Has high school prepared students for college coursework?

As Patrick Smith (’23) gets ready to graduate, he reflects on the ways high school prepares (and doesn’t prepare) students for college. “These fundamental skills can indeed serve as a stepping stone to college success, although it’s crucial for students to understand that college study demands a higher degree of self-sufficiency and independence than high school.”

Combatting Senioritis

Soon-to-be-graduating Senior Nina Taleb Bendiab (’23) offers advice for this year and next year’s Seniors on battling senioritis. “…we all need to remember and honor the immense effort being put into all the time and work to get us here.”

How To Deal With Rejection

As we celebrate decision day, Reva Patchava (’24) offers advice for handling disappointment in the college acceptance process. ” Entering a new space can often be challenging, but letting go of past rejections and others’ opinions can help students acclimate better to new spaces.”

More Than What You See

Lilly Carlson (’23) reflects on the quick judgements we often make. “Our society has an excessive need to put things into a group and give it a label. It is human nature, after all. In this big, messy, confusing world, it helps us simplify life.”

Asking Specific Questions In A Tutoring Session

Nicole Grant (’23) gives specific questions that tutors can ask in different tutoring sessions. “..students may be unsure of what to ask the tutor to look for in their writing, so it’s good to have some questions ready so you can dig deep and give helpful feedback.”