Category: Study Tips/Time Management
MBA Admissions Rounds
Learn About MBA Admissions Rounds 1,2, & 3
By Nellie, IvyWise MBA Admissions Counselor
Much like undergraduate admissions, there isn’t just one application timeline for MBA students. In fact, applications are generally broken down into three distinct admissions rounds, with submission deadlines that range from September to mid-April.
Just Admit It: What’s Going on With Standardized Testing?
Learn What’s Happening With Standardized Testing Right Now
It’s a question on many students’ minds, particularly during an application cycle marked with uncertainty: what’s happening with standardized testing? With an increasing number of schools transitioning to test optional policies, some applicants may wonder if it is even worth it to take the SAT or ACT.
Tips for Success in a Flipped Classroom
Learn How to Make the Most of a Flipped Classroom Experience
By Kaitlyn, IvyWise Master Tutor
The flipped classroom model is gaining popularity as schools continue to adapt to the changes brought on by the ongoing pandemic. In a flipped classroom, the instruction doesn’t take place in class. Instead, class time is spent answering questions and discussing topics, with videos and note taking reserved for homework.
Behind on Your College Apps? You’re Not Alone
Get Back on Track If You’ve Fallen Behind on College Applications
If you feel behind on your college applications this semester, you’re not the only one. 47% of all high school seniors have not started applying to college yet, according to a survey by Niche and Tudor Collegiate Strategies.
5 Tips for Staying Engaged During Online Lessons
Discover How to Stay Engaged During Your Online Classes
With a growing number of schools opting for remote lessons or hybridized models this fall, online courses will be a part of many students’ reality. While completing coursework from the comfort of your bedroom might sound appealing, it’s important to stay just as engaged as you would in a classroom or lecture hall.
Staying Productive During A Pandemic
Learn How to Remain Productive Amidst All Distractions
As summer break comes to a close, many students may find it challenging to stay productive. Add in the sense of uncertainty and disruption associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and it’s no wonder many students may feel as if they are struggling to stay on top of their studies.
5 Items to Check Off Your List Before the First Day of School
Have the Best First Day of School Possible By Checking These Items Off of Your To-Do List
Whether it’s in-person or online, the first day of school sets the tone for the rest of your academic year. Consequently, it’s important for students to come prepared and get started on the best note possible.
5 Tips for Making the Most of Study Abroad
Take Your International Learning Experience to the Next Level
For many college students, studying abroad is a highlight of their academic experience. Between learning about a different culture and exploring a foreign land, there are many elements of study abroad and international experiences that make them both academically and personally fulfilling.
5 Last-Minute College App Tips
Tips for Students Right Before College Applications are Due
Between family vacations and holiday festivities, it can be all too easy to put off college application work until the very last minute. While it’s always best to work consistently and strategically, even the most dedicated students find themselves working down to the wire from time to time.
Last-Minute Tips for the PSAT
Feel Confident on Test Day By Brushing Up on These Important Pointers
The PSAT is just a few weeks away, which means now is the perfect time to crank up your test preparation efforts in order to feel confident on exam day. The more students learn about how the exam works and what will be expected of them, the easier it is to relax and let your academic skills shine.
What’s Covered on the PSAT Reading and Writing Test?
Learn What to Study In Order to Feel Prepared for the PSAT
For many students, the PSAT is one of the first major standardized tests of their high school career. The assessment is designed to help students gauge what they’ve learned thus far and their readiness to succeed in college. In addition to taking challenging academic courses and staying on top of assignments, it can be beneficial to learn more about the PSAT exam so you know what to expect and how to study.
MCAT Prep: 4 Questions to Ask About Your MCAT Score
Important Testing FYIs for Students Preparing for the MCAT Exam
For students considering a career in medicine, the MCAT is already on their radar. The exam has a reputation for being particularly grueling and most students spend months, if not years, studying for it. In addition to knowing the material inside and out, students need to become familiar with the test itself in order to accurately interpret their scores.
4 Tips for Preventing High School Burnout
Don’t Lose Sight of Your College Prep Goals This Fall
If you find yourself counting down the days until winter break, you are not alone. Between keeping your grades up, studying for standardized tests, and participating in your choice of extracurricular activities, many high school students have a lot of responsibilities on their plate. Neglecting to manage the stress that can come with a busy academic and social schedule can cause students to burnout at the most critical point of their high school journey.
How to Stay Fresh Over Break: Winter Break Study Tips and More
Use Winter Break To Stay On Track With Test Prep and Complete Any Assigned Work
Winter Break is here! Time off between now and the New Year brings family time, trips, holiday fun, and hopefully some rest! However, for some students, this break can also lead to a smaller-scale version of the brain drain that we tend to see over the summer. Tests, projects, and standardized tests like ACT and SAT will pick up again as soon as students are back to school after the break, so it’s important for students to stay sharp so that they don’t fall behind once school resumes.
Study Tips for High School Students: Habits to Develop Before College
Highlighting and Typing Notes Can Actually Hurt More Than Help
The key to good grades is studying the material so that students understand the concepts and can apply them in the classroom. However, many students don’t practice effective study methods in high school, causing them to either memorize and forget information, or not fully grasp the concepts. These bad study habits can roll over into college – making the transition into a college course load even more difficult.
How to Manage the College Admissions Process
Start Early and Stay Organized to Make the Most of Your College Prep
Whether you’re a senior in the middle of a sea of college essays, or a freshman just starting your high school journey, there’s always some level of preparation you need to be focused on for the college admissions process. There are many different stages to preparing for college, and each can seem a little overwhelming to parents and students if they’re unsure of how to manage the process.
What’s Your “AP”titude?
AP exams are fast approaching, and high school students across the country are preparing for these college credit-bearing tests. Taking multiple AP exams, having AP exams on top of other finals, or just balancing your study schedule with daily life can be a challenge, especially if you’re feeling the end of the year burnout coming on fast.
Researchers Find Mindful Meditation May Increase Test Scores
In addition to decreasing stress and increasing focus, new research from the University of California-Santa Barbara suggests that mindful meditation may also help students increase test scores and retain information better.
Time Management Tips for Students
It’s a new semester, and whether you’re in high school or college, that means getting back into the swing of balancing schoolwork, clubs, sports, friends, and a good night’s sleep. Energy and sanity can run low when a pile of work is never ending. Managing good grades, performing well at a big game or academic competition, spending quality time with family, and maintaining a social life can be exhausting. That’s why every student should invest in a time management game plan.