By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. You’ve got to admit that the back-to-school season has a vibe to it. It’s kind of like New Year’s Eve, minus the confetti. For many students, September means crisp notebooks, new pens — and the motivation to do this year better …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Part of my job as a study skills expert and executive functioning coach is to stay current on the research around learning. Once in a while, I come across bogus study advice that is not only funny, but that does more …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Annotating and note-taking are both school skills (and work skills!) that allow you to get more from the text you’re reading. But like with any skill, you need to know how and when to use it. In this blog post, I …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. What college students need for dorms varies a lot and depends on a student’s preference, living situation, and personal needs. However, there are a few nonessentials I recommend all college students living on campus have in their dorm rooms to improve …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. It’s no secret that books contain some of the most valuable information in the world. From Greek mythology to religious texts, and diaries (Anne Frank!) to textbooks, our world relies on books to pass information to the next generation. If you …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Summer break is for family, friends, part-time jobs and all the things you do when you’re not in school. But summer is also the perfect time to get a few areas of your life in order so you feel better about …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In this blog post, I share key college application tips, steps and timelines for high school juniors and seniors. While everyone’s college application process looks different and depends on a wide variety of factors, the guidance here should give you an …
Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If you’re a student, working over the summer is a great way to earn money, make connections, build skills, and enjoy your school break doing something other than sitting around. But if you’re a student with ADHD, working over the summer can …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Most students have seven summers to prepare for life after college. And as you know, these 10-week summer breaks go by quickly. Where do I get the number seven? There are three summer vacations between grades nine and 12 and four …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Are summer courses worth it? I’m asked this question a lot by college students and graduate students, and the answer depends on many factors including goals, money and time. For most college and graduate-level students, taking summer courses has far more …