As an incoming college freshman, you probably have a lot of preconceived ideas about what college will be like. AP courses, college advising, television, your peers, and the internet probably have given you a good idea of what to expect on your first day of classes. Although all these sources may be a good foundation, here are some common misconceptions about college courses we have debunked.

This article discusses how successful studying requires understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, including preferred study environments, nourishment, sustainable study methods, learning styles, and more.

Whether your child needs help with a specific subject, struggles with writing essays and studying, or has a disability that requires accommodations, there are resources available to support them on campus.

While hard skills are helpful components of a competitive college application, the most important thing you can do in high school to equip yourself to excel in college is to cultivate the soft skills that are necessary in any walk of life.

This article we will talk about finding a daily driver for classwork and provide different use cases to help students identify what piece of hardware they should pick up as their own "daily driver."

Throughout your college experience, you will likely have many opportunities to debate, discuss, defend, or attack various positions. Embrace these opportunities and use them to widen your intellectual horizons, deepen your knowledge, and test yourself. It is important to recognize the fundamentals of good dialogue and understand why it is a helpful tool in school.

The following 'Lessons from the Garden' can be used as tools for reflection before taking steps into new transition phases.

If you have a chronic illness and want to attend college, do not let fear of the unknown stop you. There are many things you can do to prepare yourself for this transition.

With so many different ways to take notes and no consistent guidance on which methods work best for the task, students must figure it out on their own. While I can’t tell you which note-taking technique is the one to rule them all, I have some professional opinions.

This note taking series gives students ideas for bringing new vigor to their note-taking game. Article 1 talks about the importance of handwritten notes. Article 2 details notetaking methods—the Cornell Method and Mind Mapping—for more effective note taking. In part three, Tricia expands the notetaking process in the digital realm with suggestions for the best notetaking apps.

When the fall semester begins, many freshmen are confident that they already know how to take good notes for their college classes. Good note-taking requires considerable thought and attention, not just effort.

Question: If taking notes verbatim has diminishing returns for students, what should they do instead? Answer: With a little bit of preparation ahead of time, learn to match the method to the desired outcome.

This article dives into detail about studying more efficiently and enjoying it.

We've compiled a list of ways students and parents can engage with the program and become the ideal SAGE Scholar.

Below are our SAGE Scholars 5 Back to School Tips for a successful school year. Please read, internalize, and share with us your thoughts on our advice (we would love to hear from you).

For students who have a disability, navigating a new college environment can be challenging physically and mentally. This article explores how students and parents can prepare for that transition while utilizing the campus resources and services available to them.

In this article, I will break down each subject and advise when you should take the classes concerning the MCAT.

Attendance is a significant factor in your college success, but it alone will not be enough. This article will act as a guide to remaining present in your classes.

Research classifications affect more than funding. They shape class sizes, professor availability, and your odds of admission. Here's what to know before you apply.