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It’s time to start the new year off on the right foot. The key to doing anything to the best of your ability is being in the right headspace and mindset, or in today’s terms, getting locked in. And, once you are locked in, you’ll be productive and successful. So, let’s lock in . Focus Make sure that you can be ‘in the zone.’ This means eliminating distractions like your phone and putting your device on do not disturb. Try to mitigate the amount of things that could take you a

Happy winter break to all of the stressed out students and anxious grade-receivers out there! For some, two weeks off from school will feel like a much deserved vacation, but for others, it might feel like a great opportunity to get work done and be productive. Whichever side of the spectrum you’re on, it’s imperative that you take some time to yourself and block out all of the work and stress. And, we’re going to guide you through what to do to make sure you have the break y

Have you ever wanted to start one of the journals that you see online but never know where to begin? It might feel like it’s a massively overwhelming project that’s impossible to manage, but really, it isn’t that hard. And, with your bullet journal, you can give yourself an outlet for just about anything. What is a bullet journal, anyway? A bullet journal is a type of notebook that, instead of using lines on each page, uses dots. They’re typically used for tracking things lik

It’s December, which means semester 1 is rapidly coming to a close. And, if you have a few grades that aren’t looking great, now is the time to bring them up. You can do a lot with 3 weeks, as long as you know what you’re trying to achieve and what you can do to bring your grade up. Play around with assignments First, you want to figure out a baseline. You can do this by seeing where you are now and what grades you need to reach your goal. Certain websites and apps (like Grad

Chances are, your Google Drive is a hot mess with files everywhere and not a folder in sight. This isn’t a unique problem, but it’s one that’s easy to solve with just a few buttons. So, on this second installment of our “how to organize…” series, we’re going to be diving into Google Drive. Folders! The first step in cleaning your Drive is giving them a place to go, and that’s where folders come in. We choose to make them based on classes/periods in the day (as a school exampl

Your Gmail is probably full of spam, clutter, and other random emails that make it impossible to find anything. And, while this isn’t uncommon, it also isn’t that functional. It’s possible for your inbox to be completely empty, and we’re going to show you how! Labels, labels, labels The first step to cleaning up your inbox is by sorting your emails, and that starts with labels. This isn’t exclusive to Gmail—all email services have a way to organize emails into different plac

News flash: every grade you have is not the same. Big surprise, we know. But, seriously, every score you recieve or point value you earn is all contributing to your quarter and semester grade a different way. So, it’s good to understand what’s actually happening when an ‘100’ brings your grade up by 1% but an ‘80’ drops it by 5%. What are the categories? Traditionally, there are three grading categories for each class—homework/classwork, quizzes, and tests/projects. But, they

In a world where there are a million things to do at any given moment, it can be difficult to manage your time in a way where it doesn’t feel like you are forgetting to do something or prioritizing one thing over another too frequently. But, there are only 24 hours in a day, so you’re bound to be unable to fit in everything . Unless, of course, you know how to effectively block your time, which is conveniently what we’re going to give you some tips for in this post! So, let’s

It’s no unknown fact that classes are a little more bearable when you’re close with the teacher. And, while every teacher is different, there are a few guaranteed ways to give yourself a few brownie points and climb your way up their ladder. Interact in class No one likes to sit through a class that’s practically dead. And, by the same token, no teacher wants to teach a class full of students who don’t care. If you can look like you‘re paying attention (even if you‘re not), t

Extracurricular activities play a vital role in your overall development. They allow you to explore your passions, meet new friends, and build skills that will serve you well in the future. Engaging in these activities can also make your college applications stand out. So, let’s dive into the different types of clubs and activities you can consider! Competition Clubs and Sports It’s great to have achievements under your belt, and the best way to do this is through competition

If you’re like most students across the US, today’s been a long day with off-and-on Internet and digital resources. But, while so much of our school day is made possible by technology, there are still ways to learn, study, and practice on days when the computer isn’t our biggest help. We’ve compiled a list of suggestions for how to function without web availability, so that if you’re in this situation again, you can make the most of it. Reading A day without Internet is the

It might seem random, but these little sheets of paper can be of massive assistance for school. And, it’s always good to know another study trick, so lets get into our three suggestions for what to do with an index card. Puzzle Pieces Index cards are great for vocabulary, but they can also help with cause and effect relationships between certain things. You can cut an index card in half to make it like a puzzle piece, and then, write certain things that match on each side. D

It’s October, which basically means it’s the height of the first semester and you have a ton of work to do and tests to study for. So,...

We’ve all been there. Test day. Super confident, thinking you’re going to ace the exam. It’s all going smoothly until you get to one question. And then, you completely blank. You remember where it was on the study guide and what it was surrounded by in your notes, but you have no clue what the answer is. And while no amount of studying will make this nightmare fully unavoidable, there are a few ways you can help solve the issue if it comes up. Circle and Come Back This is pre

If you’ve noticed that it seems that teachers are suddenly accepting AI this year, you’re not alone. It’s like there’s been a full 180...

If you’re like any student around the world, studying is among the most borings things you can spend time doing. Yet, even though you know it will help you do better on whatever assessment you have coming up, you still put it off or skip it entirely. And that’s because you aren’t truly motivated . So, let’s get our motivation back and figure out how we can—dare I say—enjoy studying with one key thing: Incentives Part of why school in general is so boring and upsetting is beca

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As students, we often have a million things going on. Sitting here and writing this, I have a quiz to study for, a speech and debate...