The first few weeks of school can determine the entire school year. Here are a few ways to make sure that you start the school year off on the right foot and ensure that you will have a successful school year!
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Being a high school student requires constant efforts to learn and keep yourself informed. But books and resources can add up, and sometimes public libraries are not able to offer you the specific resources you need for school.
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Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand yourself and others better. As a student or in school, this can allow you to analyze situations better. Having a good and strong understanding of yourself and your emotions can also translate to having a good understanding of your studying habits!
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What is self-confidence anyway? Having self-confidence means that you trust yourself and believe that you can accomplish what you set your mind to. In this blog, we’ll go over a few of the ways you can work towards finally believing in yourself.
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It’s easy to get into a neverending loop of passive listening and to fall into a trap of retaining the information for only a short amount of time. In order to learn, it is important you perform active listening. Here are 7 steps to achieve better active listening skills!
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The first few weeks of school can be daunting and nerve-wracking. After two months without a steady stream of work and a strict routine, getting back into the swing of things can be challenging. Here are a few ways to mentally prepare for the upcoming year and conquer the first month of school with a new attitude!
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Online tutoring can be a huge advantage for students who need the extra push to succeed. When it comes to school and learning styles, everyone is different. Online tutors and tutoring can help tailor lessons to the student's needs.
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Don’t feel bad about wanting help with something. Everyone learns at a different pace and has different strengths and weaknesses. Having a tutor can help! Even if you think you’ve hit a roadblock, tutors can help you overcome them!
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Whether you’re looking to spice up your application, earn some college credit as a high schooler, or just find out whether college is right for you, there are some small steps you can take to gain a little more control over your future.
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From social media to text messages, distractions are everywhere. However, there are some really easy things you can do to help yourself stay focused. Read on for ten real-life tips to help you stay focused!
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Being a high school student comes with a lot of responsibilities. Sometimes for freshmen, it's hard to keep up with classes and assignments. It affects teenagers' academic success and makes it hard to be productive, so they feel burnt out. Here are some ways to help cope!
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When applying for colleges, there are specific deadlines that must be met! There are different types of application timelines based on the time of year in which you submit your application. So, what are the different types of college application deadlines?
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We are all different and our study routines are too. Creating a study schedule that works for you can make high school as a whole so much easier! Read this blog to learn how.
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High school is a great time to expand your knowledge of financial literacy for students. Read our blog on this fundamental life skill to learn about savings, credit, planning for college, and investing!
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From college essays to the college application process as a whole, your senior year can seem a bit daunting! We’ve made this list of tips to help you stay on top of your goals while studying for the ACT.
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The two major tests that you can submit to colleges are the SAT and ACT. If you’ve decided to take on this task, you might have a few questions: How do I sign up? Which test should I take? How do I study? Here is a general overview of the tests to help guide you through this process!
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There’s so much to prepare for, and doing it alone is nearly impossible. It’s important to remember that you don’t have to do it alone. That’s why we want to introduce you to Aaron, a first-generation college-bound UPchieve student who’s heading toYale!
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Most schools require a college application that asks for information about yourself, your story, and your interest in the specific college. This process can be confusing and requires a lot of steps, but hopefully, we can provide you with some basic guidelines.
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An excellent Common App essay is deeply personal. You are relying on admissions officers to choose over another candidate which they are more likely to if they feel more connected to you. Here are some tips on how to write a great one!
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While summer should be a time to relax, it is important to stay productive, as these months are some of the most crucial, as they are that necessary recharge before the next school year begins. Here are a few ways to stay productive and make the most of your summer!
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