Posts by Kelsea Conlin:
The Highlands Ability Battery: Concept Organization
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 […]
The Highlands Ability Battery: Classification
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. […]
The Highlands Ability Battery – An Introduction
Posted on: 12 Jul 2023
By this point, you’re likely a pro at being assessed–standardized tests, school exams, musical tryouts, art projects. Such assessments measure your level of skill or knowledge on that particular day (or at that particular moment). They hinge on how much you’ve managed to master or memorize. However, none of the aforementioned assessments can tell you […]
Best Summer Math Programs – 2024
Posted on: 25 May 2023
Math is often billed as one-of-those-things-you-have-to-master-because-your-school-says-so, but in actuality, math can be exciting, ground-breaking, and fun. It also encourages the type of abstract and critical thinking that is an incredible asset for any career, particularly those within the STEM field. So, if you’ve exhausted your high school’s math curriculum or simply feel that there has […]
Best Engineering Summer Programs – 2024
Posted on: 23 May 2023
From Imhotep, the architect behind the Pyramid of Djoser (who–fun fact–also inspired The Mummy franchise’s lead antagonist), to Subra Suresh, a celebrated pioneer in biomedical engineering and materials science, engineers have impacted our world for thousands of years. Moreover, the field’s civil and mechanical engineering origins have expanded to include diverse and ever-developing specialties such […]
Best Computer Science Summer Programs – 2024
Posted on: 19 May 2023
Over the next decade, computer science careers are projected to flourish at a remarkably fast clip–15% across all computer and information technology-related occupations. As such, computer science is now an incredibly popular and selective major at many schools. It’s harder than ever to be accepted into prestigious programs, and once accepted, students are faced with […]
Best Pre-Med Summer Programs – 2024
Posted on: 18 May 2023
Given how demanding the medical profession is, it’s essential for students to spend time in a practical setting before committing years of their lives to a pre-med curriculum and medical school preparation. As such, the best pre-med summer programs offer clinical exposure, skills training, academic exploration, and access to current medical professionals who serve as […]
Best NYC Summer Programs – 2024
Posted on: 01 May 2023
New York City is the reigning capital of countless industries: finance, media, healthcare, publishing…the list goes on. As such, academic and professional opportunities abound at some of the country’s most prestigious colleges and companies. Beyond that, all five boroughs offer incredible diversity, food, music, and art. Some of the best museums in the world can […]
