Homework is no fun, especially if you’ve got a full schedule. You only have a little bit of time and a little bit of energy. And it takes so long to get through it. Not anymore. We’ve got some helpful homework hacks for you that will make doing your homework faster and less painful. 1. […]
Mind the Gap – Why Summer Learning is Important
Everyone loves summer. As soon as the last school bell rings, students grab their backpacks and race out the door, leaving all thoughts of dangling participles, quadratic equations and conjugated verbs behind. And what happens next? Sometimes it’s camp or summer reading programs. More often it’s a lot of TV watching, video games, social media, […]
How Primaries Work
You’ve probably heard all about the presidential primaries and caucuses this election season, but how much of this process do you understand? We are here to help! A presidential campaign all starts with a candidate announcing he or she is running for president, seeking the nomination of a specific political party (typically either Democrat or […]
Tips to Help You Save Money this Prom Season
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, there is one big event on every teenagers mind: PROM. What am I going to wear? Who will be my date? How should I do my hair? Should I wear a white or black tux? The list of questions can go on forever but the […]
How To Make The Perfect College Choice For You
You’ve been accepted to multiple colleges! Congratulations! That’s a huge achievement, and you should be very proud of yourself. However, you now have to make one of the biggest decisions in your life so far – which school to choose? Granted, it’s a good problem to have, but it can still be overwhelming. Don’t worry […]
5 Things Not to Do After Applying to College
Applying to a college or university is a long process with many steps. When you finally click the “submit” button, you may feel like your work is done and now you can finally devote your time to catching up on your favorite TV shows. While it’s definitely true that you’ll have more free time, you […]
Everything You Need to Prepare Your FAFSA
So you’ve submitted college applications, sent letters of recommendations, and taken your SAT and ACT tests. You’ve done all you can to convince the schools of your choice that you belong on their campuses. What now? As you wait for those college acceptance letters to roll in, now is the best time to fill out […]
What to Expect Your First Year of College
You’ll go into your first year of college with a lot of feelings – excitement, nervousness, hope, fear. College is a big life transition and there will be a lot of changes from high school. To help with that transition, here are some things that you can expect from your first year of college so […]
OFY Launches Social Media Engagement Campaign: #CAWantsOptions
OFY recently announced the launch of #CAWantsOptions, a California-focused social media campaign highlighting greater educational options for California’s youth. It’s all part of a statewide effort by OFY to give parents and students in California schools direct access to critical information on their academic needs. Why did we decide on #CAWantsOptions? Well, for starters, California […]
Lots To Do (& Sign Up For) During National School Choice Week
National School Choice week, a campaign dedicated to promote greater publicly supported educational opportunities for children, is off to a great start with thousands of events happening across the nation. You can join in the discussion on Twitter at #CAWantsOptions to learn more about quality academic options for California’s families. Options For Youth has been […]
