As we tour different colleges throughout the summer, students are getting a taste for what it could be like to spend their day on a college campus. However, depending on where your student is applying, they may have to decide between commuting or living on campus. There are pros and cons to both decisions, and […]
As your scholar is preparing their college applications, it’s important for you to understand and get involved with more than just the FAFSA! Do you know what your scholar’s personal statement is about, or have you sat down to discuss their college list? Staying engaged in the process can help both you and your future […]
This video allows individuals to identify the priorities that will allow productivity to flourish. Very similar to Eisenhower’s box, the video introduces a “Priority Matrix” that has four different colors — critical tasks, high importance tasks, medium importance tasks, and low importance tasks. The value of the task as well as the time sensitivity of […]
President Eisenhower developed a decision box system that helps to encourage productivity. To use an Eisenhower Box, you’ll need to divide it into four sections by drawing a horizontal and vertical line through the center of the box. On the top, you’ll mark one column as “urgent” and one column “not urgent.” On the side, […]
Warren Buffett, an extremely successful investor, has a 3-step plan for prioritizing your tasks. First, write down the top 25 things you hope to accomplish in your life and career. Next, circle your top 5 goals. This allows you to take some time to decide on what is most important to you. Then, review the […]
The Ivy Lee method is a tried and true productivity tool, in use since the early 1900s. To stay organized and productive, Lee suggests following five simple steps. First, at the end of the day, write 6 tasks that you need to the next day — but only 6 tasks, nothing more. Then, prioritize that […]
Neurologist and teacher Judy Willis explains the importance of prioritizing in her article “Prioritizing: A Critical Executive Function.” She recommends that children aged 10-12 years old focus on learning how to prioritize and delegate tasks. During this time period, the brain has more neuroplasticity, which means the brain’s circuits are developing and changing rapidly, as […]
By RJ Vega Parents are often our first and most consistent teachers. They teach us how to eat. How to walk. How to ride a bike or throw a baseball. They impart wisdom about life, love, responsibility, accountability, and respect. For the parent of a first-generation college student, this presents an interesting challenge. A first-generation […]
If your teen is thinking about college or applying right now, that means big and exciting changes may be happening soon! The transition to college and adulthood can be challenging. Check out this article to see what kinds of things you can do to help make that transition smooth and easy. Here are some of […]
The transition from high school to college can be challenging. Colleges offer a number of different resources to help make that transition a little smoother. Colleges usually have resources for tutoring, health services , counseling and more. To make the most of your college experience it’s important to know what your college provides and how […]
