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College Preparation
College Applications
Essays + Writing
High School Advice
Study Tips
AP Classes
Testing
Scholarships

College Preparation

40 Factors to Consider About Colleges

Sarah Frank
January 11, 2023

College Packing List

Sarah Frank
July 21, 2022
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What To Do After You Submit Your College Application

Emma Quinn
May 27, 2021
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10 Factors to Consider for Your College Decision

Ashley Yakish
May 27, 2021
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4 Alternatives You Can Do If a Four Year College Isn’t For You

Temi Ayetiwa
May 18, 2021
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Paying for College: Scholarships, Loans, and More

Ashley Yakish
May 18, 2021

College Applications

40 Factors to Consider About Colleges

Sarah Frank
January 11, 2023

College Application Abbreviations

Sarah Frank
January 1, 2023

Things No One Knows About College Apps

Sarah Frank
January 1, 2023

A Guide to Organizing College Applications

Catalina Padilla, Edited by Zoe Jones
November 14, 2022

Choosing Your Extracurricular Activities

Mustafa M. Al-Mashhadani, Edited by Zoe Jones
October 19, 2022
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BS/MD programs, for you

Alexa Mendez, Manan Poddar
March 22, 2022
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9 College Interview Questions To Prepare For

Emma Quinn 
May 27, 2021
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Who Should You Ask for Your Letters of Recommendation

Eva Mckinzie
May 27, 2021
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What To Do After You Submit Your College Application

Emma Quinn
May 27, 2021
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3 Key Differences between Early Decision and Early Action

Eva Mckinzie
May 27, 2021
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How to Write a Resume

Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
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8 Remote Volunteering Opportunities for High Schoolers

Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021

ESSAYS + Writing

How to Improve your Essay-Writing Skills

Zofeya Dookie, Edited by Alina Gao‍
September 15, 2022
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How to Write a Literature Review

Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
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10 Research Paper Tips

Alexa Mendez
November 10, 2021
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How to Write an Essay

Kiersten Roth 
May 21, 2021
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Three Common Ways to Cite your Sources

Ashley Yakish
May 18, 2021
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5 Tips for Timed AP Writing

Temi Ayetiwa
May 18, 2021
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How to Write an Effective DBQ

Emma Quinn
May 18, 2021
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The Do’s and Don’ts for Writing College Essays

Ashley Yakish
May 18, 2021

High School Advice

The Faux Pursuit of Happiness

Chaiane Cui
December 23, 2022

"Why are we learning this?": Useful Skills School Teaches Us

Zahra Ashley
December 18, 2022

The "Ins and Outs" of Dual Enrollment

Emily Huseth, edited by Jayla Parks
December 18, 2022

Facing Failure From an Avid Perfectionist

Lauren Mazon, Edited by: Amy Karim
December 18, 2022

Books You NEED to Read in High School

Koai Solano Ortiz
October 30, 2022

Choosing Your Extracurricular Activities

Mustafa M. Al-Mashhadani, Edited by Zoe Jones
October 19, 2022

A Guide on Jobs as a High School Student

Rylee Rhineberger, Edited by Arienne Hartsfield
October 3, 2022

Balancing School and Life: a Guide

Disha Ananthula
October 3, 2022

The Rundown on Elite Private High Schools

Koai Solano Ortiz
September 22, 2022

‍6 Essential Books For Students

Melike Sommer
September 22, 2022

Overcoming the Nightmares of Putting Yourself Out There

Angelica B. Dilao
September 15, 2022

How To Manage Time as a Student Athlete

Nancy Moustafa
September 15, 2022

Clubs to Start or Join at Your High School

Rylee Rhineberger, Edited by Zoe Jones
September 8, 2022

Saying Goodbye to Procrastination

Catalina Padilla
September 4, 2022

Avoiding the Sophomore Slump

Alexandra Prettitore
September 4, 2022

The Effects of Unrealistic Standards and How Students Can Cope

Emily Huseth
August 30, 2022

A Master Timeline for Juniors

Eva Zheng
August 29, 2022

How to Stay Motivated in School

Melike Sommer
August 24, 2022

How to Navigate High School as a Freshman

Zofeya Dookie, Edited by Rouen Nelson
August 24, 2022

Self-Care in School

Sarah Frank
June 27, 2022
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Ways to Effectively Study Anatomy

Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
A doctor stands and takes notes

BS/MD programs, for you

Alexa Mendez, Manan Poddar
March 22, 2022
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Catching Up On Late Work

Tianna Hunt, Fica Shayndel
January 4, 2022
A stressed student sits down surrounded by their passions, with a computer in front of them.

Balancing School and Social Life

Maddy Grieco
January 4, 2022
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How to Stay Organized for School

Jennifer Pupo
November 10, 2021
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Defeating Academic Burnout

Tianna Hunt, Fica Shayndel
October 23, 2021
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Discrimination as a Disabled Student

Leah Whalen
May 27, 2021
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How To Not Break Your Bank When Buying Textbooks

Tricia Anklam
May 27, 2021
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The Importance of Getting Involved

Tricia Anklam
May 27, 2021
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Breaking Down Google Apps: Google Docs

Ashley Yakish
May 27, 2021
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5 Tips to Starting a Business as a High-Schooler

Eva Mckinzie
May 27, 2021
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How to Write a Resume

Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
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Surviving High School with ADHD

Quinn Speir
May 21, 2021
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How to Prioritize your Mental Health

Katie Rafferty
May 21, 2021
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How to Deal with a Bad Grade

Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
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8 Remote Volunteering Opportunities for High Schoolers

Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
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3 Key Tips for Succeeding in High School

Eva Mckinzie
May 21, 2021
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5 Ways to Rebuild Confidence After Failing

Marisa Rosen
May 21, 2021
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7 Shows/Movies That Tackle Current Social Issues

Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021

AP Classes

Which AP Classes to Take

Sarah Frank
January 1, 2023

A Guide to Taking Multiple APs

Mustafa M. Al-Mashhadani , Edited by Zoe Jones
December 23, 2022

3 Tips For Taking AP Histories

Rylee Rhineberger, Edited by: Zoe Jones
December 18, 2022

Resources and Tips for AP Environmental Science

Eva Zheng
October 30, 2022

How to Prepare for AP US History

Team Member
October 3, 2022

Tips and Tricks for AP Calculus 

Disha Ananthula
September 8, 2022

Resources for Self-Studying AP Classes

Mustafa M. Al-Mashhadani, ‍‍Edited by Jayla Parks
September 8, 2022
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How to Write a Literature Review

Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
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How to Effectively Study for AP Exams

Maddy Grieco
November 10, 2021
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Top Ten Universities that take AP Credit

Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
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These Are the Easiest and Hardest AP Classes for You

Ashley Yakish
May 21, 2021
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8 Tips to Help You Ace those AP Exams

Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
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5 Tips to get an A in any AP Science Course

Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
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3 Tips for Succeeding in Your AP Classes

Eva Mckinzie
May 18, 2021
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Top AP Exams to Self-Study

Eva Mckinzie
May 18, 2021
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Three Common Ways to Cite your Sources

Ashley Yakish
May 18, 2021
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5 Tips for Timed AP Writing

Temi Ayetiwa
May 18, 2021
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Breaking Down Different AP Essays

Eva Mckinzie
May 18, 2021
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How to Write an Effective DBQ

Emma Quinn
May 18, 2021
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How to Effectively Self-Study for an AP Exam

Eva Mckinzie
May 18, 2021

Study Tips

Writing an Effective To-do List

Sarah Frank
January 1, 2023

"Why are we learning this?": Useful Skills School Teaches Us

Zahra Ashley
December 18, 2022

Making Breaks Productive

Disha Ananthula
December 18, 2022

Flowtime Technique: An Alternative to the Pomodoro Method

Jenny Au 
December 18, 2022

How to Get More Done

Eva Zheng, Edited by Zoe Jones
December 18, 2022

The Best Note-Taking Methods

Melike Sommer
November 14, 2022

Romanticizing Studying

Kaoi Solano Ortiz, Edited by: Amy Karim
November 14, 2022

Stress Free Homework

Alexandra Prettitore, Edited by Zoe Jones
October 30, 2022

The Pomodoro Technique: A Studying Method for Everyone

Simrik Shrestha
October 30, 2022

Efficient Exam Prep and Testing Strategies

Zofeya Dookie, Edited by Ifa Tella
October 28, 2022

Beat Deadlines: Your Very Own To-Do List Technique

Angelica B. Dilao
October 3, 2022

Resources for Self-Studying AP Classes

Mustafa M. Al-Mashhadani, ‍‍Edited by Jayla Parks
September 8, 2022

Saying Goodbye to Procrastination

Catalina Padilla
September 4, 2022

How to Stay Motivated in School

Melike Sommer
August 24, 2022
A student sits at their desk, prepared to study the exciting topics of anatomy.

Ways to Effectively Study Anatomy

Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
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Productivity Tips from an Anxious Procrastinator

Nabiha Azad
March 22, 2022
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How to Romanticize Studying

Tianna Hunt, Fica Shayndel
September 21, 2021
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The Science Behind Goal Setting

Ashley Yakish
May 21, 2021
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5 Active Recall Studying Techniques

Tricia Anklam
May 21, 2021
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5 Psychology-Related Productivity Tips for Students

Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
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How to Maximize your Productivity with a To-Do List

Sarah Frank
May 21, 2021
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The Best Way To Take Notes

Sarah Frank
May 21, 2021
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Music to Listen to When Studying

Simple Studies
May 21, 2021
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How To Take Better Notes in Class: 5 Proven Methods

Ashley Yakish
May 21, 2021
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Simple Studies’s Tips for Studying Simply

Sarah Frank
May 21, 2021
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7 Scientific Tips for Better Memory

Ashley Yakish
May 21, 2021

Testing

3 Standardized Testing Tips

Sarah Frank
December 19, 2022

Efficient Exam Prep and Testing Strategies

Zofeya Dookie, Edited by Ifa Tella
October 28, 2022
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SAT vs ACT: Which One Should You Take?

Emma Quinn
May 27, 2021
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Types of Standardized Tests

Sarah Frank
May 27, 2021
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The SAT, ACT, and TOEFL: How They Compare

Emma Quinn
May 18, 2021

sCHOLARSHips

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5 Sites to Find Scholarships

Sarah Frank
December 19, 2022
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Scholarships You Can Apply For

Sofia Flowers
December 19, 2022
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7 Tech Scholarships for High Schoolers

Emma Quinn
December 19, 2022
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Paying for College: Scholarships, Loans, and More

Ashley Yakish
December 19, 2022

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