Tag: Student Wellness

Underclass Update: 7 Tips for Time Management in High School

I recently offered to help my procrastination-prone younger brother edit his college applications. He brought his essays to me the night they were due, giving me his analysis of his own study skills: “I always do my assignments last-minute, and I’m doing fine,” which is ostensibly true — he’s a stellar high school student with impressive extracurriculars. 

Underclassmen Updates: Make the Most of Sophomore Year

Though it may seem early, as an underclassman, you can prepare yourself for college early on and still make the most of your sophomore year. 

Guides: 3 Big Ways to Save Money While in College

Everyone knows that college isn’t cheap. Other than the staggeringly high tuition costs, most college students also have to worry about purchasing textbooks and materials for classes, paying rent and bills, and other necessities. Worrying about having to save money should not be the focus of your college career. You are there to learn, not to worry about the pennies that remain in your savings account! Although college is expensive, here are ways you can quickly cut down on how much you are paying, and save yourself and your parents a lot of money in the long run.

Don’t Sleep Away Your Summer for College Admissions

If you think about your summer for college admissions as a chance to stand out from the pack, then it’s actually a genius idea to be strategic with your time.

Guides: Tips to Improve Study Habits

Studying can be a pain, especially if you don’t know the right way to do it! Instead, let’s review how you can improve your study habits for good.

What to Do Before Your First SAT

If you are nervous about what to do before your first SAT test, use the following tips to prepare for success.

Junior Journeys: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Part 1

Sitting for hours filling in tiny scantron bubbles with a number two pencil… it can be enough to make your palms sweat. This is why we’re going to talk about overcoming test anxiety.

Junior Journeys: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Part 2

Overcoming test anxiety will help you stay calm during the many important standardized tests you’ll take junior year! Here are more tips.

How to Prepare for your AP Exams

Imagine you’re set to compete in a running race in the mountains of Switzerland; what would you do to prepare? Certainly, you’d train in advance, order plane tickets, reserve a hotel room, and buy the necessary equipment (shoes, good running shorts, stylish socks). You’d do everything in your power to set yourself up for success.