How to Use Your High School Counselor

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College By Mary Lee Hoganson School counselors are one of the best sources of support for college-bound students. Whatever grade you are in, now is the time to start helping your counselor get to know you and...

Standardized Tests: What’s in a Score?

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Most four-year colleges and universities require students to submit standardized test scores. Primarily, these institutions want to see either SAT or ACT scores, while selective schools may require...

How Studying Can be… Fun: A Plea to Those Onboard the Struggle Bus

“Who discovered the electron?” my brother asks as we study for our chemistry test. “All I remember is that it starts with a J, but it’s just a name and a word. How are we supposed to memorize the association if it means nothing to us?” He cleverly responds: “J.J...

Enjoy These Moments

Just two short years ago, I stood in the very shoes most of you now stand. I had written, proofread, and rewritten countless essays and checked more boxes than I care to count. But most importantly, I had pressed that glorious – yet so intimidating – “Submit” button....

Happy New Year!

Happy 2014 everyone! I hope y’all enjoyed your break as much as I did. I mean, it did mostly consist of food, video games and overall relaxation, but that’s all I could ask for. Even though being a student is hard work year-round, there is nothing wrong with allowing...