academic reflection

The Power of the Pause: Why Summer Is the Ideal Time for Academic Reflection

With summer officially here, students and parents alike are taking a collective sigh of relief: the madness of the end of the school year is over. After months of packed schedules and extracurricular commitments, summer feels like a well-earned…
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Summer Checklist for High School Students

Summer break is the time to rest and recharge between school years. It’s important to enjoy summer activities, sun, friends, and family, but it’s also a great opportunity to prepare for the school year ahead. We’ve created a summer checklist…

Can You Improve Your GPA in One Semester?

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Your GPA is more than just a number: It’s a reflection of your grades and a big deal in college admissions and scholarship options. If you want to increase your GPA fast, the good news is it’s possible to improve your grades in one semester. This…

Does High School Prepare You for the ACT and SAT?

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Preparing for the ACT® and SAT® can be overwhelming for students and parents. These tests are a chance for your child to show they’re ready for higher education. But understanding what these tests measure and how to prepare can be tough,…

Second Semester Reset: You Ask, We Answer

A second-semester reset is the perfect opportunity to build habits that will help you finish the school year even stronger. Parents and students often ask about the best strategies, so we’ve compiled answers to a few of the most common questions.…
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Does High School Prepare Your Child for College?

If college is the foundation for the career path of your child’s choice, high school is the soft skills training for success in college and beyond. Though filled with academic challenges, these four years help your child develop healthy habits,…
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How To Battle The High School Sophomore Slump

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Freshman year of high school is a time of discovery. Students can explore a new school, meet new teachers, and make new friends. However, by the time sophomore year rolls around, the excitement fades. This is the sophomore slump. Students…
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College Programs for Middle School

Each year, 7th grade students across the country compete for admission at one of a small handful of university-based talent search summer programs. Duke’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) 7th Grade Talent Search is the first step to attending TIP’s educational programs.