Author Archives: Kaitlin Phelan

Both are long, both are boring, but one is required.  Most schools will take either, and nowhere requires both.  So which one?  It is a good idea to take both once, find a score comparison chart, and retake the one … Continue reading →

Since we were old enough to answer the question, people have been asking us, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When we were three we were asked because our answers were cute. In middle school, it … Continue reading →

Many high school students see volunteer hours as a requirement for National Honor Society or Key Club, or a way to show colleges how great they are.  But volunteering means so much more than that.  It can be something that … Continue reading →

Receiving college mail and emails may be a bit thrilling at first because they are an indicator that you are beginning the process of going to college.  However, once I had a towering pile of unread letters and emails, college … Continue reading →

Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand, and it’s completely normal.  In fact, some stress is a good thing.  It helps us to realize when we really need to “kick into gear” and get stuff … Continue reading →

Students are often asked to do research involving news clips or current events, especially in history or civics classes.  But with all the media out there, it is necessary to be able to distinguish between real news and commentary.

Remember when the teacher hung a dry-erase board on top of their old chalkboard in elementary school? Now, teachers are hanging or installing their Smart Boards on top of their old white boards.

Maybe you are a freshman who is eager to complete your very first year of high school, a sophomore who is ready to find your place, a junior who is dreading what most people deem as the most difficult year, … Continue reading →