Making the move from middle school to high school is daunting. Suddenly, teens are immersed in a new culture with more students, challenging classes and new social pressures. Surrounded by...

For students considering the most selective colleges in the country, nearly every element of their high school experience will be evaluated during the application process. Admissions committees at the top...

As you start choosing your classes for next year, you’ll notice that many of your courses are offered at different levels of academic difficulty. AP or IB level is usually...

Diagnoses of attention-deficit disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) have skyrocketed over the past decade. The 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) reports that 2.9 million adolescents ages 12-17 (11.9...

For high schoolers managing classes, extracurriculars, college applications, family responsibilities, jobs, and more, it can be easy to get burnt out. Everyone, even adults, can find themselves spread out too...

There’s no question that high school is overwhelming for kids — but it’s also overwhelming for parents, especially ones who haven’t had kids in high school before. For some, the beginning...

Advanced Placement classes and exams give high-performing high school students the opportunity to access challenging college-level coursework, prepare for the demands of college, and potentially even earn college credit that...

How do you start preparing for college now? It may feel like it’s a long way away, but there are steps you can take to prepare yourself for the future....

Even if you can’t remember starting high school, think back to the last time you started a new job. Remember that strange mix of excitement and anxiety paired with the...

It’s true; eighth grade is too early to make plans for college—but it’s not too early to think about your future. In fact, if you want all the options available...