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All of the YGITW blog posts organized by category
High School Academics
Students across the nation are increasingly gravitating towards magnet schools to get experience as well as knowledge of their future career path before they even set foot on a college campus. Now you are probably wondering, “What exactly is a magnet school?” Magnet programs are established within schools to help students gain knowledge and direct them down a specified career path or field. Currently, I am attending a medical magnet school, and I'm completely happy with my choice.
If you’re like me, finding the motivation to study can be hard. The slightest, most irrelevant thing can distract you, and unlike the general population that can just sit down and instantly get to studying, you need that extra push. This article is filled with tips and tricks to motivate you to stop watching the paint dry and sit down and finally get to studying.
The AP Environmental Science course revolves around the ideas and concepts concerning the interrelationships of the natural world. With the wide range of topics that are covered in this course, students must understand a plethora of content to succeed on the AP exam. This article discusses the AP Environmental Science course as well as study tips to prepare for the exam.
Calculus: a word that many high school students, including me, dread. If you are someone who is currently taking Calculus AB and panicking about the exam in May, don’t worry; I was in your shoes, but doubled down on my studying and managed to come out of the testing room with a huge weight lifted off my shoulder before I even knew I passed.
Are you looking to crack and pass the wretched AP English Lang. Test? Look no further, as I've got some tips to make the test easy as pie. With an extra push, you can also turn that three into a four and put a smile on your face.
The Public Health major entitles to learning about the prevention of disease and to promote health on different scales. This could include a small scale such as a community, or a global scale such as different countries around the world. There are many schools that offer this major, but here are the 5 best colleges for the Public Health Major. #PublicHealth #CollegeMajors
AP European History is a rigorous course that covers every historical event that happened in Europe from the sixteenth century to present day. As interesting and fun as the course can be, it also requires plenty of time and effort. This article discusses tips for succeeding in both the AP Euro course and exam.
While taking a plethora of difficult classes, students may become discouraged and may feel incapable in comparison to some of their peers. This can affect their motivation and their ability to perform well in certain classes. This article provides ways that students can push past the discouragement and find confidence in their academic performances.
Three tips seniors can use to finish the second semester strong. #senioryear #academics #Classof2017
College classes should not be feared! Here are 5 differences between high school and college classes, with some tips.
Whether your teacher is giving a lecture or you’re studying for an exam, note-taking will always be an essential part of the academic experience. However, students may find themselves unsure of how to take notes effectively and efficiently. This post discovers tips to keep in mind when taking notes.
In the midst of a stressful school year, you may find yourself stuck with grades that you are unhappy with. Here are some tips to help bring your grades up.
College Search
A large part of the college search, such as research programs, professors, and even learning about clubs and campus activities, can take place online nowadays. While that can be a great thing, there are still some things that you just cannot find out about online. For those readers who are already heavily considering attending certain universities, especially those in their junior or senior year, I would highly recommend for you to visit colleges! Visiting schools can be a crucial factor when it comes to deciding which school you actually want to attend, as you can get a better feel for the kinds of people, activities, and values the school possesses by physically being there.
I am terrified. I am the type of person who likes to present myself as capable and confident -- like I can do anything. I like to think of myself as pretty independent, and I rarely like to ask for help. Although most of the time I want to seem strong, the college application process has a way of making someone feel vulnerable, as if they are a small fish in a huge pond. However, in the end, we’re all small fish, going through the same daunting process together. Deep. I know. As I, myself, am currently going through the college process, there is one thing I wish I would have done earlier. I wish I would have talked to my parents and been brave enough to tell them my dreams, fears, and aspirations.
The Public Health major entitles to learning about the prevention of disease and to promote health on different scales. This could include a small scale such as a community, or a global scale such as different countries around the world. There are many schools that offer this major, but here are the 5 best colleges for the Public Health Major. #PublicHealth #CollegeMajors
Do you need help refining your schools in your college search? Every school can offer excellent academics but sometimes they may not fit your personality or life wise. Here are some effective ways to find the best fit school.
Learn more about some of the top colleges with undergrad engineering programs. Each school holds different opportunities for aspiring engineers. Find the school that’s right for you!
Those that speak more than one language are at an advantage than those that don’t. College is a great place to learn a new language. This post provides the top (private and public) colleges for Foreign Language majors.
A Communication major is broad enough for you to have countless options after graduation. Courses in journalism, mass communication, public relations, and advertising will guide you to success within the government, healthcare, Internet Marketing, mediation, nonprofits, business administration, and more. Here is a list of the current top ten universities in America for a Communication Major, along with their course requirements.
Three factors to consider so that you can pick the right college. #collegeadmissions #choosingacollege
College Essays
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Now that the school year is coming to a close, students across the country are deciding if an internship or job is the best option for them this summer.
A conveniently compiled list of 7 scholarships to apply to this March!
Find out how to make the most of your high school accomplishments using Raise.me to get micro scholarships. Getting a scholarship just got a whole lot easier! Through Raise.me, you can earn micro scholarships for your grades, extracurriculars, and other accomplishments that add up to thousands of dollars.
A student shares their experience of being a first-generation Hmong American in the United States. #internationalstudents #inspiring #studentstories #highschool #firstgenerationasian
If you are in high school, your parents may be pushing you to begin looking for extra money to pay for college. The realm of scholarships is large and confusing and some people find themselves overwhelmed and then give up applying. Here are my top five tips for getting scholarship money for school.
I would like to believe it all began recently, but I would be lying to myself. The inquisition as to the topic of my future began long before my early years of high school. I'm sure when I was a toddler playing with blocks someone commented how I would make a great architect someday; recently, however, these comments have become more aggressive and are often preceded by variations of one, horrifying question: "So, what are majoring in?"