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Effective Study Skills for High School Success

Master your study habits with proven techniques to boost focus, retain more information, and ace your exams with confidence.

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A Great Score is Within Cite: The Role of Textual Evidence on the ACT and SAT

“Linking” is an important skill for both the ACT and the SAT. But what does it mean?

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Foreign Language

Why I’m Glad I Studied Spanish

Above all, I loved Spanish—and continue to love it—because it unlocks a vibrant world that shines more brilliantly when appreciated on its own terms, not in translation.

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Deck the Halls, Not Your Apostrophes

Ah, the holiday season. The snow is falling (if we’re lucky—or if we’re unlucky, depending…

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ACT

Test Anxiety? 3 Proven Strategies to Overcome SAT and ACT Stress

Big tests like the ACT and SAT can bring more than just academic challenges—they can…

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ACT Provides a First Glimpse of the New ACT

Since ACT first announced that a new version of the ACT test (the Core ACT)…

Writing

Bring Back Writing for Fun: Ways to Encourage your Child’s Writing Skills

Writing for fun is something that may sound incredibly boring to students. Too many students…

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News

CPS Applications for SY2025-2026 will close on November 15th

The 2025-2026 Chicago Public Schools application for elementary and high schools will close on November…

Articles

The State of CPS Funding

For those Chicagoans following the news lately, you’ve surely seen the headlines regarding the Chicago…

AP Exams

The AP Advantage: Tailoring Your Course Load for Maximum Impact

AP classes are more popular than ever. This makes sense, since AP classes offer a wide range of benefits, from preparing students for the rigors of college to giving students a chance to earn college credits.

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