Prepare for High School
Balancing Academics and Well-Being
Explore how to prepare academically for your future and care for yourself during high school.
Unlock Your High School Potential
Use resources to pick the right classes, stay motivated, and join activities that match your goals.
✦ ? High School Hacks: What You Really Need to Know ✦
GPA Basics: What You Need to Know
Learn how your GPA works, the difference between weighted and unweighted scores, and what colleges really look for.
Extracurriculars: Choosing Activities & What Colleges Really Want to See
Learn how to choose the right extracurriculars and understand how colleges evaluate your activities.
✦ Prepare for the SAT® and Secure Your Future ? ✦
Learn how the PSAT/NMSQT can help you in under 60 seconds
PSAT/NMSQT Basics
Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT
Why You Should Take the PSAT/NMSQT
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT Helps You Connect with Colleges
The SAT and Your Path to College
Show colleges you’re ready. Register and prepare for the SAT to achieve your goals.
✦ Be Your Best: Helping You Unlock Your Full Potential ? ✦
Dr. Laurie Santos
Happiness Professor's Tips for a More Fulfilling Life
Dr. Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. Her course, Psychology and the Good Life—Yale’s most popular course in over 300 years—teaches how the science of psychology can provide important hints about how to make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. Learn from articles below how you can lead a happier life.
Tips from Dr. Laurie Santos
Thrive Academically and Personally: Strategies for Success
University of California (UC) Hack for 9th & 10th Graders!
How to Plan for College Stress-Free
Emotional Well-Being During College and Career Planning
How to Tune Out Bad Advice — and Listen to Your Own Voice
How You Can Create Your Own Luck
Tips for Navigating Your Feelings
Learn strategies to manage and navigate your feelings.
Beat Procrastination: Get Things Done!
Discover practical tips to overcome procrastination, stay focused, and boost your productivity. Learn how to manage your time effectively and achieve your goals with ease.
Balance Your Life, Boost Your Success
Stay balanced, manage stress, and build healthy habits for high school success.
How to Prepare Mentally for College
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Time Management for High Schoolers
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