18-hour work days would be a grueling schedule for even the most driven adult. But it’s a sad stage of high school affairs if that’s the norm for teens, as this sobering article reminds us. “Our kids are exhausted and burnt out, and yet we just keep piling on the tasks and raising the admission […]
Read More >What to do next
If you’ve got big goals for 2018—higher grades, more patient parenting, better performance at work, etc.—you may already have the blueprint to make those changes. Think back to those times when you did the very things you’ve resolved to do. That time you got the A on the big test you studied so hard for. […]
Read More >For those needing—and granting—help
“Ask for help when you need it.” It’s good advice, not just for students who need help from their counselor, but for anyone who needs occasional guidance or support. Nobody gets ahead alone. And one of the many traits of a successful person is the pairing of their drive, initiative, and work ethic with the […]
Read More >In their shoes before their inbox
If your school, company, organization, etc. regularly sends emails to a list you maintain, here are the two most important questions to consider before you hit “Send.” 1. Did the recipients specifically ask for this email? That’s a different question than “Did they provide you with their email address?” You don’t like getting spam, and neither […]
Read More >What happens to high school valedictorians?
After graduation, valedictorians aren’t the most likely to succeed Why valedictorians rarely become rich and famous — and the average millionaire’s college GPA was 2.9 Why your good grades won’t help you change the world These are just a sampling of some of the articles published after Eric Barker released his book, Barking Up the […]
Read More >Standardized test planning
Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT dominate college prep talk in many circles. Which test are you taking? What tutor are you using? What score did you get? The questions incite anxiety, especially for families who don’t yet have all the answers. On February 27, our two Collegewisers who have the most accumulated knowledge around […]
Read More >Collegewise is hiring nationwide
Collegewise is looking for the next batch of smart, passionate, interesting people to join our team. Do you want your work to feel like a calling where you make a difference every day? Would you like to help more families benefit from a service that helps students achieve their educational goals? Are you looking for […]
Read More >More, and less
One sure way to: Accomplish more Impact more Give more Get more Learn more and enjoy more… …is actually to do less. It works in business. And it works in high school.
Read More >The science of time management
Dan Pink just released his new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. And if you’re a student, parent, or counselor who may be feeling like you just don’t have enough hours in the day to get everything done, you might enjoy this 30-minute podcast interview with Pink. Here’s the summary from the website: […]
Read More >8 questions for managers (plus counselors, parents, and students)
Claire Lew’s latest piece, The 8 best questions to ask during a one-on-one meeting, is designed (and perfect) for managers to ask of an employee. But some versions of these questions might be helpful for counselors to ask their students, for parents to ask their kids, and even for kids to ask themselves. That third […]
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