Jun 22, 2022 | Becky Frank, College Preparation
The study of economics is essentially the study of how and why people make the choices they do. Wait a minute. Isn’t economics about money? Yes, sort of. Money is how we assign value to the choices that we make. Every choice we make is a determination of how we...
Mar 9, 2022 | Brittney Tomczak, College Preparation
The Importance of Mastering Strong Paragraph Writing Before Essay Writing Why is it important to understand, apply, and master strong paragraph writing before moving on to essay writing? Practically anyone can put together a paragraph of 5 sentences. But is it...
Nov 11, 2021 | College Preparation, Jess Woods
Exploring Literary Analysis Secrets The first secret of literary analysis is that you don’t have to agree with your teacher. Yep, I said it. While some people try to fit literature into tidy boxes, genres, and purposes, my favorite high school English teachers and...
May 2, 2020 | College Preparation, Susan Eggers
Exploring Options: World History vs. Western Civilization for Homeschooling For decades historians have debated the merits of studying World History or Western Civilization. There is no real consensus about which is more beneficial for students. If learned...
Aug 1, 2019 | College Preparation, Julie Rapelje
Navigating Art School Preparation: Top 10 Tips for Students and Parents If you have an art student (or you are one), then I know why you are here. Perhaps you are getting a little nervous or confused as you look at the future of your budding art student. You may be...
Dec 1, 2017 | College Preparation, Diana Lamolinara
Many colleges, universities, and high schools are now offering online courses in addition to traditional classroom courses. Virtual learning offers several advantages over traditional learning. Below are five benefits of taking online courses while still in high...