Stop the Cycle of Self Comparison By Cindy Chanin On December 23, 2014 There are many times in any student’s life when it may be tempting to fall into the dark cycle of comparing oneself to others: that fateful moment when graded exams…
5 Reasons Why Students Should Focus on Fulfillment and Not Achievement By Cindy Chanin On September 6, 2014 Labor Day weekend has come and gone, and the new school year is in full-swing. My schedule was very full this past weekend, despite the…
5 Reasons Why Every Ivy-Bound Student Should Study Music By Cindy Chanin On April 13, 2014 Kwasi Enin’s essay about his love for playing music played a significant role in gaining him entrance to eight of the top Ivy League universities last week.…
10 Powerful Lessons I Wish I Was Taught Before High School By Cindy Chanin On March 25, 2014 For many a high school senior, the months of March and April are all abuzz with the excitement of recent college admissions offers. Yet let…