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50 Reading Recommendations from Counselors and Deans

admin — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 01:23:21 +0000

According to the College Board, the Reading section of the SAT includes passages from topics as varied as contemporary world literature, a U.S. founding document, economics, biology, and physics. Additionally, there are also questions that ask about “important, widely used words and phrases that you’ll find in texts in many different subjects.“ Besides improving your familiarity with different types of reading and your vocabulary, reading during the summer can also

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Mark Zuckerberg Speaks to Harvard Graduates About Creating Purpose

admin — Sat, 27 May 2017 01:22:22 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg, the famous creator of Facebook, visited Harvard recently to speak to its graduates about purpose, meaningful projects, and community; all lessons which are always important for any student of any age: “The challenge for our generation is creating a world where everyone has a sense of purpose…Purpose is that sense that we are part of something bigger than ourselves, that we are needed, that we have something better

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How the Travel Ban Affects Colleges

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:00:51 +0000

Last week, Trump’s travel ban against people from certain Muslim-majority countries stirred strong reactions across the U.S. The ban affected travelers entering the U.S. and those involved in the visa process. How has the ban affected colleges? The NACAC has made a list of recent news on the issue and the stories that students, professors, researchers, and others in higher education have to tell about their experiences. (Source: NACAC)

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What Can UC Students Do After College?

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 01:58:26 +0000

According to the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, a lot. Some UC alums have been honored on the list for a variety of accomplishments such as: Energy- Charles Cai and a new method to change plant matter into biofuel Social Causes- Rachel Sumekh and her nonprofit to end hunger on college campuses Education- Timothy Downing and his studies in biomedical engineering that could help improve repair of spinal injuries For

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How Many Counselors Does a High School Need?

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:09:36 +0000

Or to flip the question, how many students do you think a school counselor can handle while still working effectively? 50 students? 100 students? What about 500 students? According to a recent article from the New York Times, the national ratio of high school students to counselors is almost 500-to-1. Last year, Time Magazine also mentioned a similar figure, stating that a public high school counselor usually has a caseload

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Studying Tips for the Holidays

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:27:54 +0000

As winter break has just begun, some students are excited for the chance to sleep in and catch up with friends. But the holidays also provide a great chance to review school subjects or work on a long-term school project. In order to ensure the most productive study session possible, see some of the tips below! 1. Check your study environment A quiet and clean place to study is

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How Much Homework is Helpful?

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:24:33 +0000

A recent article on The Atlantic reviewed data on the amount of homework assigned to 15-year-old students around the world. According to the listed countries: Students in Shanghai spend, on average, 13.8 hours on homework each week Students in the U.S. spend 6.1 hours on homework each week Students in Finland spend 2.8 hours on homework each week The report does not take into account any time spent in after-school

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Increased High School Graduation Rates Seen in the U.S.

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:13:33 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education announced that for the 2012-2013 school year, 18 states had high school graduation rates at 85 percent or more. In 2011-2012, only 16 states had that same graduation rate. Specific information about graduation rates for each state can be found online at ED Data Express. There may be some differences between states on how their rates take account of English learners and students with disabilities.

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Want a Creative Career? Study Up on STEM

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:19:36 +0000

As a student, have you ever wondered “Why do I need to know what derivative is?” or “Why should I care what a quantum mechanical system does?” If you’re interested in one of the careers below, you might want to dust off your textbooks and get back to your math and science notes. 1. Fashion Designer (Algebra, Geometry) Besides knowing the difference between red and blood-orange, math is a

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U.S. and China Increase Time for Visa Validity

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:43:22 +0000

On Monday, during the first day of his trip to China, President Barack Obama announced a new policy on visas between the U.S. and China. Originally, U.S. visas such as business visas and student visas were only valid for one year. Under the new policy, business and tourist visas will now be valid for up to ten years. Student and exchange visas will be valid for five years. The new

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