As online education continues to expand in the United States and worldwide, studies have been conducted to examine the efficacy of online learning. As indicated in The Effectiveness of Online and …
The Middle Eight
What is the Middle Eight? At Novella Prep, we have found that the middle eight, a term we coined in 2022 to describe the second eight hours of a students day, is the single most significant …
Reimagining Student Success Series Chapter #12: The College Planning Timeline
So much of being a successful student requires thinking about time. Where you need to be, and for how long, what you need to do, and how much time it will take, or is it worth that much time? Or, when …
Reimagining Student Success Series Chapter #11: The College Essay and Your Narrative
The college essay has become almost mythological, taking on such attention in the college planning process that students get stressed and have trouble even starting the writing process. Or, they try …
Reimagining Student Success Series Chapter #10: Standardized Testing 101
Of all the parts of high school that cause confusion, testing easily ranks among the highest. Most countries have one main test related to college admission, and we have many, managed by …
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Reimagining Student Success Series Chapter #9: College Planning 101
In the previous blog series, the focus has been on optimizing student success; leading toward less stress; better grades; deeper learning; and ultimately better preparedness for best fitting college …
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