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It’s no surprise to anyone that studying abroad during your high school years is guaranteed to be a life-changing, amazing experience. But, did you know that this is also exactly the kind of experience that will help prepare you for college?   In addition to honing a student’s foreign language expertise, high school study abroad […]

Interview With Author Jean Burk What type of books do you write?  Educational guide books for students to have success in their journey through high school, college and beyond! My “College Prep Genius” books are an accumulation of information about how students can ace standardized tests for college entrance and scholarships! “High School Prep Genius” […]

“New” SAT Prep Class-Buyer Beware Have you ever bought something that “just came out” or was “the latest-newest model” only to come across the reality that it was made with cheap materials, doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to, and isn’t even worth the price you just paid? That sinking feeling is called Buyer’s Remorse. […]

Before you know it, college will be knocking at your door. As the parent of a high school student, it’s your job to make sure the transition is as easy as possible. Don’t wait until senior year before you start thinking about preparation. Right now you can begin helping your child put their best foot […]

It’s 3 days until Christmas and students everywhere are trying to make the most of their holiday breaks. Some are catching up on sleep, some are dashing to finish last minute shopping, while others are just trying to get as much time in with friends and family. The end of December brings a reprieve from […]

We all know that nobody, not even ourselves, is perfect. Even the greatest narcissist recognizes the absence of perfection in him or herself. Yet even with recognizing our own fallibility we often fail to understand why we continue to make the same mistakes. For instance, many people don’t realize that simple subconscious habits can negatively […]

Last week Halloween marked the beginning of the holiday season. Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and Christmas decorations are slowly popping up around the country. The semester has flown by and soon it will be time for final tests and projects. For the last several months students have worked hard but with winter coming […]

-Excerpt from High School Prep Genius- Organization is essential to high school success. The amount of required homework increases significantly every semester. That’s not to mention the increased opportunities for afterschool activities. From football to the drama club, high school is a wonderful place for students to try new things. Even if you do not […]

False: Don’t wait until the senior year! Universities generally take applications in the fall before you graduate, and most of these applications require SAT scores, so if you wait to take it, you may not be able to apply to the college of your choice. Also, as highlighted in last week’s blog you can take the […]