Author: Andrew Motiwalla

Finding a Scholarship that Fits You!

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

Spring is here! While you are enjoying Spring Break and defrosting from a chilly winter, it’s important to start looking into scholarships that are available to you. College is an expensive endeavour and spring is a great time to be researching and completing scholarship applications. Here are a few tips on how to the find … Continued

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A Quick Look into University and College Rankings

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

Did you know there are over 7,000 post secondary schools in the US? That’s a lot of schools to sift through as you are deciding where to go after high school. After reading last week’s post you should have a better idea of what size school fits you best . (If you haven’t read it … Continued

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What Size School Fits You Best?

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

College is not a one size fits all experience. Some students will thrive at a large school, while others will find their way in a smaller setting. Knowing yourself as a student and a learner is going to play a huge role in picking the right academic setting for you. Before you starting trying schools … Continued

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Make the Most of Your College Tours This Spring

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

Its that time of year. Spring is right around corner, which means it is the perfect time to start planning your college visits and campus tours. Talk with your family about your options and compile a list of schools you are interested in attending. Ideally you will want to see the campus in action, so … Continued

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The Importance of Self-Care

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

Yesterday, many people celebrated Valentine’s Day. A day when you show the one’s you love how much you care. It is great to show others how much you care for them, but don’t forget to show yourself a little love too!  You must take good care of yourself to sustain the level of energy required … Continued

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SAT Prep: Writing Tips to Help You Ace the SAT

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

Have you registered for the SAT yet? The next deadline is February 10, 2017 (eeek, that’s soon!) for the testing session held on March 11, 2017.   Registration is not the only thing you need to do to prep for the SAT. You need to study, review, and prepare for each section of the assessment. … Continued

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Quiz: What’s Your Communication Style?

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

In developing relationships with friends and classmates being a good communicator is really important. Even when you are dealing with more formal relationships like the ones you develop with your favorite teachers, a coach, or a mentor, communication is key. The way you communicate says a lot about who you are and can give you … Continued

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5 Apps to Help You Manage Your Life

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

When we think about success skills, time management is definitely at the top of the list. If you don’t know how to manage your time or prioritize you can find yourself stressed out and unable to accomplish your goals. One place to turn to for help with time management is your trusty smartphone. We dove … Continued

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Keep Your New Year’s Resolution!

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

  Did you know this week we celebrated National Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day? Are you one of those people? Did you make a deal with yourself on January 1st then just couldn’t quite keep it? The struggle is real and you are not alone. According to Statistic Brain, 41% of us set those … Continued

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A How to Guide: SMART goals for 2017

Author: Andrew Motiwalla

FYI: In our last post we discussed reflection and its benefits. Reflection is the precursor to goal setting. So if you haven’t checked it out yet, before you start learning about SMART goals, click here then come back to get your goal setting started!   It’s a new year? Have you set any goals for … Continued

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