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,...

For 9th graders, my advice about college is simple: put in place what you need to have a smooth transition to high school.  You'll have so many academic, extracurricular and social opportunities that you didn't have in middle school, so start the year rested and...