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Gratitude and the Brain: How Giving Thanks Improves Your Mental Health
Thanksgiving is a holiday where giving thanks is built right into the name. This time of year is all about gratitude for what we have and for what other people do for us. It’s about acknowledging that so much of what we have is only ours because of the support of many other people along
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Filling Out the FAFSA®: A Guide for Students & Parents
It’s no mystery that some families struggle to afford the cost of a college education. For this reason, the U.S. government and many colleges provide financial aid and need-based scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need. Each year, the FAFSA® allows families to apply and see if they qualify for scholarships, grants, and special low-interest
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College Admissions Timeline: A Roadmap for 9th-12th Grade
High school is a busy time, and it can be a challenge to find the time to prepare for college admissions. In addition to juggling extracurriculars and difficult classes and preparing for tests, teenagers are also expected to make major life decisions about their career path and where to attend college. That’s a lot of
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1995 vs. 2020: How College Admissions Has Changed Over the Past 25 Years
If one of your parents graduated from college, you have probably heard stories about “When I was in school…” Advice from someone who has been through the process before can be insightful and valuable. But it is also important to consider how your college admissions experience may differ from what your parents’ experience was like
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10 Things High School Students Can Do While Stuck at Home
School’s out, but not completely. School districts across the nation have extended spring break or moved to online instruction in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). You may wonder how to keep your high school student academically engaged while he or she is cooped up inside. You want your teen to use
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How to Be Happy Anywhere (Even at School)
Have you ever convinced yourself that after completing a specific goal or project, you’d be happy? Trust me—I get it. It’s how we’ve been taught to think. Before you say anything, this is NOT a conspiracy theory! We’ve been conditioned to think formulaically: When we become successful, then we’ll be happy. After I get all
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Setting Goals — What Do You Want To Achieve?
Today’s students must have clearly-defined goals — things they hope to achieve and toward which they conscientiously work. But goals should not be confused with outcomes. That’s because goals often arise organically as an expression of an individual’s character, motivations, and values. Outcomes can further the attainment of goals, but goals are bigger than accomplishments.
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