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What to Do When You Feel Like Doing Nothing
By: Alena You As human beings, we are not always in a state of hustling and bustling. Sometimes, we just get tired. Have you ever had...
May 23, 20222 min read


The Prep Report: 05/23/22
Week 4 of the Prep Report! Main Story: 7th Grade Summer Workshop
May 22, 20221 min read


How to be Successful Without Really Trying - Study Strategies - Part 1: Introduction
By: Mason Weupe Seven classes each day, two club meetings, three sporting events, and twelve assignments all to be completed by Friday…...
May 22, 20221 min read


At Home Habits for Success
By: Alena You As Martha Beck says, “How you do anything is how you do everything”, and this quote has stuck with me for quite some time...
May 16, 20222 min read


Balancing Classes and Extracurriculars
By: Alena You Balancing academics and extra-curricular activities can be difficult. When you have a commitment to go to school from 9 AM...
May 9, 20223 min read


Get Involved, Create a Home!
By Omar Monsalvo Getting involved in college is one of the most important things you must do as soon as possible. Other than meeting...
May 9, 20223 min read


The Prep Report: 05/09/22
Week 3 of the Prep Report! Main Story: College Acceptances!
May 8, 20221 min read


Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to a University
By: Celeste Calabrisi When applying for colleges, I got into the school I wanted. I must admit, however, that I did not put much time or...
May 4, 20223 min read


Community College Just Makes Sense
By: Omar Monsalvo Community college tends to be surrounded by a cloud of negative judgment. Many students hesitate to say they will be...
May 4, 20223 min read


The Prep Report: 04-25-22
Main Story: Come see our college flags hung around our new office space! See if your college made the cut and sign your name right on the...
Apr 24, 20221 min read


Are high school and college really that different?
By: Celeste Calabrisi As a tutor and college counselor, I often get asked, “Are high school and college really that different?” The...
Apr 24, 20223 min read


Five Steps to Writing a College Application Essay
By: Sean Yen Many students underestimate the power of the application essay. College admission boards do take into consideration your GPA...
Apr 20, 20223 min read
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