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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 [...]
Why High School Is Important and How to Make the Most of It
Some teens view high school as a necessary evil, taking up their time and loading them with endless responsibilities; however, for teens who can see the bigger picture, they can appreciate why high school is [...]
Do High School Grades Matter? Your GPA and Other Metrics
When entering high school, it can seem like the stakes are a lot higher than before, and this poses the question of whether a student’s GPA really defines them or if other factors come into [...]
How to Prepare for High School
The transition from middle to high school can be a daunting one for teens who are unaware of what to expect; however, proper preparation can alleviate this anxiety altogether. Teens entering high school may be [...]
Best Ivy League Schools for Gifted Students
When choosing a college or university for your student, it’s important to consider the environment that would be the most academically challenging, rewarding, and beneficial, based on the individual student’s needs and interests. Gifted students, [...]
Should Your Teen Work During High School?
The one question parents and teens may find themselves asking is whether their teen should get a job during high school, or if their time could be better spent pursuing a different extracurricular or academic [...]
7 Ways to Prepare for the SATs and ACTs
Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT have long been a requirement for college admission, and while they’re far from the most important piece of your application, many colleges do use these tests as a [...]
Popular College Essay Topics
The essay portion of the college application is arguably the most important section, and while some students may be excited for it, many others dread it. However, there’s no need to dread or fear these [...]
List of college interview questions that admission committees might ask
College interviews are a unique opportunity, for students who are given it, to show the admissions committee what you may not have fully conveyed on paper. While not all schools include interviews as a part [...]
Middle School vs. High School: What Parents Should Know
For parents of students transitioning from middle school to high school, you may want to prepare your adolescents for the specific differences they’ll encounter. High school offers students a wider variety of classes, which can [...]