You’ve poured your heart and soul into your studies, burned the midnight oil, attended lectures diligently, and strived to ace every assignment. But then, a single misstep, a single moment of uncertainty, and the grades you hoped would carry you to success start slipping through your fingers. What happens...
Read MoreFor high school students, course planning can feel like assembling a tough jigsaw puzzle. While weighing your interests, you must also balance your high school’s graduation requirements and scheduling constraints. You may also be trying to squeeze in more rigorous honors and AP-level classes to boost your college admissions...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreAs a prospective student entering the bustling world of higher education, you’ve found yourself facing a critical decision: the choice between the semester and quarter systems. So what exactly sets these two systems apart? Today, we’ll delve into the intricacies of the semester vs quarter debate, explore the difference...
Read MoreStudents who read this “The Story of an Hour” summary will gain a comprehensive understanding of a classic American text. In this article we’ll cover symbols and motifs, as well as several other significant literary devices. We’ll also revisit Kate Chopin’s past, and consider how a 19th century woman...
Read MoreOne of the dreaded parts of many high school students’ college applications is the activity list. This is where you list your extracurriculars and what roles you played in them. While the personal statement, supplements, and transcript often garner the most attention, the activities list should not be overlooked....
Read MoreWriting successful argumentative or persuasive essays is a sort of academic rite of passage: every student, at some point in their academic career, will have to do it. And not without reason—writing a good argumentative essay requires the ability to organize one’s thoughts, reason logically, and present evidence in...
Read MoreWhen structuring an argument, whether verbally or in written form, it is important to consider not only the ideas but the ways in which they might be persuasive. This article will explore the three primary modes of persuasion—ethos, pathos, and logos—and demonstrate the various ways you might use them...
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