In the United States, student life is relatively similar across the board. You get up at 6 AM., ride the bus, arrive at a brick-and-mortar building, and spend about 7 hours doing subjects like math, English, science, history, etc. There…
At most four year universities, students have the option to complete some form of research. They can sign up for a pre-existing program in their college, or they can create/design their own research opportunity. For some majors, like chemistry or…
The traditional school setting isn’t for everyone. Sometimes students who aren’t succeeding in the traditional public school setting might need a change in scenery. This can look very different depending on each student. The important thing to do is pay…
In a traditional classroom setting, assignments and homework are graded to help measure performance amongst students.Oftentimes, non-graded instruction can be viewed as being too alternative and not a valuable way to teach kids. But many studies have shown that there…
Have you ever wondered what difference there is between a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of science? To put it simply, there isn’t much of one. A bachelor of arts covers a lot more general subjects in academia,…
Depending on your needs and where you go to school, you probably have a varied relationship with your guidance counselor. Maybe you see them a couple times a year because you have to, maybe you check-in with them every so…
Colleges do a great job at giving students essential skills that translate into the job market. What they don’t do so much is prepare students how to demonstrate those skills in a job interview. The first step is actually developing…
There are many important things that can be learned in a classroom and from a textbook, but experience is not one of them. Seeking experience in your developmental years is key for your growth, learning who you are as a…
Did you know that on average, students spend 10 days taking district-mandated exams and 9 days taking state-mandated exams? That’s a scary statistic right? What’s even worse is this statistic doesn’t take into account Advanced Placement exams or exams given…
So you took the SAT and ACT, and you scored well within your target-range (thanks to Miles Smart Tutoring). You applied and got accepted to your dream college, but now a particular dilemma arises – you don’t know what to…
