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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]