Give Yourself Some Credit(s) As a high school student, taking college courses before you graduate can save you time and…
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SAT or ACT?
SAT or ACT? Which is Right for You? SAT ACT Cost $52 (+16 essay) $50.50 (+17 essay) Fee…
Volunteer Resources
Want to Volunteer? Here Are Some Resources to Help Get Started. Check the websites for your county and city for…
Do I Really Need Extracurriculars?
It may come as no surprise that anxiety levels among high school students are through the roof. What might be…
Financial Literacy: Terms You Need to Know Now
Financial Literacy: Terms You Need to Know Now 401(k): An optional retirement account funded by your employer and yourself;…
To Gig or Not to Gig? Try It Out and See What Happens
Starting your own business can be a low-key affair. Take Nikolas Garcia, 19, a first-year student at the University of…
Make Your Voice Heard
“The time is now.” That’s South Florida native Lauren Bartel’s life philosophy. When she has a question, she answers it;…
Be Pointy!
For decades, the most common advice for college-bound students was to be well-rounded. Do a little bit of everything.
Learning Accommodations in College: Who, What, Where, When, Why?
Believe it or not, most high school systems are designed to make sure everyone succeeds. But in college, you will…
It Started with a Sign: Need Food. Lost My Job
Four-year-old Joshua Williams of North Miami Beach asked his mother to read it to him, then to explain what it…