5 Easy (and Cheap!) Ways to Relax During the College Admissions Process
When I was applying for college, it seemed like that was all anyone ever talked about. Everyone wanted to know where we were applying, what our top choice school was, and what we wanted to study. Every conversation with an adult seemed to start with, “So, where are you headed next year?” It’s safe to […]
Students Will Soon Be Able to Retake Individual Sections of the ACT (Without Retaking the Entire Exam!)
Your ACT scores are back, and you’re thrilled. Well, mostly thrilled. You knocked the Math, Reading, English, and Writing sections out of the park, but your Science score… well, it could be better. If you find yourself in this predicament, you have a major reason to celebrate today. Today, for the first time since 1989, […]
Five Steps To Making A New Habit That Will Actually Stick
Recently, we discussed five helpful habits to implement for the school year, AKA the what. Today, we’re covering the steps to take to actually build these new habits – the how. And the how is important! Proudly proclaiming you’re going to start incorporating helpful habits into your daily life is great, but having an action […]
9 Easy Ways for Students to Go Green
Over the past few months, it’s seemed like Greta Thunberg has been everywhere. The 16-year-old environmental activist recently gave an impassioned speech at the U.N. Climate Action Summit, and you’ve probably seen clips and quotes all over your social media. She’s even created something that commentators are calling the “Greta Thunberg effect,” inspiring her peers […]
Acing The Common App’s “Activities” Section
After writing and re-writing your main essay and dozens of supplemental essays, your brain might turn off a bit when you get to the more straightforward aspects of your college applications. Many applicants float through the “Activities” section without much thought – after all, listing your clubs and titles doesn’t really require all that much, […]
So Long, Stupid Mistakes! Six Ways to Avoid Silly Errors on Tests
There is nothing more frustrating than getting your test back only to discover that you made silly mistakes that cost you precious points – especially when you know the material like the back of your hand. While stupid mistakes on tests are bound to happen occasionally, you can greatly reduce them by religiously doing these […]
The Single Most Important Thing To Remember When Writing Your College Essay
(Before I get into this, I need to state a quick disclaimer. This blog will discuss the most important thing to keep in mind while writing your essay in terms of content. Things like proper grammar and spelling are still absolutely crucial, but I am assuming you already know that. Do not let these things […]
How To Master The Bad Grade Bounce-Back
Study a little bit every single day. Turn off your phone and focus. Keep up with the assigned reading. Stay organized. Make flashcards. Take meticulous notes. You know what you need to do to get a good grade – and maybe you did everything “right” – but it happened anyway. You bombed an assignment, or […]
Five Ways to Impress Your Teacher on the First Day of School
5 Ways to Impress Your Teacher On the First Day of School Whether you want to admit it or not, first impressions are extremely important. In the first few seconds and minutes after meeting someone, we’ve already started deciding who we think that person is. Are they kind? Shady? Loud? Dull? Smart? Even the most […]
Fast Facts About the “Southern Ivy League”
Fast Facts About the “Southern Ivy League” The eight elite institutions that comprise the Ivy League are extremely selective, rigorous, and respected… but they aren’t the only topnotch schools in the country! Many people use the term “Southern Ivy League” to describe the most prestigious schools of the South. While there is no official list, […]