High school, also called secondary school, usually includes 9th or 10th grade through 12th grade, depending on the school district. Secondary subjects cover mathematics, history, science, english, physical education, sports, and art. When kids struggle in high school it is usually in the main subjects of math (algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics), science, or english (reading and writing). There are on-level classes, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. College preparation is also important during this time.
The SAT Essay Section can be one of the most dreadful parts of the SAT test-taking experience. Getting a perfect score has become more challenging. You have to read 650-750 word passages, analyze the arguments and how it was structured, and then write a critical essay about it in 50 minutes. Unlike your high school …
Can you remember doing something that you absolutely hated? Maybe you took an accounting class in college that you ended up withdrawing from, or maybe you spent years stressfully re-decorating a room in the house that you weren’t happy with in the end. Now think of something you love to do. You may find it …
How to Study for the SAT? It can be overwhelming if you don’t have a game plan. If you really want to have your pick of different colleges, what you should be doing is devoting much of your time to reviewing and answering practice tests. Ask for Help at School It may be obvious, but …
What is the PSAT anyways? Isn’t that just like the SAT? Why do I need to bother and take them both? What’s the difference? And what would I gain if I do? These are probably just a few of the questions circling through your mind when you hear the word ‘PSAT’. And trust me—I get …
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Public vs private college, which is a better option? The hustle and bustle, and diverse student bodies of large public universities like UCLA or ASU can be very appealing. On the other hand, the benefits that come from small class sizes of private colleges like Occidental or Pepperdine are tough to beat. We’re not here …
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How many times have you planned to work on your homework only to end up filming a Tiktok video or fixing your Instagram feed until midnight? Yeah, yeah, we hear you. We know how hard it is to stay focused on studying especially with the presence of so many interesting platforms and applications that you …
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At a very young age I can remember my gradeschool peers and I eagerly awaiting the chance to go up and write on the brand new Smartboards. In my senior year of high school my English teacher rolled a cart into the room with laptops for researching our essays. Unlike you or I, your high …
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Co-authored by Renae Hintze Let’s play detective. I’m going to give you a quick case, and see if you can solve it! Meet Sara. She’s a Freshman in High School. Sara notices she’s struggling on her vocabulary quizzes, so she asks her friends to help her study. At lunch, Sara’s friends help her practice by: …
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Do we remember everything we learn? Think back to a class you took in Grade School, High School… even College. You may remember the gist of what was taught on the subject, but there are bound to be some things you can’t remember, or would need to look up. Retaining more information from classes could …
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