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Finals time is upon us, and consequently, stress is running high. All the hard work that has been put into school all year long is...
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2021-2022 Common Application Writing Prompts
The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2021-2022 with one exception: there will no longer be a prompt on "solving a...
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AP Testing Basics
With the retirement of SAT Subject Tests, the rigor of a student's transcript will likely take on more importance in future college admissio
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5 Back to School Tips to Share with High Schoolers
As the winter break comes to a close, it’s the time to start preparing to get back into gear for the rest of the school year. Taking some...
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Understanding Your PSAT Score Report
So you’ve just received your PSAT score report and there is a lot of information! How do you know how well you did?
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Colleges Without Supplemental Essays
Supplemental Essays are essays required by a college or university in addition to those included on the Common Application, the Universal...
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When You Think You're Bad at Math...
By. A Future Focused Student “I’m bad at math” – an unfair perception of myself that I picked up in middle school and held onto like a...
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Junior Year is the Hardest? I Don’t Think So.
Like any average, overconfident junior having just barely survived a challenging schedule, I approached senior year like it would be a...
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Hacking Your Habits
It’s 6:30 a.m. and your alarm rings, jolting you from a pleasant dream. Hazy visions of surfing, sunsets and laughing with your friends...
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6 Tips to Help Your Student Take Ownership
The Most Common Question I’ve been Asked….. I recently had a student who was struggling to find motivation to study for the ACT. She...
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7 Things I Wish I Could Tell my Parents
It’s amazing what our students tell us on a day to day basis. In over twenty years of working with teens, I’ve always been surprised
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Grit Mindset for the ACT and SAT
“A fixed mindset about ability leads to pessimistic explanations of adversity, and that, in turn, leads to both giving up on challenges...
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Seniors... Application Season is Here!
Supplemental essays are those essays colleges ask for in addition to the essays on the Common Application.
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What Does Test Optional Mean for the Class of 2021
Because test optional is not the same as test blind, students should carefully consider whether or not the SAT or ACT will help or hinder
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The Power of a Thank You
Most of us are aware of the importance of saying thank you. As an educator, I’ve been following recent research in the study
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Should You Hire A College Counselor for College Applications?
Whether you student is just entering high school or preparing to apply for college, collaborating with a college counselor for these college
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Your Guide to Talking to Your Teen's Teacher
When our students reach high school, we continue to transition them into taking more responsibility and ownership of their academics and...
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5 Back to School Tips for High Schoolers
As the summer comes to a close, it’s the time to start preparing to get back into gear for the school year. Taking some time to...
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10 Ways High Schoolers Can Make the Most of Summer Vacation
Summer is right around the corner. This is not only a wonderful time of year, but can also be a bit stressful for parents since our kids...
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Top 10 Tips to Survive Finals
Finals time is upon us, and consequently, stress is running high. All the hard work that has been put into school all year long is...
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