Tips for Students

Surprising Benefits of Chores for Child Development When parents watch their children struggle with a messy room or resist helping...

Why we’re committed to helping all students thrive A recent Wall Street Journal article, “The New Must-Have for Overwhelmed Kids:...

Pursuing a college education is one of the most significant investments students and their families will make. With the cost...

These quick college planning facts will help you make the most of your child’s college planning path. Did you know...

Transitioning from middle school to high school marks an important phase in a student's academic journey. As they embark on...

The college application process is a significant milestone in a student's academic journey. Alongside academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal...

The college application process is an exciting but challenging journey for many students. One of the most significant components of...

Assessing Academic and Career Goals The first step in starting a college plan is for students to assess their academic...

Where To Apply for College Scholarships  Life is busy already with school and college applications so why take the time...

What Are The First Steps in Deciding How Many Colleges to Apply To? Your college list is made. You have...

The abrupt transition to online schooling left many students feeling stressed, anxious, and in distress as they were forced to...

Originally published by the author in the riverjournalonline.com Road to College series  On the road to college, organization is paramount. Throughout a student’s...

Today’s students are so often focused on the “what.” What classes will they take next year? What experiences will they...

When setting goals, it is important to have a clear vision for achieving objectives.  The acronym S.M.A.R.T was adopted in...

Originally published by the author in NYMetroParents Many parents wonder whether an A in a Regents or College Prep class is better...

Originally published in NYMetroParents Should your student still prepare for and take standardized exams? How might new changes impact test...

Originally published by the author in the riverjournalonline.com Road to College series & in NYMetroParents Choosing a college is the culmination of...

Originally published by the author in the riverjournalonline.com Road to College series The road to college is a path primarily defined by...

Originally posted by the author in the riverjournalonline.com Road to College series. For many of us, this March marks almost a full...

The fundamental components of student achievement remain the same for online learning. No matter your student’s current level of performance,...

Originally posted by the author in the riverjournalonline.com Road to College series. On the road to college, being proactive is crucial for...

Originally posted by the author in the riverjournalonline.com Road to College series. Whether it’s universities reversing their original instruction plans,...

Throughout any school year, it’s common for both educators and students to become overly stressed, overwhelmed with projects, tests, and...

Families have started to consider moves beyond the big city and into more spacious, suburban homes in less populated areas....

Originally posted by the author in the riverjournalonline.com Road to College series. As the school year comes to a close...

As schools and universities, along with places of work, close for short or longer term durations, online communication and learning...

This article by Dr. Tony Di Giacomo originally appeared on River Journal. On the Road to College, one of the...

The College list is an integral part of the college application process and then you sophomores and juniors. The college...

 All students should have an expectation of what grade they hope to achieve in any given class — before...

 Course sequencing? What does this mean? Imagine you are about to choose courses for your junior or senior year...

Plan the year, plan the quarter, plan the week, and live the day. A simple mantra, but one that has...

One of the most challenging things that happens on a student’s journey from middle school to high school is based...

A simple ethos can help you reimagine student success by following the 3 R’s: Retention, Relationships, and Responsibility. Presuming you...

So much in your life as a student is scheduled out for you, whether your school calendar, your sports, volunteering,...

Plan the year, plan the quarter, plan the week, and live the day. A simple mantra we at Novella Prep...

How does a college major relate to future employment? What should students do in each grade to prepare for college?...

Goal setting: work with your daughter or son to set expectations in terms of grades by each subject. Do not...