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Virtual College Tours: What You Need To Know
With the advent of COVID-19, many changes are being made worldwide. Businesses are moving; restaurants are being closed, and, of course, schools are being moved online. This will change the entire college experience – no [...]
How To Avoid A High School Burnout: Tips For Teens
High School is an important time for every student – it is a formative process, and every decision you make can have a profound impact on the rest of your life. However, high school is [...]
SAT Essays: What You Need To Know
The SAT's are often a daunting topic. However, there's something that's often glossed over – the SAT essay. While the essay is optional, it's only a small fee more than the test itself, and it [...]
Choosing Higher Education: A Beginners Guide to Selecting a University
A school visit is the best way to get acquainted with the atmosphere and culture of a school. Each school is unique – their sense of school spirit, class sizes, advantages, and disadvantages – so [...]
Liberal Art Colleges vs. Universities: What You Need To Know
While many students don't know the exact difference between a liberal arts college and a regular university, the distinction is an important one that underlies the two schools' main concept. Depending on your major and [...]
Community Service Ideas for Teens
There are many reasons for you to participate in community service projects as a teenager. The most important, of course, is the impact you can have on your community. If you and your friends were [...]
Entrepreneurial Mindset: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
The mindset of an entrepreneur is arguably one of the most overlooked components to successfully bring a start-up to fruition. What’s inarguable is the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset – possessing and displaying the characteristics [...]
8 Ways to Get an Excellent Letter of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation are a key element of any application, whether that be for a college application or a job interview. In fact, letters of recommendation are the only part of your application that may [...]
14 Summer Activities to Boost Your College Application
For most teenagers, summertime represents a long-anticipated break from schoolwork. However, while relaxation is important, participating in summer activities can make you stand out. In fact, these activities may be just as important as strong [...]
How to Motivate Bored Teenagers
Introduction The one obstacle few parents think about when they think about parenting teens is dealing with boredom; however, this is something almost every parent and teen will face, and a teen’s (and their parents’) [...]
Top 5 Characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Spirit
The entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind any business. Even in times of great doubt or uncertainty, an entrepreneur pushes forward and is ready to take on the next challenge. Unfortunately, not everyone is [...]
Examples of Online Extracurricular Activities
What Counts as an Extracurricular Activity? When it comes to rounding out your resume and college applications, extracurriculars are a must, but since the term may seem broad and vague, some students might wonder which [...]
How to Help Your Child Succeed in High School
High school is a teen’s first foray into more significant responsibilities and more independence. However, while teens own their responsibilities and schedule, they still may need and benefit from some parental guidance to help them [...]
What to Do if Your Teen Hates School
While in a perfect world, every teen would love high school, that isn’t always the case…but sometimes there’s a good reason behind a teen’s attitude towards school. As a parent, it’s up to you to [...]
