establishing homework strategies

Homework is a valuable part of learning. Though you probably think it's a pain, homework does help to cement lessons taught in class.

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five basic personal finance lessons every high school student should learn

Learning about the basics of financial management at an early age will help ensure that you will be responsible with money later on in life. Here are five personal finance lessons that you should learn as a high school student.

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summer reading

Summer reading provides an excellent opportunity for you to improve your academic skills while having fun at the same time. While you are on summer break, be sure to grab some good books at your local library and let your imagination take you away.

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making your summer break count

The end of the school year doesn't give you an excuse to be lazy. Summer is a great time to continue learning. Here are some tips to enhance your skills throughout summer.

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college planning during covid-19 isolation

While COVID-19 has postponed numerous activities, it doesn’t have to stop your college planning. Use this time of isolation to kick your college planning into high gear.

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bridge programs that help ease the transition from high school to college

Making the shift from high school senior to college freshman can be intimidating to some students. Thankfully, there are bridge programs available to help make the transition much easier. Get familiar with these beneficial bridge programs that are offered in most communities and through many colleges.

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improving study skills

Developing good skills and habits in high school will help you make learning the material more effective and ease the transition to college classes. In college, learning is a much more individual effort so going the extra mile in high school will pay off later on.

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staying active outside of the classroom

Activities that you do outside of the classroom will be taken into consideration when it comes to competitive college admission and scholarships. Try to be as well rounded as you possibly can.

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planning to play ncaa sports?

Most college athletic programs are regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which is an organization that has rules on eligibility, recruiting, and financial aid for prospective student-athletes. If you are interesting in playing college sports or receiving an athletic scholarship, here is some info you need to know about NCAA rules.

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