High School

College Admissions and Covid-19: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Process

College Admissions and Covid-19: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Process

We are all living in a world of unknowns right now. One of the areas that many families are unsure about is what the closures of schools, extra-curriculars activities, and college testing does for students looking at the college admissions process. Many high school students are left in limbo waiting on more information on how Covid-19 will affect their college-bound futures.

Beyond the Classroom: The Benefits of Global Awareness for Teens

Beyond the Classroom: The Benefits of Global Awareness for Teens

Teens today are inundated with information, and much of it is found on social media. In the era of “fake news,” it’s essential for teens to examine sources with skepticism and analyze documents with a critical eye.

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Academic Success

UnMazed Magazine: Teen's Guide to Academic Success

This month’s edition focuses on A Teen’s Guide to Academic Success! Topics range from study tips and organization, academic and student factors for college admissions, global awareness and fake news, to self-discovery.

Homeschool Hybrid- Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

Homeschool Hybrid- Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

Many families today are looking for educational flexibility when it comes to their student’s learning for a variety of reasons. While many are interested in homeschooling their students, they can quickly become intimidated by certain subject topics, keeping their child busy, or ensuring they have the college-readiness skills to be successful in their post-secondary endeavors.

STRETCHING THE EDUCATIONAL BOX - A PARENTS PERSPECTIVE ON HOME EDUCATION AND DUAL ENROLLMENT

STRETCHING THE EDUCATIONAL BOX - A PARENTS PERSPECTIVE ON HOME EDUCATION AND DUAL ENROLLMENT

Our daughter never really fit in the standard educational box…… We found our daughter could start as a high school sophomore, there would be no minimum number of classes, no required major and no cost.  We thought, “Why not?”

IB to a Full-Ride: A Student's Persepective on the International Baccalaureate Program

IB to a Full-Ride: A Student's Persepective on the International Baccalaureate Program

While the IB curriculum itself is unmatched, the teachers and support staff really make it special at our school. None of us could succeed without the amazing educators, counselors, and coordinators that we are surrounded by each day at school.

Denied: How to Handle the Rejection Letter

Denied: How to Handle the Rejection Letter

Life is full of serendipity.  Just talk to any successful person, and you’ll hear stories of it from virtually every one of them.  Many of the students who were denied admission to Hard-To-Get-Into-University found their experiences at their eventual choice could not have been matched by HTGIU.  They found lives, they found friends, they found dreams, and yes, they even found jobs after completing degrees at their own schools. 

Local College Access Networks: An Underutilized Resource

Local College Access Networks: An Underutilized Resource

I am a FutureMaker. While many of you may not know what that means, I bet you believe in the shared vision that many educators, community leaders, business partners, and others have: to build a collaborative network to ensure all Floridians have the opportunity to achieve an education beyond high school to prosper in Florida’s dynamic economy.

Mindfulness for Healthier, Happier Kids & Families

Mindfulness for Healthier, Happier Kids & Families

Mindfulness teaches kids and young adults to be aware of their environment, their own thoughts and their feelings. It cultivates self-confidence, compassion and empowerment. When parents and children habitually practice mindfulness, the family builds a foundation of support and trust.