Here’s a stat that will blow your mind: in 1975, 45 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds had experienced all four of these major life milestones: They had lived away from parents, been married, lived with a child and been in […]
It’s easy to feel like all your cylinders are firing at once when you’re in high school. There’s a lot going on in terms of academics, extracurricular activities, family, starting your college search and, of course, your social life. Even […]
It’s easy to get caught up in thinking about college, your career path and what city you’ll live in after grad school, but constantly focusing on the future leaves no room to enjoy the present. Teen angst aside, high school […]
You’ve got your eyes set on a good college, but your grades aren’t exactly dean’s list material. Don’t worry. There are things you can do to improve your grades—starting today. Here are some strategies to consider. Participate in Class Even […]
It’s impossible to be 100 percent prepared for the transition to college. You can read all the advice columns, follow the schools’ social media accounts and even get a taste of campus life with a pre-college program, but the change […]
When you’re juggling rigorous high school courses, a social life, part-time work and extracurricular activities, it’s hard to imagine that life can be any more challenging. But what you might not realize is that the cocoon of home often comes […]
How do you manage your time in high school? If you’re like most teens, you don’t—largely because other people do it for you (e.g., your parents, your school, your boss, your coach). But if you’re itching to control your own […]
Academic advisor. The assigned school official who helps you choose classes and ensures you’re taking the right courses in order to graduate. Academic term. A measurement of time to divide up the academic year. Colleges and universities use two semesters, […]
College typically ushers in plenty of endings and beginnings. It’s the end of your high school career and the beginning of another academic career — your college career. Sometimes it’s the end of living with your parents year-round and the […]
As you think ahead to college you probably have a million questions not just about classes and professors but also about dorm life student activities and managing your money. To help you answer these important questions, My College Guide talked […]
