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Oct 26
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Digital Hygiene for Study: Better Habit, Better Student, Better Grade

By Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep
Introduction to Digital Hygiene A study found that high school and college students spend around a quarter of class time texting, gaming, and swiping on apps. Does that sound accurate to your experience? Does it seem excessive, or just fine? Some students believe unrestricted device usage is bad for their study habits. Some don't see…
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Oct 14
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Study Tips: How Sleep and Nutrition Improve Academic Performance

By Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills
Introduction Between school, work, extracurriculars, and other commitments, it can be tough to keep up with all your responsibilities. With all these responsibilities, it is understandable that self-care can fall by the wayside. However, while it might be tempting to forego healthy habits in order to cram in all your schoolwork and responsibilities, it’s important…
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Sep 04
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Mindfulness for Students: Daily Practices to Reduce Academic Stress

By Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep
With standardized test preparation starting earlier and earlier, increased emphasis on honors classes, APs and “getting ahead”, all while extracurricular activities haven’t slowed down at all, students can feel under a lot of pressure. There are a number of things students can do to reduce stress, such as planning ahead and getting help in academic…
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Jun 03
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How to Write a Strong Personal Statement

By College Admissions, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep
The dreaded personal statement. One compelling document highlighting everything you stand for, lauding your rigorous academic and extracurricular load, while simultaneously exploring the unique gifts that make you exceptionally qualified for this specific school. How do you craft this effectively? How do you even begin to showcase your individuality – pitch your specific “brand” –…
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