Majors and Academics — Blog

Setting smart expectations for the school year will help you stay on track academically and minimize your stress. Here are a few steps to help you plan ahead.

Starting a new semester on the right foot will ensure a smoother, less stressful academic year. Here's how to set yourself up for success this semester.

Struggling to retain the foreign language you learned in high school? Practice your writing and speaking skills for college and beyond with these fun tips.

Challenging high school classes look good on college applications, but which ones are the right ones to take? Here's a way to decide between AP and IB courses.

A traditional four-year major isn’t the right choice for all students. Here’s a look at other undergrad program formats and how to know what's right for you.

High school and college students should be meeting with counselors and teachers regularly. Reluctant to start? Here are six reasons to change your mind!

It can be hard for students to relate to assigned reading for English. Check out these adaptations of five classics to help you connect to your assignments!

Retaining what you read is important for homework and studying in both high school and college. Here are three tips to improve your memory while studying!

Class participation is a huge part of learning in high school and college. If you’re not used to speaking up, here's why it's important and how to get started.

Conducting a research project in high school can give you a huge leg up on college applications. Here's why it's important and how to find opportunities.