Siblings fight over everything. Who mom and dad like more, who gets their way more often, who got more ice cream, and yes, who gets better grades. Sometimes one of our kids is just naturally a better student. It could be that they’re more organized, more interested, or it just comes easier to them. Whatever […]
We are just one week away from the deadline to sign up for the March SAT (register by Feb. 13). Even though you might be tempted to wait until the fall, it’s wise to take the test sooner than later. Taking the SAT in March lets you stay ahead of the game. Here’s why: Your […]
Most of us tend to spend our time downloading what we might call “anti-productivity” apps. Do Trivia Crack, Candy Crush, and Instagram ring a bell? But there are productivity apps out there that will actually help you stay focused. As part of our ongoing New Year’s Productivity Series (check out our posts on the Pomodore […]
Can class schedules make a difference in your grades? We’re not talking about the classes themselves, because we already know the many benefits of a balanced work load. What we mean is the actual physical schedule and how your classes are lined up. As you take a look at your course load for the upcoming […]
Are you in the throes of midterms right now? Perhaps rejoicing at a job well done or fretting that there is some major ground to make up? Don’t worry! We’ve rounded up nine simple strategies for beating Midterm Mania. Talk to the teacher: This should be your first stop. Is there a review packet coming […]
This is the second part of a series where we’ll offer a new productivity hack each week to help you do your homework more efficiently. Check out our first post on the Pomodoro Technique here. This week we explore: Don’t Break the Chain, otherwise known as The Seinfeld Technique. What it is: Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is not […]
