By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If youāre taking AP courses as a junior or senior in high school, youāll likely have AP summer coursework to complete before your school year begins in September. This blog post outlines how to complete AP summer coursework in 3 steps …
4 tips for taking intensive summer courses
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The following blog post contains four tips for taking intensive summer courses. Most summer courses are intensive by nature, as there is a lot of curriculum to cover in a limited amount of time. With less time to cover the same …
Time management for students: Top 3 time-wasting traps and how to avoid them
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Time management for students is one of the main topics I cover in my blog and YouTube videos. Thatās because so many students are overwhelmed with the amount of work they have to get done in the small amount of time …
15 tips for balancing school and a part-time job as a student
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are many reasons to work at a part-time job as a student, which I explore more down below. But balancing school and a part-time job as a student is not easy, and all pros and cons should be considered before …
What to do when you have too much to do
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This blog post features practical advice about what to do when you have too much to do. The advice is useful for those occasional times – up to a few days in a row – when you are overwhelmed and have …
How to feel less overwhelmed in school: 5 tips for students
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Feeling overwhelmed in school is a primary reason students experience anxiety, miss school, sleep poorly, and avoid assignments. That can hardly be surprising, as school is essentially a high-stakes, full-time job with endless assessments and many moving parts. Common causes of …
A time management secret: The real cost of doing things
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I write and talk a lot about time management here on SchoolHabits. Thatās because time management skills are one of the foundational school skills that students need in order to succeed in all the other important academic areas. For example, time …
10 study tips for night owls
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This blog post offers study tips for night owls. It is intended for students in high school, college, and above. If you prefer to watch the video form of this post, I’ve posted that below. Wake up at 5 AM! Meditate …
How long should high school students study?
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Super common question: How long should high school students study? I know you want me to answer with something simple, like 30 minutes a day. But you know I canāt do that. You know the real answer is āit depends.ā To …
Top 5 Time Management Mistakes Students Make
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. One of the most popular blog topics is time management strategies for students. Time management can be a challenge for everyone, including students, professionals, and adults. Thatās why this post is all about the top 5 time management mistakes students make …