Your mind needs varied stimulus to stay sharp and flexible. Is the weather outside gorgeous, but you still want to be boosting your scores? Here are ten things you can do outside to help stay sharp before the SAT! 1. Play Some Frisbee Grab a friend and go to a...
5 Big Questions You Might Be Asked in a College (or Job) Interview There’s no substitute for meeting someone in person if you hope to gain a sense of their personality, character, and competence. That’s why many of the most competitive colleges in the country...
Jobs for English Majors Many students love to read, write, and think, and those that do often find themselves debating on whether or not to major in English. One consideration any potential English major is likely to make is whether or not studying English in...
Some Thoughts on Rejection Every spring, college acceptances and rejections go out, and inevitably, thousands and thousands of hearts are broken. If you’ve been rejected from your dream school, this is the article for you. I’ll offer my thoughts on rejection...
Should You Take a Gap Year Before College? Weigh the Pros and Cons These days, it seems more and more high school students are entertaining the notion of taking a “gap year” after they graduate high school before attending college. Students who express interest...
Will Robots Take Your Job? Which Jobs (and College Majors) Are the Most AI-resistant? The thing about science is that to people of earlier eras, it seems like science fiction. Whereas in past ages it would have seemed absolutely inconceivable that a computer could...
SAT Scores Predict Student Success in College and Beyond For some, it’s common sense, and for others, it’s an uncomfortable truth, but the evidence is clear: SAT scores (and scores on general IQ tests) are highly correlated with student success in college...
30 College Majors with High Unemployment Rates Although college has historically been viewed as a place to learn for the sake of learning and pursue your passions, most Americans–and certainly most parents–view college as a pathway to a job. The result is...
How To Help Your Teens Succeed I’m not a parent myself - but in my time as an SAT and ACT prep tutor, I’ve learned what great parents care about. In simplest terms, parents care about success and happiness for their children as they grow up. Even for...
4 Options for Student Loan Forgiveness Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to borrow money–thousands of dollars–and NOT have to pay that money back? You might be surprised to know that (aside from dying unexpectedly) there are indeed ways to qualify for...
