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Seven Tips for High Schoolers Starting  Online School

Seven Tips for High Schoolers Starting Online School

School is starting–but with some significant changes. Is your student ready to make the most of this new way of “going to school”?  Here are some practical tips for studying from home.   1. Stay organized. Physical organization leads to mental organization. Create an independent workspace free of clutter and distraction for schoolwork. Keep the space stocked with books, computer,…

Helping Your Teens Successfully Adjust to Online Learning

Helping Your Teens Successfully Adjust to Online Learning

With many students moving to online learning during the COVID-19 crisis, parents are facing uncharted territory when it comes to supporting their teen’s education at home. Here, International College Counselors’ own extraordinary college advisors Nicole Jobson, a homeschooling expert, and Nancy Rones Zolotorofe, share advice on how you might approach your teen’s new learning environment….

11 Ways to Make the Most of Time Home from School

11 Ways to Make the Most of Time Home from School

While students might be doing school from home, the SAT and ACT have been cancelled until June, sports seasons, creative productions from theatre to chorus, campus visits, and proms and other celebrations are on hold or cancelled, we want to focus on the many positive things you can do during this unprecedented time.   1. Stay…