Posted on: 24 Jun 2024
If you’ve ever wondered what other people write about in their college application essays, you’re not alone. Just as reading a range of novels can expose you to unique takes on similar themes, seeing others’ college essay topic ideas can open you up to new possibilities, spark creativity, and enhance your brainstorming process. Since we […]
Posted on: 12 Jun 2024
Gone are the days when you had to show up at Blockbuster with your fingers crossed and hope the movie you wanted was still on the shelf. Now, we simply sign in to one of our 800 streaming accounts and have just about every movie ever made at our fingertips. However, such an array of […]
Posted on: 10 Jun 2024
Brainstorming often gets a bad rap. Many people either find it completely useless or outright hate it. Quick, try it—what do you think of when you hear “brainstorm”? A group of students sitting awkwardly around a whiteboard, waiting for someone else to share their idea first? Staring at a blank page with ever-increasing bewilderment slash […]
Posted on: 26 Mar 2024
Examples are integral to the learning process in just about every subject. In writing, they’re particularly important, especially when working with abstract concepts or attempting to master a new genre. Imagine how lost you’d feel if you had to write a poem without ever reading one, or craft a thesis statement without being shown a […]
Posted on: 23 Feb 2024
Since 1983, Allison Academy has provided a highly individualized, creative, and forward-thinking education for its students. Founded by Dr. Sarah Allison, Allison Academy was conceived “in the spirit of dynamic growth and intellectual pursuits” as a place where students had the opportunity to engage with the world around them in innovative and creative ways. As […]
Posted on: 21 Dec 2023
By the time our children are ready to fly the coop, we hope that we’ve done everything we can to raise smart, independent young people who are capable of fending for themselves. However, according to the Wall Street Journal, parenting concierge services for college students have started populating near a number of different campuses, raising […]
Posted on: 27 Jul 2023
In our last post, we covered Classification, the first of five driving abilities measured by the Highlands Ability Battery. Today, we’re moving on to the next driving ability: Concept Organization. But before we dive in, let’s abide by the structure of Any Good Series and do a quick recap of the Highlands Ability Battery as […]
Posted on: 19 Jul 2023
Ready to learn more about the Highlands Ability Battery? We’ve got you covered. First, let’s recap: the Highlands Ability Battery measures our performance across a number of work samples in an effort to gather information about our innate abilities, which provide insight into our personality, motivation, learning and problem-solving style, communication preferences, and decision-making approach. […]