I’m on Vacation for the Next 10 Days…
Off to Spain… Julie and I are heading off to Spain for a much-needed 10-day vacation. To maximize relaxation, the laptops are staying at home. … Read more
Study Hacks
Why I Don’t Regret Getting Straight A’s in College
Jon Dismisses Grades Yesterday, Jon Morrow wrote a guest post on the Brazen Careerist blog. It was titled: Why I Regret Getting Straight-A’s in College. … Read more
Monday Master Class: Don’t Use a Daily To-Do List
To-Do Lists Are Dangerous Many students are tempted to run their day based on a comprehensive to-do list. In practice, these lists are hopelessly ambitious. … Read more
Weekend Links: Uncover Bias, Write in Phases, and Converse Solo
Interesting links from around the web to help you through your weekend Study Hacks withdrawal… A Productivity-Addled Aggregation of Austere Advice Student Tool: Citastic | … Read more
College Chronicles #11: Leena Resists the Student Work Day, Hits Rock Bottom, then Rises from the Ashes with a Stunning Plan of Her Own
College Chronicles is a blog-based reality series that follows real students attempting to overhaul their study habits. Click here for the series archive. The Leena … Read more
The Unconventional Scholar: Eat Alone Twice a Day
Eat Alone Twice a Day During busy periods: Choose one meal each day to eat with friends. Take your time with the experience. Catch-up. Relax. … Read more
I Need Your College Admissions Story for a Writing Project
Share Your Story I’m in the early stages of a new writing project about the college admissions process. Specifically, I am interested in hearing stories … Read more
Monday Master Class: Five Ways to Avoid Panicking on a Hard Test
The Panic Spiral The scenario is common. You sit down with your test, flip it open, start reading the first question, and then…panic. You have … Read more
