Tag: junior year

A Case for Summer Learning

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

Why do we love summer so much? That may sound rhetorical or so obvious that no answer need be voiced, but allow me the opportunity to answer my own question. It’s because it means fun and sleep! Our landscapes widen during the summer and our days may be spent exploring the great outdoors, enjoying more time […]

After Class: BUSINESS CLUBS (FBLA, DECA, INVESTMENT CLUBS)

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

It seems more and more these days students are learning more about the world of business, and it makes sense. The news is filled with myth-like stories of multi-billion-dollar companies getting started in garages, college dropouts becoming the richest in the world, and media frenzy covering the rich and ultra-rich. Of course, the field of […]

Adjusting to College Life

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

It’s probably fair to say that few people think of going to the cold north of Northfield, Minnesota for swimming, but in a sense, that’s what Jake Winter did. Jake is finishing his first year at Carleton College and is happy as can be, but Carleton certainly wasn’t his first thought. When it was time […]

After Class: Theater

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

I’m biased on this one. I’m a regular theater-goer, and when I hear a student is involved in theater, I automatically respect that student even more. That’s probably because I am pretty sure I myself could never pull off acting. I wish I could have been a “theater kid” – I even tried in college […]

After Class: High School Athletics

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

Growing up in the United States, it doesn’t occur to most of us that sports’ relationship to high school is actually a uniquely American thing. According to The Atlantic, it all started in 1852, when Massachusetts became the first state to require kids to go to school. Once daily activities started being monitored by the […]

College Admissions: Not Always the Timeline We Imagine

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

College plans are set for most high school graduates, but you might be surprised to know that some July and August admits are still possible. Of course, December and April are the two months in the college admissions cycle best known for notifications. If you apply early action or early decision to a college, you’ll […]

A Student’s Story: Choosing a Path in Science

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

Air, space and sun. Do those sound like the interests of a dreamer, a lightweight? Well, not if your interests run to astrophysics and solar technology. You may know someone like that if you’ve worked with Adam Trebach at PrepMatters. Adam is one of PM’s tutors and hopes to add more clients to his schedule […]

Anticipating Your PSAT Scores

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

Anticipation involves a bit of hope and, perhaps, a dash of worry — an emotion involving excitement or, at times, anxiety in considering an expected event. The expected event, in this case, is the arrival of the PSAT scores in early December. Most likely, this will mark the beginning of your test prep plan and […]

AP Classes: How Many are Enough?

Posted by: admin on March 1st, 2019

Is more better?  And how would you even know?  Well, some terrific folks in college admissions actually have tried to quantify “enough.” What Are You Taking Junior Year?  I often see kids in sophomore year to plan for junior year classes, test prep, extracurriculars…  and to figure out how to strike a balance among all […]

3 Things That Help Parents Raise Successful Learners

Posted by: admin on February 27th, 2019

As the new school year approaches, it’s a good time for goal setting. Many parents spend time thinking of ways to help their children have better academic success and higher test scores. Here are three things to help us as parents raise successful learners.  1. Optimal success? Foster optimal brains.  When kids are trying to […]