Tag: senior year

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 […]

Is My Source Credible?

Posted by: admin on May 12th, 2020

One of the most important aspects of developing a research paper is finding credible sources. Sources provide the evidence that you will use to build—and defend—your thesis. With so much information available online, it’s more important than ever to determine that you’re using only credible sources. But how can you tell if a source is […]

How do I add more detail to my paper?

Posted by: admin on May 12th, 2020

If your teacher tells you that your paper lacks detail, it likely means that you’re making big claims without supporting them through evidence from the text. The good news is that this means you’re probably making arguments in your paper. Now, you just need to make sure you have the evidence to support these arguments.  […]

How do I revise my paper? (And do I really have to?)

Posted by: admin on May 12th, 2020

Giving yourself time to edit your paper is the single most important step you can take to improve your grade. It’s also the step that students are the most likely to skip. I get it. Revising your paper takes time and planning. And, let’s be honest, with everything you’re juggling, you might feel lucky if […]

How do I add more analysis to my paper?

Posted by: admin on May 6th, 2020

One of the most common pieces of feedback that my students get from their teachers is that they need to add more analysis to their papers. But how can you tell if your paper is analytical enough? In this post, we’ll look at how you can revise your paper to add more analysis to your […]

You, Only More So: Junior Year Extracurriculars During COVID-19

Posted by: admin on April 30th, 2020

These are strange times, but staying at home doesn’t mean becoming a recluse. Contact your friends and get creative!  Juniors, here’s a bit of advice as you find yourself finishing out the academic year online. Remote connections are the way to go these days, but distance learning and social distancing shouldn’t get you to the […]

What Matters to You: Exploring Passions and Pastimes

Posted by: admin on April 28th, 2020

There has been a great deal of loss during these recent weeks, and we are all looking for silver linings.   As I contemplate possible silver linings for PrepMatters students, I look for opportunities that could offer greater strength and insight regarding learning.  I see, even in the midst of these difficult days, that there is […]

What to Do When You’ve Been Waitlisted

Posted by: admin on March 18th, 2020

Winter, such as it was, is ending. We have leapt forward and are staring at the prospect of a new spring. Along with the budding flowers and the inconsistent weather, school admissions decisions have also arrived. Hopefully, several schools have extended a letter of acceptance. You probably also received at least one notice that you […]

Spring: The Season for …. AP Exams and SAT Subject Tests?

Posted by: admin on March 16th, 2020

UPDATE! All SAT Subject Tests are now a thing of the past. See more info here. Ah, spring! You’re finally creeping out from under winter’s midterms and semester projects, ready to embrace the growing season of a new year. As such, you’ll want to turn your attention to some of the excitement spring has to […]

Launching the College Search

Posted by: admin on February 24th, 2020

Originally published February 13, 2020 You’re on the verge of starting a brand-new venture. Here are a few tips on how to check in with yourself and your goals along the way. By Getting Organized Opening and organizing your physical space is a healthy way to begin. Clear the clutter of the past and create […]