loading… At Green Ivy, we encourage our students to deliberately schedule two-hour daily “work blocks” dedicated to homework and studying. By blocking out productive periods ahead of time, students can assert control over their growing responsibilities. Those who use a paper planner consistently, for example, tend to benefit from increased productivity, sharpened time management skills, … Read more
loading… This blog post was originally posted on anahomayoun.com. Greetings! After reading a recent article, I wanted to write some reflections about supporting middle school students (which also applies to high school students!) to have a brighter, and more successful school year. The CNN article “Middle Schoolers Face ‘Growing Crisis’ in Wellness, Experts Say” sheds … Read more
loading… This blog post was first published on anahomayoun.com. Greetings! In our office, we are gearing up for a new school year, which means a flurry of organization workshops, and the start of lots of college counseling. This period of change, while exciting, can also be destabilizing for many students, leaving them with more questions … Read more
loading… It’s spring, and admissions decisions are rolling in! For most seniors, this is an exciting and nerve-wracking time to sort through acceptances and rejections, not to mention what happens in one of the most vexing admissions situations: a spot on the waitlist. If you’re no longer interested in a school that has put you … Read more
loading… Students spend countless hours perfecting every part of their college applications–showcasing grades, test scores, and carefully choosing words in their essays. But there’s one critical piece that feels out of their control: letters of recommendation. For many private colleges and some public universities, letters of recommendation can be an important outside perspective of a … Read more
loading… The summer before college can be a pivotal time for students, in part because finishing high school means they are one step closer to adulthood. At Green Ivy, we believe graduates should relax, see friends, and pursue enjoyable activities. We also see it as an optimal time to think more concretely about the transition … Read more