Navigating Academic Anxiety: From Test Stress to Presentation Panic
Mental Health and Well-BeingSchool can be demanding. Juggling classes, homework, tests, projects, and presentations can quickly lead to st... Read More
FOMO is Real: Managing Social Anxiety & Comparison in the Age of Social Media
Mental Health and Well-BeingEver scroll through Instagram or TikTok and suddenly feel stressed, left out, or like your life just isn’t mea... Read More
The Pressure to Be Perfect: Combating Perfectionism in High School Academics & Activities
Mental Health and Well-BeingHigh school can feel intense. There’s pressure to get top grades, stand out in activities, and build the “perf... Read More
Creating an “Activity Resume” Just for Brainstorming & Tracking
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipThroughout high school, you join clubs, play sports, volunteer, work part-time, and pursue hobbies. When it co... Read More
Peer Tutoring & Mentoring as Leadership & Impact Extracurriculars
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipMany students help their classmates succeed through peer tutoring or mentoring programs. While you might see i... Read More
Balancing “Fun” Extracurriculars with “Impressive” Ones
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipWhen building your activities list for college applications, there’s often pressure to choose things tha... Read More
Getting Cut from the Team / Not Getting the Lead Role: Turning Setbacks into Strengths
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipYou practiced hard for tryouts but didn’t make varsity. You auditioned for the lead role but got a small... Read More
What if I Started an Activity Late (Junior/Senior Year)? How to Frame It
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipCollege application advice often emphasizes long-term commitment to activities. But what if you discovered a n... Read More
Using Extracurriculars to Explore Potential Majors & Careers
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipChoosing a college major or future career path can feel like a huge decision when you’re in high school.... Read More
Extracurriculars That Build Entrepreneurial Skills
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipDo you dream of starting your own company, inventing a new product, or finding innovative solutions to problem... Read More
How Colleges View Religious or Political Extracurriculars
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipMany students are actively involved in religious youth groups, faith-based volunteer work, political clubs, or... Read More
Are Expensive Summer Programs Worth It for College Apps? Exploring Alternatives
Extracurricular Activities and LeadershipAs summer approaches, you might hear about prestigious (and often very costly) pre-college programs hosted on ... Read More