Is Your Child STAAR-Ready?
Though it’s often hard to remember in the haze of our post-holiday blues, spring is coming and it’ll be here before we know it. And with spring comes a new round of STAAR tests, at least for Texan public school students in grades 3 to 12. According to the Texas Education Agency, “STAAR tests are […]
Everything to Know About 2024-2025 FAFSA Changes
The FAFSA, aka the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form needed to determine a student’s eligibility for federal and state financial assistance, which can look like grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and student loans. The process is free and typically takes applicants under one hour to complete, and it can be the difference maker […]
How Juniors Can Make The Most Of Winter Break
Most high school students spend weeks looking forward to winter break, and for good reason: it provides some much-needed rest and relaxation after a busy fall semester. This is especially true for 11th-graders, as junior year is often the busiest for students. High school juniors are balancing an increasingly challenging academic workload, extracurriculars, and now, […]
The Digital ACT Is Coming: Here’s What We Know
The ACT, like the other cornerstone of college admissions, the SAT, is now transitioning to a digital format. After the pandemic and the College Board’s announcement that the SAT would be administered digitally beginning in March 2024, it seemed like a matter of time before the ACT would go digital as well. Here’s what you […]
I Got My PSAT Score… Now What Do I Do?
You’ve taken the PSAT, you’ve received your score, and now… well, you’re not quite sure what to do with that information. PSAT scores are not part of a college’s admission decision, so what are they used for? These are four ways your PSAT score can be useful (and where the Enrichery comes in). It’s a good predictor […]
Your Guide for Building a Stellar Brag Sheet
You’ve been taught from a young age that bragging is not a good look… until now. Creating a strong “brag sheet” as the start of the college admissions process is crucial, as it can be used to elicit glowing letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors (among other things). It’s similar to a resume, but […]
Will University Budget Cuts Affect Your Academic Plans?
In the midst of college applications, a senior year course load, and extracurriculars, understanding the complex financial situations of the colleges and universities on your college list may not be top priority. However, with the barrage of recent news articles, town halls, and open letters to university faculty about dire financial decisions, budget cuts, and […]
How to Find Time for College Apps During a Busy School Year
The application deadlines are fast approaching, which means you need to finish up your essay, put the final touches on your supplements, give everything a thorough proofread, and make sure you’ve fulfilled the specific requirements for each school on your list. Oh, and you also have sports practice after school everyday this week, a math […]
Is Screen Time Wreaking Havoc On Your Kid’s Sleep?
Most of us are aware of the detrimental effect that screens can have on our sleep. After all, it doesn’t exactly take a sleep specialist to tell us that holding a bright light inches from our eyes might just keep us up. That said, it’s not just the light that’s impacting our sleep for the worse […]
How to Raise a Book-Loving Child (in Two Simple Steps!)
When I was young, it was a family joke that I never went anywhere without a book. If I was sitting still, I probably had my nose in a book; I’ll never forget the time my second grade teacher told my mom to encourage me to “socialize more… maybe spend less quiet time with a […]