by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 2, 2021 | Applying to College, High School Life, Student Advice
Reading Time: 3 minutes When starting the college search process, you may find yourself unfamiliar with many terms and acronyms. Here’s a list of college lingo to keep in mind! Understanding the language around college, you will be better prepared to succeed in...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 31, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Between school, homework, prepping for college, extracurriculars, your social life, and family time… you’re drained. How could you possibly add on anything more to your schedule? Well, a passion project may actually help you to reduce...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 21, 2021 | Applying to College, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes We all look back fondly on the days when we first created our social media. Though you may find your old posts amusing, colleges may not. How many embarrassing or potentially damaging things do you have lurking on your social media accounts? As...
by Bianca Black | Jul 20, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Congrats, you’re officially transitioning into high school! We compiled a list of tips for starting high school to help you make the most of your experience. 1. Make a visit before school starts Be sure to attend your high school’s...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 10, 2021 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Note taking is not an easy skill to learn. From taking notes during lecture to reviewing your textbook for a test, you may struggle to figure out which information is worth writing down. Here are some ways to make note taking easier, more fun,...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 7, 2021 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 5 minutes When logging on to social media or watching the news, you may often hear the word “privilege” being used. For many, this can be a confusing concept to grasp. Learning about privilege will allow us to become more open-minded, and move towards a...
by Bianca Black | Jul 5, 2021 | Applying to College, High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes College fairs are a rite of passage for any college bound student. They provide a great opportunity for you to learn more about colleges without even leaving your high school or local community. Here are some ways to make the most of college...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 1, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Congrats! You’ve made it to your senior year. Between college applications, standardized testing, and keeping up in your classes, we know there’s a lot happening in your final year of high school. Don’t forget to take a moment to appreciate all...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jun 20, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hands-on experience is crucial to exploring different career options. You may have your heart set on becoming an attorney; however, until you sit in the courtroom, you won’t know for sure. Often times, expectations differ from reality. You need...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jun 14, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Tackling a part-time job in high school is a lot of work, especially when you’re trying to keep up in all your classes. However, there are ways to make sure you thrive at work and in school! Here are some things to consider if you hope to work...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jun 3, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Earning college credit in high school serves as preparation for college and saves money on tuition. Check out these different options for getting a head start on your college degree. Keep in mind that different high schools offer different...
by myoptions | May 21, 2021 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Writer’s block. It’s a right of passage for even the best writers. We all know the feeling: the helplessness that comes with an empty Google doc and the inability to wrangle your thoughts into a coherent sentence. Before the stress takes over...
