even if you’re working or taking classes, you will have more free time than you do during […]
Learn from the Best: The Most Impressive College Essays of the Year
Learn from the Best: The Most Impressive College Essays of the Year . Every year, the New York Times puts out a request for essays that touch on the subjects of “money, work and social class.” This year, the five essays they published were some of the best college essays we’ve read this year – […]
SPRING CLEAN Your Social Media in 5 Easy Steps
SPRING CLEAN Your Social Media in 5 Easy Steps . Spring is in full swing, something you haven’t been able to forget if your allergies are anything like mine this season. Aside from popping Claritin and making your plans for summer break, there’s one other big thing you should be doing right now: spring cleaning. […]
Eight Things to Bring To Your Next Job Interview
Eight Things to Bring To Your Next Job Interview . It’s hard to prepare for a job interview. Different companies want different things, and you’re never sure what they’re going to ask. You can scour their website, read all about the CEO, and brush up on the company’s history, but what else can you do […]
What Does It Mean If a School Is Test-Optional?
What Does It Mean If a School Is Test-Optional? There is a lot of focus placed on the SAT and the ACT during the final years of high school, from studying for them to taking them, to retaking them and submitting scores. Whether you’re crying tears or joy or tears of sadness when your scores […]
Beating Your Testing Anxiety
Taking a test, especially a big test like the SAT or ACT or even final exams, can create some anxiety. While a few test day jitters are normal and typically unavoidable, an excessive amount of testing anxiety can actually hurt your score. Today, we’re giving you some easy ways to conquer testing anxiety and stay […]
Conquering the A.P. Exams: Your Week & Day Of Timelines
Conquering the A.P. Exams: Your Week & Day Of Timelines A.P exams are right around the corner (gulp) and we’re in full-on study mode. We’ve written all about how to prepare for your A.P. exams like a B.O.S.S., and today we’re giving you more advice to set yourself up for success. Consider this printable your […]
Two Keys to Selecting High School Courses
Two Keys to Selecting High School Courses It’s pretty common knowledge that college admissions counselors pay close attention to your high school course load – and we get plenty of questions about what exactly they’re looking for. Today, we’re talking about selecting high school courses that will both benefit you and impress your potential colleges. […]