BETA BOWL BLOG
Why Do People Become Entrepreneurs?
Today, more people are embracing the entrepreneurial way of life, working towards their goals, and growing their businesses. Why do people want to become entrepreneurs? There are several ways to enter into entrepreneurship, from self-employment [...]
How To Get Into College a Complete Guide
The college application process can be complex and challenging, causing stress for millions of parents and students. You need a little determination, hard work, and help from family members to get accepted. Along with solid [...]
Importance Of Entrepreneurship For Modern Students
As our world changes, so must the education of our students. Entrepreneurship is a topic that is growing in demand for modern students. This will teach them the principles and challenges of growing and running [...]
How to Study for the SAT: Everything You Need to Know
While millions of students take the SAT, not everyone is properly prepared - as reflected in their scores. A lot rides on the SAT for students wishing to enter further education. So to do your [...]
What to Do After High School? Top 11 Things
Your next choices can be overwhelming as high school comes to a close. The traditional options are available to you but don't feel like there's only one way to move forward. The world is a [...]
Middle School vs High School: What You Need to Know
So, you're about to become a high school student, but you're not sure what to expect. It's a big step, and it may feel overwhelming. But there's no need to worry or feel afraid. There [...]
Top Business Books For Teen Entrepreneurs
Do you know what it takes to finally become a successful entrepreneur? Read articles and books about entrepreneurs and how those people launched their businesses. Successful people always give away the secrets to business success, [...]
How To Invent Something: A Guide For Teens
"The person who says 'I can!' and the person who says 'I can't!' are both right. Which one are you?" That was a paraphrased quote by the ancient philosopher Confucious. It's a thought-provoking phrase to [...]
How to Write a Resume for High Schoolers
If you are in high school, creating a resume is an effective way to get ready to enter the “real world.” You can use your resume when applying for a job, working to secure an [...]
Virtual Extracurricular Activities You Can Try Right Now
Schools are back in session, but for the time they weren't, we learned to appreciate the online experience even more than we had. We learned to broaden where and when we could learn and socialize. [...]
Top 10 Challenges That Entrepreneurs Face
Entrepreneurship can look glamorous - a person taking their future into their own hands, following their dreams, and trying to positively impact the world. But it can also be scary, and full of ups and [...]
Do Colleges Look at Middle School Grades: What You Need to Know
Today, the college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. Because of this, you may wonder – will your middle school grades count when you apply to college? Will the “C” you made in [...]
Early Action vs Regular Decision: What’s The Difference
High school is difficult enough without adding university expectations to the mix. If you’re caught between choosing early action and regular decision, you’re not alone! Did you know most colleges admit the majority of students [...]
What Should You Pack For College: 2022 Checklist
Heading out to college is a daunting task for several reasons. As the saying goes: ‘getting started is the hardest part’. School campuses have taken a hard hit over the past few years due to [...]
Is A 4.0 GPA Good Enough To Be Successful?
A GPA shows how much “money” you made in a given school year. When you’re in high school, your GPA is the equivalent of a salary. You put in the work, and you’re “paid” with [...]
High School Entrepreneurship: 10 Tips for Young Innovators
This is a fantastic time to embark on a life of entrepreneurship. Not only are you full of ideas, but the technology and means exist to make any of them a reality. Many of the [...]
Top Habits & Skills of Successful Entrepreneurs
So, you want to be a successful entrepreneur. It’s a worthy goal. Making a positive impact on the world, working toward your goals, and solving social issues for people or groups are all things that [...]
The Best Extracurricular Activities for Middle School Kids
Your middle schooler’s downtime may be more valuable than you imagine. It’s this time that we squeeze in extracurricular activities, classes, and programs that aim to develop your child’s talents, improve their academic standings, and [...]
Do’s and Don’ts for Entrepreneurs Under 25
Starting a new business is always a bit risky, and it often feels like sailing into uncharted waters, hoping there isn’t a storm brewing ahead or a waterfall down the way, but also hoping that [...]
Top 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 [...]
How to Teach Your Kids About Grit
What is grit and why they need it? Grit is simple and one of the most important traits for kids and aspiring to achieve great things. Grit is a combination of motivation, perseverance, determination, resilience, [...]
Smart Ways to Help Your Teen Choose A Career Path
As a teenager and student, it can be very difficult to determine your future career path. However, there are some things you can do to get a better idea of what you enjoy and shape [...]
Activities to Help Your Teen Discover Their Passion & Purpose
Discovering a passion is no easy task, especially for a child who still hasn’t experienced many facets of life. As a result, as a parent, you’ll need to be there for them and be a [...]
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 [...]
Creative Business Ideas for Kids in 2022
There are few learning experiences more valuable for kids than starting their own business, and in today’s age of affordable, accessible technology, business-building resources, and social media, kids are well-equipped to try their hand at [...]
Why High School Students Need a Growth Mindset
Whether a high school student is at the top of their class or struggling just to get a passing grade, a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset, will be beneficial and instrumental in [...]
Homeschool Vs. Public School: What You Need to Know
When deciding on the best schooling option for your child, more and more parents find themselves asking the question: is homeschooling a good option? This question has become more prevalent as parents and students adjust [...]
Business Ideas for Teens
Teens today have countless resources, platforms, and easy-to-use tech at their fingertips, and due to the number and accessibility of these resources, there’s never been a better time for teens to start businesses. You don’t [...]
Factors Influencing Entrepreneurship Development
When we look at the most successful entrepreneurs, there’s a wide diversity of schooling, backgrounds, and upbringings among them. However, there are some common traits and skills that many of these successful entrepreneurs have demonstrated [...]
High-Value Tips For Young Entrepreneurs
As a young entrepreneur, the world of business may seem intimidating. Experience is key in this field, and it can be daunting to approach such a broad and undefined path without any relevant knowledge. In [...]
Why Young People Want To Be Their Own Boss
In the past several centuries, the advent of robust educational systems and digitized information has completely changed the landscape of youth empowerment. Now, even schoolchildren can create their own path and start their own business. [...]
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 [...]
How To Sell On Pinterest: Teen Entrepreneurs
Pinterest began as a platform for DIY ideas and the occasional recipe share. It became the quickest stand-alone website to reach 10 million users in 2012. Today it has over 320 million active users monthly, [...]
Top Tips To Get Your Business Going
Starting a business can be an immensely rewarding experience, but it can also be frustrating to go into such a large endeavor without a cemented path or relevant experience. Luckily, there are several concrete things [...]
How To Set Up Your Own Online Store
Building an online shop is an excellent way to make extra cash now or begin your future career while you're still in high school. E-commerce sales are set to rise to 18.1% of retail sales [...]
Being Your Own Boss: Pros And Cons
While becoming your own boss can be an intimidating path, it provides numerous benefits that can accelerate your career and enable you to take control of your life. Programs like Beta Bowl’s Entrepreneurship Program prepare [...]
10 Best Podcasts for Teens
If you don’t have the time to read and are too busy with educational television, listening to podcasts may be the way to go. Podcasts are a great way to absorb relevant and exciting information [...]
10th Grade Classes, You Need to be Taking
As a 10th grader, it's easy to think about college as a problem to not worry about until later. However, the classes you choose now can significantly impact your future goals and influence what major [...]
How to Increase Your Creativity in High School
If you're a teacher or even a parent set on maximizing your child's education, instilling creativity and diversity should always be at the forefront. However, this can be difficult; creativity is an abstract term, and [...]
Colleges With the Highest SAT Scores: A Complete Guide
While the SAT's accuracy or fairness is debatable, it is undeniably a large part of the college application for many students. Therefore, sorting colleges by average SAT is a good way of measuring their rigor [...]
A List of The Best Apps for High School Students
As a high school student, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information available online. This article will discuss some popular phone apps for high school students and how you can use them to [...]
Self Care Tips for High School Students
As a high school student, you may be tempted to focus only on your work and disregard your health. However, your health is paramount to your education and success as a student. Therefore, you should [...]
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 SATs 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 [...]
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
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’) reaction [...]
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
As your child enters high school, you may become concerned about ensuring their success. When looking at why some children fail at school, the issue is complex. But we see that barring learning disabilities, inadequate [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Be Successful in High School
Being successful in high school may look different for different students, depending on their particular goals, interests, and priorities. To some students, good grades is the metric of success, while to others it’s earning leadership [...]
20 Tips for High School Freshmen
The transition from middle to high school can be a pivotal one for many students, but with adequate preparation and the right attitude, it can be a smooth and enjoyable step up. Students can look [...]
Productive Activities for Teenagers
Productive Activities for Teens If you’re parenting a teen in 2021, you know that finding reliable, productive activities for your teen can be a struggle – especially when they’re stuck at home. Luckily, global crises [...]
Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Positioned to Succeed
Entrepreneurship is a unique field in which many of the most successful people are actually quite young and found their success in their early twenties, rather than decades later after years of climbing a corporate [...]
How to Get College Scholarships
The average cost of college for the 2017–2018 school year was $20,770 for public schools (in-state) and $46,950 for nonprofit private schools. In a time of rising education costs and increasing student loan debt plaguing [...]
Your Child is Gifted… Now What?
Every child may have a different preferred learning style, but sometimes a student’s performance is actually based on something more. A gifted child can pose a unique challenge for parents and teachers, and it’s important [...]
Business Advice From Other Teen Entrepreneurs
Becoming an entrepreneur at any age isn’t easy, but as more and more young people flock to entrepreneurship, it’s helpful to learn from the successful teen entrepreneurs that have gone before them. Teens have some [...]
What the Coronavirus Teaches us about Business
If you’re not living under a rock in 2020, you’ve likely been inundated with news about the coronavirus, and it looks like the whole world has been thrust into a panic, completely unprepared. We clearly [...]
10 Ways to Motivate Your Child to do Better in School
As parents, we naturally desire the best for our children. We want them to be successful at whatever they choose to do as adults, and that usually begins (in our minds, anyway) with doing well [...]
Entrepreneur Ideas for Teens
The world has changed a lot in the past two decades, and among the advances in technology and disruption in the job market, entrepreneurship has become a much more viable and attractive option to many [...]
College Versus High School
As the precursor to college, it seems logical that high school should adequately prepare students for success in college; however, there are many differences between the two, and it’s important that students be well-informed, so [...]
How to Start a Business in High School
Entrepreneurship has become all the rage with the rise of shows like Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank, as well as startup competitions and accelerators popping up left and right. Not only do we see an [...]
The Top High School Entrepreneurship Competitions
Entrepreneurship is a valuable skill for teens to develop, and competitions provide a great learning experience for them to do so. Over the past few years, entrepreneurship has become a hot topic, with startups valued [...]
Things to Do Over the Summer for High School Students
Summers in high school are one of the most underutilized opportunities for students to get ahead of their peers and up-level their resumes and future college applications. The worst thing a high school student could [...]
Most Important Life Skills for Teens
The teenage years are an essential time for many reasons. With the focus on getting good grades in high school and getting into a top college, it’s easy to overlook certain aspects. It’s the fact [...]
Leadership Activities for High School Students
Leadership is one of the essential qualities for many successful people and those who make a real and positive impact on the world. Colleges know that, and those are the types of people they want [...]
Traits that Colleges Look for in Applications
You already know the nuts and bolts of a college application, from grades to SAT or ACT scores and the resume. But are you sure that your application reflects the particular traits that colleges are [...]
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out
For the majority of high school students, getting into their dream college is the goal or the light at the end of the tunnel. However, that also means that most students feel a significant amount [...]
Best Ways to Encourage Youth Entrepreneurship
As technology changes with the world around us, so do job prospects for our kids and future generations. In fact, as much as 30% of jobs may become obsolete in the next 20 years. That’s [...]
How to Become CEO of a Company
A lot of teens have big dreams, and sometimes becoming a CEO is one of them. That might sound far-fetched, but it’s entirely doable; however, it requires early and strategic preparation and planning. Deciding you [...]
Tips for Aspiring High School Entrepreneurs
With the popularity of shows like Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank, the increasing focus on entrepreneurship at colleges, and the fact that job security as an employee is becoming a thing of the past, more [...]
What Extracurricular Activities Should I do in High School?
High school can be a busy and stressful time for a lot of students (and their parents), but the best way to mitigate stress is to be proactive in your high school experience – and [...]