Articles tagged with High School

5 Tips for Avoiding College Essay Writer’s Block This December

5 Tips for Avoiding College Essay Writer’s Block This December

While December is often cited as the “most wonderful time of the year,” for 12th graders staring down college application deadlines, that isn’t always the case—especially if you still have a lot of work to do on your college essays. If you’re still working hard on those essays deep into December, chances are you’ve run into some combination of writer’s block, procrastination, and just plain old thinking you have a lot more time than you really do. Whatever your reasoning, here are five tips for avoiding college essay writer’s block this December.  (10th and 11th graders, don’t close t ... Read More About 5 Tips for Avoiding College Essay Writer’s Block This December

10 Gift Ideas to Excite the Student in Your Life This Holiday Season

10 Gift Ideas to Excite the Student in Your Life This Holiday Season

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, now is the perfect time to begin considering gifts for the student in your life. It can sometimes prove challenging to find the right gift to excite and capture the attention of students—regardless of their age. But when looking for gifts, you may be surprised to find many engaging options that can support your student’s academic interests.  Looking for gift inspiration that incorporates both fun and education? Keep reading to discover 10 gift ideas to excite the student in your life this holiday season.  Gift ideas for the elementary student in your life An educational ... Read More About 10 Gift Ideas to Excite the Student in Your Life This Holiday Season

4 Small Ways to Strengthen Your College Applications This School Year

4 Small Ways to Strengthen Your College Applications This School Year

When it comes to getting into college, there’s no magic formula for crafting the perfect college application. However, there are several things you can do to strengthen your college application and to make getting into your dream schools easier. You can strengthen your college applications this school year by applying early, getting high-quality letters of recommendation, and writing a stand-out college essay.  Are you applying to colleges this fall and hoping to submit the strongest application possible? Keep reading to learn four small ways to strengthen your college applications this school year.  1. Strengthen your colleg ... Read More About 4 Small Ways to Strengthen Your College Applications This School Year

What to Know About ACT Section Retesting

What to Know About ACT Section Retesting

High school students who have sat for the ACT test now have a new option to showcase their skills. ACT section retesting allows students who have taken the full ACT exam to select a single section to retake. What this means is that, starting in September 2020, students have the opportunity to retest up to three exam sections in one sitting. This policy change gives students a chance to present potential colleges with test scores that more accurately reflect their skills. Wondering how ACT section retesting can benefit you? Keep reading to learn all you need to know about ACT section retesting.  How ACT section retesting works Beginning ... Read More About What to Know About ACT Section Retesting

How to Get Your Gamer to Do Their Homework

How to Get Your Gamer to Do Their Homework

As you almost assuredly know, most middle school students love their screens. From smartphones to laptops to TV, screens are everywhere. And many students use these screens to play games. While there’s a lot of controversy over whether or not screens are healthy for young people, it’s clear that some games can be a good way for students to unwind and have fun. Some games can even encourage creativity. But sometimes gaming can be so much fun that it can be hard to peel your student away to do their homework.  Redirecting your middle school student away from their games to their homework desk can seem like a daunting task. If ... Read More About How to Get Your Gamer to Do Their Homework