Congratulations on finishing your first year of high school! I hope your freshman year was successful and fun. As things wind down, take this opportunity to reflect on your year and your accomplishments. Start a file on yourself, including your academic work such as report...
The most important criteria in college admission are your grades, and a strong finish in your classes over the next few weeks can help give you a strong start on your transcript. There's still time to make a real impact, so see your teachers if...
I'm pleased to announce two sessions I'm offering on college planning. On May 10 I'll be hosting College Admissions: A Road Map for 9th and 10th Grade Students at the Hill Center, followed by A Road Map for the Class of 2019 on May 16. Both sessions will cover what...
Your first high school final exams are coming up and they’re an important opportunity to boost your grades for the year. As you start to prepare, check out the “Better Grades in Less Time” workshop on April 22 at the Hill Center. Smith Rivas can...
Now that you’ve settled in, gotten some grades and joined some clubs, it’s time to start keeping a record of your high school experience. This will help you track your accomplishments and reflect on the growth you have over time in your academics and activities. ...
As first semester grades come in, take stock. Are you pleased with your academic performance so far? If there's room for improvement, create a strategy for yourself. Start by figuring out where your strengths and weaknesses are. For example, are you good at planning for...
I hope your 2018 is off to a great start! What are your planning for the new year? The cold days and long nights can make it hard to stay motivated at this time of year, so try giving yourself a monthly challenge to focus...
Now that you have your first grades of high school, how are things going? If you need help to improve in any of your classes, consider getting a tutor. For improvement across the board, focus on your study skills; DC-area students should check out SmithRivas's...
By this time of year I hope you've settled into a solid routine for your classes. Have you started exploring activities outside of academics? Think about what you enjoy in your free time or something you'd like to learn more about. Check out a club...
Welcome to high school! I'll keep this short, because the most important thing to do right now is settle in to your classes and new routine and get to know your teachers. You'll have choices you didn't have in middle school, so explore new sports,...