High School: School and Academics Articles
Getting Into College: The Personal Statement
It's the cause of blinking-cursor-induced migraines for high school seniors all over the country: the college admissions personal statement.
Making Colleges Take Notice: 3 Things You Should Know
With the college admissions process becoming more and more competitive, some students are using an arsenal of unique tactics to get themselves noticed. Here's what you need to know about what really gets you noticed as a college applicant.
Great Graphic Novels: 5 Comics to Keep Your Kid Thinking
Graphic novels can entice students to read and think critically about contemporary issues. Here's a list of a few greats to get started.
Big Test Tomorrow? Try a Nap, not an All-Nighter
Although everyone knows that pulling an all-nighter is no way to go, many see no alternatives to the occasional late-night cram-session. But all-nighters may be doing more harm than good.
College Applications - Simplified!
How do you stand out from the crowd when applying for college? What will make you the 1 in 10 that admissions officers choose? The answer: a well-refined and organized application.
The College Loan Credit Crunch: What You Need to Know
You've seen the headlines: "College loan meltdown" or "student loan credit crunch." It's enough to make any parent and high school senior nervous. What on earth is going on and is this a big worry?
Alternatives to a Traditional College
No matter what path your child chooses after high school, there are options that can help her find a great career.
College Admissions: Between Applications and Acceptances
The increasing competition to get into college can leave you and your high schooler stressed out. Here are some tips from the pros for handling those knuckle-biting months.
5 Tips to Help Your Kids Ace Their SAT Essay
Is your child having nightmares about the SAT? Does the thought of writing the essay keep her up at night? It's prime test-taking season for kids hoping to get into college next year. And while it may seem a little scary, the essay section is actually one of the easiest areas to ace. As a parent, ...
Preparing Your Sophomore for College Applications
A marathon. A gauntlet. The Indy 500. There is no shortage of metaphors to describe the college application process. As a high schooler, these images can be daunting, if not downright scary. But, to add a new – and perhaps more heartening – metaphor to the mix, try this on for size: a ...
- What Do Test Scores Really Say About a School?
- Beyond AYP: Evaluating Your Child's School
- High School Rankings: What Do They Mean?
- Barack Obama on Education
- Top 10 Signs of a Good Kindergarten Classroom
- Private vs. Public: The Great Debate
- The School Voucher Debate
- Do Grades Do Any Good?
- The School-Within-a-School Model
- What Makes a High School Successful?
