Category: Schoolwork & Studying

Why Parents Should Act as Consultants

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

You just have to study more. Work harder. That’s it. Just buckle down, put in more time, and you  will  get the grades you want! Right? Perhaps you have heard these statements before. Well, my response is this: “Kudos for your willingness to work hard.” And this: “maybe.” However, the questions remain: Is putting in […]

Three Ways to Academically Recover from March Madness

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

If you are a junior, this is where it gets real (or, arguably, really tough). APs, SATs, exams. Oh my! With the madness of March behind us, what do April and May hold in store for you? For some students, there may be too many things on their schedules although, for others, perhaps not enough. […]

Seniors: Stay in the Game

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

The college search is one big plan, so position yourself to go the distance. It’s a long season, and each step along the way is important to your ultimate goal of finding your #1 college. Right now, you can enjoy a sense of accomplishment in knowing that all of your applications and essays are done. […]

Study Skills to Break the Vicious Cycle

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

Raise your hand if you’d like to spend less time studying and get better grades. No, no, not both hands, and stop jumping up and down! Seriously, though … if you’re like most of my students, you might feel trapped in a bit of a vicious cycle right about now: you stay up late to […]

Some Notes on Notes

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

I used to love back-to-school shopping as a kid. Fresh pencils and pens, maybe a new pencil case, and, of course, new notebooks. Those wonderfully unblemished and perfectly blank notebooks that just beg to be seen as metaphor: the open mind waiting to be filled with knowledge; the blank slate that every student begins the […]

Reinventing Yourself for Freshman Year

Posted by: admin on March 12th, 2019

One of the exciting things about starting at a new school or beginning a new year is the opportunity to be a new you – a fresh start, a reset, an opportunity to reinvent yourself. The transition from middle school to high school can be one of those classic moments. One of the really cool […]

Junior Year and the Importance of Staying Focused

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

 Welcome to junior year, the most important year of the high school transcript.   This will be the most recent full year of grades submitted with your college applications. This is the year that highlights your mastery and expertise.   The juggling act has begun as you manage AP classes, debate team, sports, and such, all while […]

How to Make the Most of Freshman Year

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

 You’re a freshman now, and freshman year is about breaking ground. While you’re adjusting and exploring new opportunities, your academic life is being recorded on your official transcript that one day will be sent to colleges. As a result, strategic planning should increasingly become a significant part of your daily routine. Managing your time becomes […]