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College Preparation
40 Factors to Consider About Colleges
Sarah Frank
January 11, 2023
College Packing List
Sarah Frank
July 21, 2022
What To Do After You Submit Your College Application
Emma Quinn
May 27, 2021
10 Factors to Consider for Your College Decision
Ashley Yakish
May 27, 2021
4 Alternatives You Can Do If a Four Year College Isn’t For You
Temi Ayetiwa
May 18, 2021
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
BS/MD programs, for you
Alexa Mendez, Manan Poddar
March 22, 2022
9 College Interview Questions To Prepare For
Emma Quinn
May 27, 2021
Who Should You Ask for Your Letters of Recommendation
Eva Mckinzie
May 27, 2021
What To Do After You Submit Your College Application
Emma Quinn
May 27, 2021
3 Key Differences between Early Decision and Early Action
Eva Mckinzie
May 27, 2021
How to Write a Resume
Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
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
How to Write a Literature Review
Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
10 Research Paper Tips
Alexa Mendez
November 10, 2021
How to Write an Essay
Kiersten Roth
May 21, 2021
Three Common Ways to Cite your Sources
Ashley Yakish
May 18, 2021
5 Tips for Timed AP Writing
Temi Ayetiwa
May 18, 2021
How to Write an Effective DBQ
Emma Quinn
May 18, 2021
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
Ways to Effectively Study Anatomy
Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
BS/MD programs, for you
Alexa Mendez, Manan Poddar
March 22, 2022
Catching Up On Late Work
Tianna Hunt, Fica Shayndel
January 4, 2022
Balancing School and Social Life
Maddy Grieco
January 4, 2022
How to Stay Organized for School
Jennifer Pupo
November 10, 2021
Defeating Academic Burnout
Tianna Hunt, Fica Shayndel
October 23, 2021
Discrimination as a Disabled Student
Leah Whalen
May 27, 2021
How To Not Break Your Bank When Buying Textbooks
Tricia Anklam
May 27, 2021
The Importance of Getting Involved
Tricia Anklam
May 27, 2021
Breaking Down Google Apps: Google Docs
Ashley Yakish
May 27, 2021
5 Tips to Starting a Business as a High-Schooler
Eva Mckinzie
May 27, 2021
How to Write a Resume
Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
Surviving High School with ADHD
Quinn Speir
May 21, 2021
How to Prioritize your Mental Health
Katie Rafferty
May 21, 2021
How to Deal with a Bad Grade
Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
8 Remote Volunteering Opportunities for High Schoolers
Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
3 Key Tips for Succeeding in High School
Eva Mckinzie
May 21, 2021
5 Ways to Rebuild Confidence After Failing
Marisa Rosen
May 21, 2021
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
How to Write a Literature Review
Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
How to Effectively Study for AP Exams
Maddy Grieco
November 10, 2021
Top Ten Universities that take AP Credit
Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
These Are the Easiest and Hardest AP Classes for You
Ashley Yakish
May 21, 2021
8 Tips to Help You Ace those AP Exams
Emma Quinn
May 21, 2021
5 Tips to get an A in any AP Science Course
Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
3 Tips for Succeeding in Your AP Classes
Eva Mckinzie
May 18, 2021
Top AP Exams to Self-Study
Eva Mckinzie
May 18, 2021
Three Common Ways to Cite your Sources
Ashley Yakish
May 18, 2021
5 Tips for Timed AP Writing
Temi Ayetiwa
May 18, 2021
Breaking Down Different AP Essays
Eva Mckinzie
May 18, 2021
How to Write an Effective DBQ
Emma Quinn
May 18, 2021
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
Ways to Effectively Study Anatomy
Shiona Fernandes
April 4, 2022
Productivity Tips from an Anxious Procrastinator
Nabiha Azad
March 22, 2022
How to Romanticize Studying
Tianna Hunt, Fica Shayndel
September 21, 2021
The Science Behind Goal Setting
Ashley Yakish
May 21, 2021
5 Active Recall Studying Techniques
Tricia Anklam
May 21, 2021
5 Psychology-Related Productivity Tips for Students
Temi Ayetiwa
May 21, 2021
How to Maximize your Productivity with a To-Do List
Sarah Frank
May 21, 2021
The Best Way To Take Notes
Sarah Frank
May 21, 2021
Music to Listen to When Studying
Simple Studies
May 21, 2021
How To Take Better Notes in Class: 5 Proven Methods
Ashley Yakish
May 21, 2021
Simple Studies’s Tips for Studying Simply
Sarah Frank
May 21, 2021
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
SAT vs ACT: Which One Should You Take?
Emma Quinn
May 27, 2021
Types of Standardized Tests
Sarah Frank
May 27, 2021
The SAT, ACT, and TOEFL: How They Compare
Emma Quinn
May 18, 2021
sCHOLARSHips
5 Sites to Find Scholarships
Sarah Frank
December 19, 2022
Scholarships You Can Apply For
Sofia Flowers
December 19, 2022
7 Tech Scholarships for High Schoolers
Emma Quinn
December 19, 2022
Paying for College: Scholarships, Loans, and More
Ashley Yakish
December 19, 2022
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