Student Survival Kit

As testing season hits full swing, don’t miss this month’s blog all about test prep! Elizabeth Wuenscher, a core member of our development team, shares her expert insight on the ACT and SAT to help you determine which exam is the best fit for you. Plus, stick around for a fun quiz at the end!

March is National Reading Month–a time to dive into the pages of a book, celebrate the magic of storytelling, and appreciate the endless ways reading enriches our lives. Beyond entertainment, reading is a fundamental cognitive exercise that fosters intellectual, emotional, and social development.

If New Year’s resolutions have scarred you, fret not. I am not going to lecture you on making a S.M.A.R.T. goal, as great as that is. Additionally, I am not going to ASSIGN goals to you. You (ideally) know your strengths, areas for improvement, interests, and dreams

Iimplementing a planner can become a game-changer for students. The benefits are unmatched; from improving productivity to strengthening time management, effectively using a planner is the first step to ensuring academic success. 

Whether you spend the week enjoying time with family, traveling abroad, or watching your favorite holiday films, preparing to return to school is essential for a smooth transition. Here are some effective ways to help you bounce back and make the most of your return to the classroom. 

It’s the day before your child’s final exams, and they’re staying up till 2 a.m. to memorize all they can to score high. With possibly less than five hours of sleep, they head into school to the classroom where the final exam will take place and struggle to remember what they studied just hours before the assessment.

Senioritis is a phenomenon that entraps many unsuspecting high school seniors into a world of procrastination, tardiness, absence, and sinking grades. As you count down the days until it's time to walk the graduation stage, it may be tempting to treat the final months like an early summer break, but it’s important to remember that your college acceptance isn’t set in stone yet.