Kids are expected to learn so much by the time they graduate from high school: how to write a research paper, quadratic equations, World War II, photosynthesis, conjugating Spanish verbs, etc. It’s a lot of content, and often it comes with the question: When am I ever...
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Demystifying and Defeating Procrastination
UPDATED FOR 2023 Lottie was frozen. For the past fifteen minutes, she had been listening to a playlist of her favorite songs while staring at the desk in her bedroom where her backpack was slung over the chair and her laptop sat idle. She kept making the same promise...
Dealing With Test Anxiety
Who likes to take tests? Certainly not Ezra who fidgeted as his teacher passed out a genetics test to his Biology class. While the class got quiet, the noise of Ezra’s pounding heart and racing thoughts got louder. “Why did I even bother studying? I’m just going to...
Understanding the Teenage Brain
By understanding how the brain changes during adolescence, teens will not only be able to understand themselves better, but the adults in their lives will be better able to offer empathy and support.
How to Tackle Short Answer Questions on College Applications
Don’t let the word limit fool you. Although shortest among the written responses colleges request on their applications—typically 250 words or fewer—short answers have the potential to increase your appeal to a college. However, they can also be a challenge to write....
What is grade inflation and why should you be concerned about it?
Students, parents, and colleges place a significant amount of faith in grades as the best indicator of academic performance. There are multiple factors causing grade inflation. Unfortunately, by offering misleading information about a student’s strengths and...
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