
Understanding academic pressure when college shopping
Factors to Consider When Selecting a College - ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT The process of choosing a "best fit school" includes finding a college that is a good academic fit. Many students have not decided on a major and if you haven't, that's okay. The obvious part of academic fit is choosing a college that has all of the majors and minors you think you might be interested in studying. But the less obvious part of academic fit is understanding the academic environment of the schoo

Why is Junior year so stressful?
There are many exciting and wonderful aspects about a student's junior year in high school. But, what tends to creep into student minds from Day One, is that he is not just a junior, he is now a Rising Senior. The idea of senior year being just a year away opens the door to stress and confusion for many. However, with planning and organization, a student's junior year can be enjoyed. Why is Junior year so stressful? Juniors often carry heavy academic course loads. Difficul