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May 13

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Finals Week Survival: A College Student’s Guide to Managing 4+ Exams

By Wendy I. AP Exams, College Admissions, High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

Final exams are racing towards us! Strategic preparation supports confidence and eases panic, so now is a great time to start considering your study plan. Use this guide to focus your attention on organizing, learning what you can about each test, using resources strategically, and continuing healthy habits so that you can get the most…

Apr 01

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The Ultimate Guide to the Summer Before Senior Year: How Juniors Can Strengthen Their College Applications

By Wendy I. College Admissions, High School, Test Prep

Why Summer Before Senior Year Matters Summer before your senior year is an exciting, exhausting, and emotional time. It is the last summer that you have in the routine that you've followed so far. You have made it through junior year, which is typically an exhausting experience with APs, standardized tests, and very important grades.…

Feb 25

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Spring Campus Visits: A Complete Guide to College Exploration

By Wendy I. College Admissions, High School

Introduction: Spring of Junior Year—The Busiest Season Spring of junior year is a significant time in college preparation. It seems like college is still a ways off, and there is so much going on academically and socially that it can be tempting to procrastinate planning. However, if you don't take advantage of this time, your…

Nov 25

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Group Projects Without the Drama: A Student’s Guide to Success

By Wendy I. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

Why Smart Teams Still Melt Down in College Group Projects Oh no! Group work! Most students by the time they have started college have participated in all sorts of groups. Unfortunately, this "lots of group experience" often translates to "lots of bad group experience". Group members end up either doing too much work (or even…

Oct 20

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How to Read an Academic Paper When You’re Tired: Strategies for Exhausted Students

By Wendy I. High School, Study Skills

How do you read an academic paper when your brain is mush? Primary sources and scholarly articles are an increasingly common tool in classrooms. They allow for insights into the methods and priorities of a discipline. In addition to reducing textbook costs, these resources ensure that you are getting current knowledge at the forefront of…