You want your essay to be the one that is passed around the admissions office…. or not. It’s a little bit like the difference between being famous and infamous. We all know that a sincere, well written essay that provides …
Looking to attend a highly selective university? You’ll need to make good choices when selecting your classes, beginning as early as eighth grade. Middle school students may have the option of taking their first year of a foreign language and/or …
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based aid. In some cases, colleges will not consider an applicant for merit aid unless that student has first submitted a …
In a 2018 study by the American Psychological Association, “Stress in America Generation Z”, it was shocking to read that that school/mass shootings are now a high source of stress for teenagers, with 3 in 4 seeing this as a …
Like most people, you probably have many stories that you can tell about your life. You’ve done things, gone places, had triumphs and taken nosedives. As the saying goes, “life happens. “ The best college application essays, however, don’t merely …
Before students leave for college, families need to have a conversation about reasonable spending expectations. Parents need to be aware of the costs of books, clubs, activities and midnight pizza runs. But students shouldn’t assume there is a limitless debit …
“Landscape architecture combines art, ecology, engineering, and community engagement to create meaningful outdoor places.” (WA State University) If you’re creative, interested in the environment and science, and enjoy working with people, landscape architecture may be just the career for you. …
Nearly all college freshmen encounter a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understanding the most common challenges reported by freshmen and what to do about them — can make the transition to college life go more smoothly for …
Mavin Learning Resources is inviting students to take a FREE proctored full-length SAT practice test! Taking a SAT Practice Test is a perfect opportunity for students to prepare for an upcoming SAT test! Preparing for SAT testing requires practice, mental …
It is often with a heady mixture of excitement and trepidation that students confront the challenges of completing their college applications. Most of the components to a successful application are facts, figures and other peoples’ words: academic grades, standardized test …