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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…

Apr 20

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How to Prepare for the CBEST Math Section

By Wendy I. CBEST, Practice Tests, Study Skills, Test Prep

When you are getting ready to take the CBEST Math test, you want to prepare efficiently and well. If you are looking for ways to help you get prepared and feel good about your upcoming CBEST Math exam, here are some obvious and not-so-obvious suggestions to help you consider your test preparation from multiple angles.…