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Get Smart!Aug 22, 2018

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

Get Smart!Aug 1, 2018

Surviving Empty Nest Syndrome Though it may seem like summer just began, August is officially here (!) which means it’s time to

Get Smart!Jul 25, 2018

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

Get Smart!Jul 18, 2018

High School Seniors Are Freaking Out About College Apps (But They Shouldn’t Be) . Okay, maybe not all of them, but a

Get Smart!Jul 10, 2018

Since I graduated from college in 2013, I’ve often found myself thinking, “Well, that would’ve been nice to know in college.” As

Get Smart!Jun 13, 2018

Google “college advice” and you’ll get bombarded with different articles: how to avoid the freshman 15, how to study for final exams,

Get Smart!May 23, 2018

Learn from the Best: The Most Impressive College Essays of the Year . Every year, the New York Times puts out a

Get Professional!May 16, 2018

SPRING CLEAN Your Social Media in 5 Easy Steps . Spring is in full swing, something you haven’t been able to forget

Get Smart!May 2, 2018

What Does It Mean If a School Is Test-Optional? There is a lot of focus placed on the SAT and the ACT

Get Smart!Apr 25, 2018

Taking a test, especially a big test like the SAT or ACT or even final exams, can create some anxiety. While a

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Reading is a good start. One-on-one coaching is where the habits stick.