My Child is Not Interested in STEM… Now What?!
I have a 2 year old and an 11 month old, and without fail, for every birthday and holiday, they receive a variety of “STEM toys” from family and friends. On our bookshelf sit Robotics for Babies, Mathematics for Babies, and Neuroscience for Babies. Well-meaning relatives have already made pronouncements like, “Maybe she’ll be an […]
Taking a Study Hall: Smart Move or Slacker Move?
As a high schooler, you get conflicting messages constantly. On one hand, you’re repeatedly told how competitive the admissions process is and how essential it is to challenge yourself academically. On the other hand, you’re reminded that “you can’t pour from an empty cup” and you shouldn’t take on more than you can realistically handle. […]
4 Big Reasons You May Not Be Making the Test Prep Progress You Want
You’re meeting with a coach, working through practice tests, and counting down to your scheduled test – but you’re not seeing the improvements you’d hope to see. What gives? Even if you have the best test prep intentions, there are a few common mistakes you might be making that will keep your score from rising. […]
This is How Your Halloween Candy Affects Your Brain
October 31st marks the most wonderful day of the year. Halloween, yes, but also the day I lose track of how many Reese’s Pumpkins I eat (with no shame). Research has shown that sugar affects us much like an addictive drug, but what’s actually going on? Here’s how all that Halloween candy affects your brain. […]
Preventing the Sunday Scaries: 5 Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Week
Next Sunday is Halloween, which means bring on the scaries. A typical Sunday, however? No thank you. The term “Sunday scaries” refers to the mounting anxiety – and even dread – that people experience on Sundays, with the weekend quickly coming to an end and a long, busy week approaching. It’s anticipatory anxiety with the […]
12 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Executive Dysfunction
We’ve written previously about executive functioning (and how to improve it) but executive dysfunction is a topic that deserves its own post. After all, telling someone experiencing executive dysfunction to “just put away your phone!” and “use a planner!” is a lot like telling someone with anxiety to “just relax!” In other words, it’s worthless. […]
Q&A with Liz, The Enrichery’s New Graduate Admissions Director!
For four years, you’ve answered the question, “So, what are your plans for after college?” with the same answer: “More school!” Whether you’re headed to medical school, law school, business school, or another graduate program, you’ve got one big hurdle to clear before you get there, and that’s the application process. Even if you’ve spent […]
College Essay Prompts are Getting DEEP: Parents, Here’s How You Can Help Your Child Prepare
When I was applying to college back in the olden days (aka 2008), the college prompts were pretty basic: Who is your role model? What do you want to major in? What’s a challenge you’ve overcome? While those prompts are still around, we’ve found that colleges aren’t stopping with surface-level topics. Many colleges are asking […]
5 Lessons Students (and Parents!) Can Learn from the 2021 Olympians
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are in full swing, and many of us have turned into professional couch judges. (“Yikes, not her best dismount. She needed to stick that after her abysmal bar routine.”) While we might talk a big game, most of us are also well aware that these athletes are as close to being […]
8 Things to Remember When Sending a Formal Email
If you don’t send formal or professional emails every day, writing one can be a bit intimidating. The first few times I had to send ~legit~ emails to ~real~ grown-ups, I was so nervous. After all, the language you use in an email to a teacher or a potential employer and the language you use […]