One of the most interesting experiences a senior can have while preparing for college is touring campuses. The school becomes more than just facts and figures on a website. Touring schools gives each place a personality and allows prospective students to get a sense of what it would be like to attend that institution. Unfortunately, … Continue reading College Tours: Personal Insight into Campuses in the Bay Area
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Is It Always Better to Attend a More Selective University?
Universities are often judged by their acceptance rates. The idea is that the more students a university rejects, the better the university is. High school administrators, teachers, and parents pressure students to attend the most selective universities they can get in to. Students are convinced that earning degrees from prestigious educational institutions will guarantee happiness … Continue reading Is It Always Better to Attend a More Selective University?
Stress Managment
Stress is a word we can all relate to, especially at the beginning of any year in high school. The beginning of a new school year means dealing with a new schedule, adjusting to new classes, getting used to teacher’s systems and, the one we all dread, getting back to doing homework nightly. The list … Continue reading Stress Managment
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