Elementary school was a piece of cake; you turned up to class, read a little, played with your friends at recess, did some easy math, had lunch, read again, and then went home. While there was a learning timetable in place, it just didn’t feel as busy back then. In high school, things are a …
Posts from: March 2023
As you enter high school at the age of 14, it can become clear that everything you are working towards throughout the year is finals week. This can be one of the most stressful parts of high school. Pair that with studying for SAT and you have one anxiety-inducing time in a young person’s life. …
When you have been out of school for an extended period of time, it can be really tough to get a good letter of recommendation. In order to move on to graduate school or even just to get into a good university, you sometimes need two or three letters of recommendation, and if you are …
Prep school is an educational route that many students opt to take, and there are a lot of unique benefits associated with it. Prep schools offer an alternative to traditional public or private schooling. They are designed to prepare students for college and beyond by providing them with an intensive academic environment that emphasizes rigorous …
Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly running in a million different directions, and it’s hard to stay focused on school work? We’ve all been there! It can be difficult to stay organized and concentrate while studying, but with the right strategies and habits you can learn how to focus on school work. …
Have you ever heard of the term “ISS” before? It is one of those mysterious acronyms that often come up in high school, but what does it actually mean? In this article, we will explore the definition of ISS, common misconceptions about the program, the conditions for placement in ISS and its impact on students’ …
School dress codes in the United States vary from school to school and district to district. Most dress codes put restrictions on what students are allowed to wear, with the primary goal of preventing disruption and promoting safety. Common dress code policies often include restrictions on clothing that is revealing, excessively baggy, or has inappropriate …
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is one of the first things US college admissions teams will look at when deciding your strength as a candidate for their school. At top universities that are more competitive than usual (such as Ivy League schools) the average admission has a perfect GPA. Building your GPA takes years and …
Going back to school after a long break can feel a bit demoralizing. You have to start waking up early again and you have to study, and in most cases, you have to go back to wearing a uniform that you don’t really like! Yes, going back to school isn’t a very popular thing, but …