Any way you slice it, ubiquitous social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram pretty much universally get a bad rap. But what if there was an academic upside to these apps and staples of the adolescence virtual experience? Interestingly, research …
Sometimes struggling in school can be a lonely feeling. A student can feel like he’s all alone and be hesitant to ask for help for fear of embarrassment. It’s good to know, however, that there are so many resources available …
The age-old question, what do you want to do when you grow up can cause considerable stress for high school graduates and new college students. The undue pressure to be able to give an immediate answer can be overwhelming for …
With a combined 150-year history, the SAT and ACT having staying power and relevance, as little as students taking them might want to admit. But there are always questions about the tests’ validity and value even though more students than …
One of the great challenges for any student is mastering the art of staying focused in a world of incessant distraction. According to Maggie Jackson, columnist for the Boston Globe and author of the book Distracted: The Erosion of Attention …
The Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, is a necessary exam to take if you are interested in graduate business and management programs. In fact, nearly 2,000 schools across the globe require this test as part of the admissions process. …
Graduating from college, while certainly a cause for celebration, can also be a stressful time, as many recent grads find themselves asking what’s next? One popular option is taking the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), a test that is required for …
For those of us who have been teaching the SAT for years, an August test date just sounds weird. For decades, the first SAT of the schoolyear has traditionally been offered in October, but never as early as the end …
There’s no denying that a day at the beach or the theme park can be a great break from reality, but not all vacations need to be brain-atrophying time-wasters. Indeed, some trips can reap incredible educational benefits—and the best part …
Just because you may not be the next David Beckham or Lebron James doesn’t mean you can’t cultivate a successful career in the sports world. There are, in fact, many sports-related fields that don’t require you to be an ace …