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Well, you finally made it to the end of the school year—congrats! With finals wrapping up or already out of the way, the summer is all yours to hang out, go to a college program, or just have fun. The only thing you shouldn't do? Doomscroll. After 36 (or more) weeks of tirelessly working, your brain needs to lean into calmer activities bit by bit, and doomscrolling will only make you feel unfulfilled and unhappy. So, we compiled a list of some things to try out that can get y

With school winding down, there is no doubt that you are (even just a little) burnt out from the year. But, while you’re likely counting down the days until summer and caring less about your assignments, school isn’t stopping just yet. It might feel like it’s taken over, but you can postpone the burnout, even for just a few more days or weeks. Here’s how ⬇️ Take a break day At this point in the year, this probably isn’t a hard thing to do. But, when you’re busy and overloaded

With just a few weeks left of school, every day feels harder and harder to get through. Final projects, tests, and assignments are piling up, and it's easy to want to stop working altogether and just be done. But, a little bit of a struggle is actually helpful to your learning and studying and gives your brain a boost. Here's how ⬇️ Hard work = reward Sure, every teacher, parent, or counselor has told you this at some point or another. But, they wouldn't say it if it wasn't t

With the end of the year drawing closer and closer, work can pile up quickly. And, now more than ever, it can become easy to forget assignments, lose track of deadlines, and fall behind when it matters most. But, it’s easy to avoid this, and spending just a few minutes on Sunday afternoon resetting for the week ahead can keep you prepared and ready. ⬇️ Reflect on last week To get ready for the next week, you first should look at the previous week. Don’t dwell on grades you’re

We hope your AP Exams are going well and your studying is leaving you feeling rewarded! But, at this point in the week, it’s not surprising if you just feel tired and unmotivated. That doesn’t have to be the end of your studying, however, and you can keep working hard, even in short bursts. We’ll show you how ⬇️ Study by energy To explain it simply, motivation is fully psychological, but energy is a real feeling. Meaning, you might never be motivated to do something just beca

AP Exams start next week, so both your stress and studying have probably reached a school year high. And, being so caught up in remembering content or prepping for exam day, it’s easy to forget how to keep yourself healthy and truly ready. So, we’ve compiled a collection of things you should do when you’re 24 hours away from your exam to make sure you’re staying motivated and prepared to get that 5. The Night Before Light studying Being so close to the exam, you will probably

Kind of like we say in every post, studying isn’t always fun. Nor is it energizing, exciting, or something you want to do after a long day of school. But, of course, it’s unavoidable, and as AP Exams inch nearer and nearer, it’s turning into a necessity. So, we’ve compiled a collection of ideas and timelines for how you should study depending on your mood, whether you’re burnt out and exhausted or ready to get locked in. Feeling productive First we’ll start with if you’re fee

Like it or not, it's AP Exam season! Which, of course, means that it's time to start studying. And, while it might not be true for every test, AP Exams do have a right and wrong way to study, and we'll give you a few ways to do just that. In an Internet full of study tools, we've created a list of some of our favorites, so let's get started. Knowt Over the last few years, Knowt has turned into another flashcard maker to a complete study machine. For nearly every AP class, th

Whether you‘re alert and awake from the time your alarm goes off or you want to get rid of your alarm altogether, mornings can feel like a lot (especially on a school day). Between getting ready, stressing about an upcoming test, or just trying to get 5 more minutes of sleep, we often don’t have the healthiest mornings, both for our bodies and our brains. But, a few actions every day can fix this and set you up for success. Introducing: micro habits These types of habits are

It’s the time of year where applications start piling up extremely quickly. Whether they be for different National Honor Societies, club leadership positions, or summer programs, there’s no way to avoid writing them. And, of course, you want the best results possible, so we have a few tips and tricks to achieve your goals. Get set up Start your application process by looking at what’s being asked of you. If you’ve written a few applications before, you’ve probably noticed tha

It’s easy to want to follow a routine all the time to make life easier. Doing the same thing constantly can feel safe and easy, and allow you to have a set of processes that speed up your life. Yet, routines aren’t always the solution to a list of things to do, and repetitive actions can hurt you in the long run. Keep reading to learn why ⬇️ Becoming complacent Following the same schedule all the time can push you into a boredom trap. Instead of successfully working hard in s

At this point in the school year, it can feel like there isn’t time for anything. You have so many things to do that studying just seems like a waste of time, but you know you have to anyway. Well, we’ve collected a list of study tricks that you can do without even knowing you’re studying, so that your grades stay high (and so can your sleep levels). Fall asleep to a video Fun fact: if you play a video as you fall asleep, the content of that video will work its way into your

If you’re like any student waking up at the crack of dawn for school, you probably just want to go back to bed. While the sad reality is that we can’t give you another few hours, we can tell you how to make yourself actually wake up in the morning, so that you can be just a little more ready to start your day. Brain games To get your body awake, your brain needs to be awake! And, what better way to do this than through a few brain games? Wordle, Connections, or a crossword p

It’s no unknown fact that studying is extremely boring. Even if you know it’s going towards a good cause (your grades), you don’t want to study. But, there are ways to make studying fun that ensure you learn the material while also having a good time. And, if you want to test some of them out, then keep reading! Deck of cards Grab a deck of cards and make sure they’re shuffled. Lay them face down on your desk and take the first one off the top. Multiply the number that you g

Standardized tests can be the bane of your existence—studying for them, taking them, or even waiting for your score. But, sadly, no matter how much you hate them, you still have to take them. While we can’t make the annoyance go away, we can help you study for them to make sure you get the highest score possible. See where you are now In the weeks or even months before your standardized test—PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP Exam, etc—take a single practice test. Don’t cheat or use outside

Let’s be honest, it can be difficult to cram material into your brain. This is especially true if you’re studying for an assessment the next day or trying to learn everything all at once. People don’t study the same, and certain methods can be more helpful than others. We’ve compiled a few for those who don’t grasp onto new content quickly, so if that’s you, then stick around! Spaced Repetition This study method focuses on covering the same material over a long period of tim

In high school, we’re often told that the key to getting into college is having a passion project—easy! But, after that, no one really says what to do or how to prepare one. It can feel overwhelming and, sometimes, unnecessary. But, we can fix that by taking you through every step of the way, and using Planning Goose (of course) as an example. Figure out your ‘what’ and ‘why’ Before doing anything else, take a second to really assess yourself . What do you like doing? What ar

While it might seem like summer is a long ways away, most summer programs are accepting applications now. Spending the summer at a university looks great on college applications, plus it presents you with fun opportunities and engaging experiences. But, it can be hard to find what’s right for you, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best summer programs for different interests. Science/STEM Research Science Institute at MIT National Youth Science Camp QCamp - Quantum Comp

Studying can sometimes feel like the most boring, painful, and tedious process ever, especially with tougher subjects. But, there’s a way to make it a little easier and a lot more rewarding. So, we’ve compiled a list of some free study websites to make your studying that much easier. Quizlet It might be a classic, but that doesn’t take anything away from it. Quizlet allows you to create flashcards and notes, and then play games to review the content. Their Learn and Test fea

At this point in the school year, keeping track of things can become overwhelming. And, it can feel like you’re forgetting to do something or missing out on different commitments. Well, planning the week in advance can help mitigate your stress and get you ready for what lies ahead. Find a planner The first step is finding some place to house all of your assignments, to-do’s, and plans. We have a variety of free planners—both spreadsheets and PDFs—for you to try out, so that