Posted on: 03 Mar 2025
In a hackathon, participants compete to create projects that solve a problem or address a challenge. Although the first type of project that comes to mind is probably an app, participants can produce a variety of (actually successful) products, from video games to chatbots. They usually work in teams over a compressed period of time […]
Posted on: 27 Feb 2025
For many, getting into college is the central goal of high school. As of fall 2022, 15.4 million students were enrolled in an undergraduate program. Freshman year enrollment even increased 5.5% in fall 2024, a hopeful sign after a post-pandemic decline. But getting into college is only part of the story. Though recent trends are promising, […]
Posted on: 26 Feb 2025
Homeschooling, with its increased flexibility and independence, is attractive to many families. According to research by the National Home Education Research Institute, homeschooled students score above average on achievement tests regardless of their parents’ level of formal education or their family’s household income. For students who are particularly driven, homeschooling can allow them to study […]
Posted on: 30 Jan 2025
According to research, 75% of high school students struggle to gain proficiency in writing. This is partially due to a tentative grasp of grammar. It can be intimidating to dive into the world of nouns, subjects, and conjunctions—just to name a few parts of speech—but mastering these elements is essential. Today we’re going to look […]
Posted on: 29 Aug 2024
For many students, their first opportunity to vote will occur during college. And most will take advantage of that fact. Researchers at Tufts found that the college student voting rate in 2020 was a historic high of 66%. Though student voting declined in 2022, many think that we’ll see increased presence at the polls in […]
Posted on: 29 Aug 2024
Where Did Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Vance, & Walz Go to College? — The 2024 presidential election is swiftly approaching—as is college admissions season. With Election Day and application deadlines not so far in the future, you may be wondering where the nominees themselves attended college, and how their alma mater shaped who they are […]