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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 [...]
