The college essay is one of the few opportunities you have to showcase your individuality, experiences, and personal growth on your application. While you might think you have the perfect idea for your essay before you get too far, here are some topics you want to avoid:

Perhaps you are wrapping up your junior year and the reality of college applications is sinking in, or maybe you’re just finishing up your freshman or sophomore year and college seems like a distant goal. Either way, it’s good to be aware of what colleges and universities are looking for in their prospective applicants.

As a parent, you want your child to succeed in school, but test anxiety can thwart their efforts. When students are anxious about a test, they may find it difficult to focus, remember information, or perform to the best of their abilities. There are, thankfully, strategies you can use to help your child manage test anxiety and perform well on exams.

Studying for a school final may seem like rocket science but here are a few tips, especially in this chaotic season, that can give you a leg up to ensure you are fully prepared on the exam day.

Kids depend on school for many of their social activities, from playing together at recess to after-school activities. If a child is being homeschooled or learning remotely, keeping them socially active can be tricky. Here are five creative ways to keep your kids ‘social’ this winter.

One of the first things I check when working with students on their study habits is the alignment between their current priorities (or those assigned to them by their parents or teachers) and their weekly activities.