From prevention to recognizing the signs to making a full recovery, we’ve spent the last few weeks discussing student burnout. But what if you’re not the one experiencing the symptoms? If it’s a close friend who is dealing with this issue, you want to do what you can without being too intrusive, so here are …
Students are placed under so much pressure to perform academically that mental health has become a growing concern. Are you headed for student burnout? Here are eight warning signs that you may need to seek assistance: New or increased anxiety or depression – Obviously, all depression or anxiety are not related to burnout, but if …
The pressure of getting into a good university starts long before senior year. High school students and sometimes even younger students can experience burnout if they feel like they are falling behind other students that they have to compete with to get into the top schools. Here are a few things that young people can …
College tours are essential to the college research phase of getting ready for further education. However, the number of schools you can visit will likely be limited due to both time and financial reasons. The good news is that more schools have a quality virtual tour (at least, something good came from the pandemic). If …
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The risk of using college rankings as one of your primary sources for determining which schools will be on your list is related to a lack of transparency. Many rankings don’t explain what goes into determining where a university will fall on the list, and that leaves you open to recommendations from a particular source …
The best way to get to find out how a university operates is to see it with your own eyes on an in-person tour. But that won’t be possible with every school on your list. Plus, you will need to do some research even before you are ready for an in-person visit. So here are …
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If you want to set your student profile apart from the crowd, you have to have extracurriculars. But not all high school supplementary activities are created equal. Here are a few extracurriculars that take things a step further and give you an even greater chance of getting an acceptance letter from the university of your …
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As you get closer to college, high school students should be interested in finding a summer internship. One good reason to try an internship is to set your student profile apart from others who will apply to the same schools as you. However, the benefits of a summer internship go far beyond improving a student …
There’s a big rush at the beginning of the school year for students to fill in limited spots in their favorite high school clubs. How can you decide which ones are best for you and still join before there are no spots left? Here are a few tips: Make a list of clubs you are …
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Do you want to do good for your community and simultaneously make your student profile more notable for college admissions officers? Signing up to do volunteer work during the summer or after school may be the perfect way to accomplish both goals! Here are a few reasons that volunteers get noticed by college admissions officers: …
