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Mental Math Tricks & Hacks

By Michael DePalatis, March 31, 2021 Life Skills Schoolwork & Studying

People of a certain age (ask your parents, they’ll confirm) will remember a time when, if students complained about “no…

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Science: Studying Systems, Drawing Connections

By Aaron Golumbfskie, March 24, 2021 Schoolwork & Studying

Now that you’re coming up on the close of the year in your science class, I’d encourage you to try…

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Does It Spark Joy? Gratitude on the Common App Essay

By Katy Dunn, March 11, 2021 College

Almost nothing feels less joyful than the words “College Essay.” But a recent announcement by the Common App may be…

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What to Make of the Test-Optional Movement

By Jeff Knox, March 11, 2021 School Admissions Test Prep

It’s been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic closed our schools, thus forcing the hands of admissions offices and testing…

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They Don’t Do That for You in High School

By Jeff Knox, March 9, 2021 Schoolwork & Studying

Eighth-grade teachers love to say, “Your high school teachers aren’t going to do that for you next year!” In this…