Then it dawns on you that an exam is coming up in a few days, but you haven’t been studying. Panic sets in. It is … Read More

Many students feel like they only need to be smart to do well in school. They go into college with a strong GPA and expect … Read More

You feel panicky productivity because you began with an imprecise goal (e.g., “I want to spend more time studying”). A vague goal causes guilt rather … Read More

It comes on school’s letterhead, and it says yes. A dollar amount appear beside your name, cutting down your tuition bill. It seems like a … Read More

You probably recognize the sticker price. It’s the big dollar amount found on websites or in brochures. Or it’s the price that news outlets reference … Read More

The brochure told you that fifteen credits are a full load. You signed up for that. Then you get the bill. It is more. It … Read More

Imagine yourself as someone with a pile of transcripts in front of you, and imagine that you’re the registrar in an admissions office. You flip … Read More

This matters because you fill in four years with gen ed classes only to find that half don’t apply towards your desired university. Why? Schools … Read More

Graduation for most student is treated as a destination achieved through showing up to class. But it’s better understood as a logistical problem. Credits are … Read More

With good intentions, you sit down at your computer to sign up for classes. You’ve got a plan in mind, a list of courses, and … Read More