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Post by: Mimi Doe The Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is incredibly stressful for all of us in so many ways. For students, whose lives are turned upside down, they are unable to turn to friends to buffer their anxiety. Routines are disrupted, plans are canceled, and high school as they’d envisioned has changed overnight. One […]
In the best of times, being waitlisted can feel like purgatory. The uncertainty, the confusion, and the added stress can make the final months of senior year challenging. In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, being placed on the waitlist may feel especially frustrating. (Admissions in the Time of COVID-19) We know that a […]
As a world community, we are finding ourselves in a time of chaos and panic due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic racing across our globe. Be smart. Be vigilant. Be compassionate. Be understanding. Everyone reacts to fear in their own way and being quarantined for any period of time can be scary and […]
At this time of year, we often talk with students about course selection, standardized testing, and — surprising as it may seem — the importance of keeping up with their free reading. A well-developed reading habit not only makes students stronger, more thoughtful writers, but it also introduces them to new ideas and subjects. Reading […]
Are you working on your college transfer applications, or considering the transfer process? If so, you are not alone, and it’s not too late! Roughly 4 in 10 college students will transfer schools, sometimes more than once, in order to find the best fit. As March transfer deadlines rapidly approach, it’s important to stay organized […]
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