Adam Grant just wrote a lovely piece in the New York Times that points out that, as he puts it, "academic excellence is not a strong predictor of career excellence." He's right, and for the right reasons, but a quick skim of the piece might lead you astray. The key...
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Math Under Pressure
This outstanding TED Talk by Barnard's president is mainly about choking under pressure. But how interesting that the example Professor Beilock spends most time on is girls' learning math. One of the excellent points she makes so well is that there's a difference...
Dealing With Repeated Challenges (Part of “How To Be A Brighter Student”)
If you want to handle repeated challenge in the best way, you have to start by realizing that the goal isn’t to change your challenges. The goal is to improve your ability to handle them.
Work Like An Expert (Part Of “How To Be A Brighter Student”)
February is the final date of the AMC, but it is also time to start your prep for SAT Subject Tests and AP’s. Examine your test prep strategy. How will your hard work pay off, not only at test time, but also later in life? How will...
How to Be a Bright(er) Student: Be Your Own Pilot
Spring is the busiest time of the year for most high school students. In addition to finals (be it AP, IB or otherwise), some of the most important standardized tests dates fall into the months of April, May and June. Any student can navigate this busy time with the...
The Pros And Cons Of Discipline
Yes, one can always take anything too far. But if I had to guess, I'd say that the current average levels of discipline, structure, and expectation are below-optimal. (I base this on the relative maturity and accomplishment of those students of mine for whose...