A major issue shared by students is the struggle with self-confidence, particularly when it comes to academic work. Difficulty mastering a new concept or seeing a lack of results often becomes disappointing. We’ve all experienced a bad grade that’s killed our motivation and faith in our abilities. So how do we turn these negative situations into positive ones? Being confident...

Top universities value well-rounded individuals who demonstrate leadership skills fused with teamwork, striking a good balance between their academic and extracurricular activities. They are interested in students who can contribute to their campus life along while being strong academically. While selecting activities to be involved in, students should consider the time commitment required, the credibility of the experience, and whether...

Once you enter university, you will find that acing your courses is no longer sufficient to become successful past university. Your 4 to 5 years of undergrad should be spent on networking and building your resume, in addition to your academics. 1. Determine what area of business you want to specialize in. Your first couple years of university will be...

Students in their junior years in high school often maintain a “take it easy” mentality from their elementary school years. As the academic year progresses, students find themselves starting to fall behind, often ignoring their lack of knowledge in basic concepts. Additionally, students underestimate the steep change and sudden jump in difficulty in grade 11, often being caught off-guard. This...

The key to building your academic credentials and becoming a top student, is to do more than what you are asked for. Work hard and practice problems beyond the assigned homework. Be curious and explore. This learning process will help you develop thinking and problem solving skills, which will help make your regular school work easier. Additionally, make it a...

PART I: University is a Strange New World Congratulations! You’ve finally graduated and are about to start a new chapter of your life. There are exciting times ahead, so what’s next? First off, don’t fall into the impression that your success in high school will translate into university. The hard truth is that 9 times out of 10, it doesn’t....