29 Dec
2019
Applying to Colleges: how to get started, what to keep in mind, and how to simplify the process
College applications – everyone’s worst nightmare! Applying to colleges is a stressful time without a doubt. There are so many different factors to keep in mind when deciding which colleges to apply to. Not only that, but the application process itself can be somewhat confusing. Here are several tips to help make your college application… Continue reading
29 Dec
2019
Parents: How to be Involved in Your Child’s Learning
Let’s face it – your child’s education is important to help them build a stable career and sometimes, children are too immature to realize it. So how can you be involved in your child’s education without being an annoyance? Start Early. Try to be involved from the beginning of their education – as early as… Continue reading
16 Dec
2019
New Year’s Goals for School
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A new year brings so much promise and hope for many people; especially for students. Teaching students about goal setting helps not only their foundations for when they grow up, but their academic and work histories for their future. Teaching goals early not only helps build self-esteem, but gains confidence and understanding. Taking simple goal… Continue reading
09 Dec
2019
7 Steps to Effective Studying
Step 1: Start as early as possible Starting early is the best thing you can do for yourself. It gives you ample time to prepare for any new information. Studying should consist of revisiting topics you have already been taught so this is the time to get familiar and catch up with anything you’ve missed.… Continue reading
02 Dec
2019
Recipe for Success in School
School days can be both exciting and hard at the same time; especially in today’s 21st century. Students today have to have so many different items during the day and they also learn a lot during the school year. Having a good recipe for success is a wise solution in keeping pace with the fast… Continue reading
25 Nov
2019
5 Keys to LSAT Studying (That Have Nothing to do With Practice Problems)
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Any test prep service, pre-law advisor, or professional psychic will tell you that your LSAT score comes down to how many practice problems you do. While they are not wrong (seriously, DO MANY PRACTICE PROBLEMS), the fact remains that the human mind isn’t built to drill through infinite practice problems. Recognizing this makes the difference… Continue reading
18 Nov
2019
3 Reasons to Take Some Time Away From School Between College and Law School
You may have heard this bit of advice already, but there are good reasons (three big ones are listed below!) for the growing popularity of taking one to three years off between your undergraduate studies and law school. As someone who took the ‘straight through’ route, one of the biggest things I would change when… Continue reading
11 Nov
2019
Math in the Real-World
When students learn that they need algebra, they get worried because of the complexity of the equations. Because of this, some are turned off in doing algebra and never want to learn it. Algebra has special jargon of numbers and letters which can be difficult for the student to understand. The reason is because students… Continue reading
04 Nov
2019
Midterms & Finals: How to Study Efficiently during Crunch Time
You may now be nearing the end of your quarter, which means a lot of exams coming up and a lot of assignments to be submitted. It’s imperative that you learn how to manage your time effectively during this difficult time so you don’t get behind and perform poorly. Here are some tips to help… Continue reading
21 Dec
2018
Activities to Keep Mind’s Sharp over the Holidays
Students are looking forward to a relaxing holiday vacation with no school or homework. Parents are looking for ways to entertain the children over the holidays that are not in front of a screen. There are lots of ways that parents can entertain their children over the holidays that are simple and basic. They are even… Continue reading