Category: Life Skills

What I Would Miss About Tutoring Online

Posted by: admin on June 18th, 2020

I’ve intermittently worked with clients online for a decade, and I have previously written about some of the challenges to tutoring online. My view had largely been that online tutoring provided a service that was almost as good as meeting in person … ok, it’s fine, but it’s no genuine replacement. By necessity, I’ve gained […]

The Surprisingly Interesting History of the #2 Pencil

Posted by: admin on May 28th, 2020

When test day rolls around, it’s important to make sure you have everything you need. This includes your ticket and photo ID, a bottle of water, a snack, a calculator, and a few trusty #2 pencils. “But why ‘#2,’ Mike?” you may ask. “All I ever see is #2 pencils. Can I even get a […]

How Do I Start My History Research Paper?

Posted by: admin on May 20th, 2020

Research papers are a great opportunity to explore your interests or discover new ones. But with so many potential topics to choose from and sources to navigate, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this post, we’ll give you a step-by-step guide to starting your history research paper. Step One: Pick a […]

What’s the Secret of the Best Tech Entrepreneurship? Solid Writing

Posted by: admin on May 20th, 2020

What is the biggest edge that today’s tech titans had over their early competitors? Better writers. Perhaps it was the founder, or maybe the first head of operations. How do I know? The pinnacles of entrepreneurism are reached by those who can tell a better story. Persuasion is key to success. While there are tales […]

The Key to Doing Real Science? Reading and Writing

Posted by: admin on May 20th, 2020

As I write this in spring 2020, labs around the world are working hard to understand a particular novel coronavirus. Perhaps when you’re reading this, the discoveries necessary to prevent or treat COVID-19 have been found (may it be true). If so, in your now, surely there is some other pressing problem that has researchers’ […]

I’m Going into the Arts or Humanities. Why Do I Need to Care About STEM?

Posted by: admin on May 20th, 2020

I once was helping an art historian get a talk together for some scientists and engineers. She was worried that the audience would not find her presentation interesting. So I asked her what sort of tasks she does. As the curator of art installations that include lighting, she often finds herself working with pieces that […]

Launching the College Search

Posted by: admin on May 14th, 2020

Yay! Summer is just around the corner! Your virtual classes will come to an end, and new ideas and activities will replace the routine of Zoom meetings and homework. But what will summer look like this year? Will it be more of the same or will it hold something more? Life right now requires us […]

Making History: An Unprecedented Transition to College

Posted by: admin on May 14th, 2020

It has been quite a year. You have truly demonstrated Herculean strength in balancing your life of standardized tests, athletic events, activities, jobs, family, and friends. Now, of course, you are facing a health crisis challenge that is redefining the meaning of packing up and heading off to college. It means that over the summer […]

Senior Summer Suggestions

Posted by: admin on May 13th, 2020

These are strange times, but staying at home doesn’t mean becoming a recluse. Remote connections are the way to go these days, but social distancing shouldn’t get you to the point where you become distant to your friends. Stay close to them, especially during challenging times such as these. Contact them and get creative! This […]

Admission Cycle 2020: Waitlists

Posted by: admin on May 13th, 2020

Hello, Seniors: First, I want to say congratulations for your creativity, keen focus, kinetic flexibility, and social dexterity. You have demonstrated that you are college ready. You are definitely groundbreakers and history-makers because the activity of choosing a college under the current circumstances is not easy. Even the timing of decisions is variable. Some of […]