You’ve turned in all of your homework, written an A+ paper, and answered questions in class with ease. But when the teacher begins handing out the test you freeze up and seem to be coming up blank. And this isn’t the first time this has happened. While mild stress and anxiousness before a test is […]
SAT and ACT Essentials
Our latest video provides important information regarding those upcoming SAT and ACT tests. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5F1tTjaHno
Choosing the Right College for You
With four-year colleges, community colleges, online schools, vocational and technical trade schools, there are thousands of possibilities to consider when thinking about your education after high school. Choosing the right college out of this group can seem daunting, even downright overwhelming. To get you started, we’ve broken down the most important factors to consider when selecting […]
The Extracurricular Advantage
School counselors and teachers have long emphasized the importance of involvement in school activities. From entering high school to senior year, the extracurricular activities students join play a pivotal role in the college application process, now more than ever. Extracurricular activities provide high school students the opportunity to develop skills beyond or outside those acquired […]
A Look at the Learning Challenge
https://vimeo.com/128462566 The Learning Challenge with James Nottingham from Challenging Learning on Vimeo. The Learning Challenge, created by James Nottingham, uses the concept of a “pit” to introduce a style of learning that’s advantageous for all age groups. This video introduces an interesting theory on the benefits of creating challenging learning atmospheres. Initially, the […]
A Compelling Argument for Finishing High School
Recent statistics have shown that finishing high school yields many positive effects in a person’s life. Aside from increasing job opportunities and income, finishing high school can lead to lower incarceration and divorce rates, and increased life expectancy. Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed in their education. For those who don’t fit into or […]
