Suzanne Hunt, Academic/Life Coach

01/13/2017

ACT Versus New SAT: Which Should I Choose?

ACT vs SAT... What parents should know...
http://www.charlotteparent.com/ACT-Versus-New-SAT-Which-Should-I-Choose/

What are the key differences between the ACT and new SAT, and what do they mean for test-takers?

12/14/2016

The Best High Schools in North Carolina, Ranked

How does your school rank? | http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/north-carolina

How does your school rank?

12/11/2016

10 ways to jump-start college readiness | Parenting

Thinking about college? Here's some guidance for parents on preparing your child for the future.

Help your child take the right steps in middle school to prepare for college.

12/09/2016

Teens Overestimate the Bad Behavior of Peers

Teens often overestimate the bad and underestimate the good | In truth "everybody" is NOT "doing it". Standing up to peer pressure it tough, but you're not alone.

All the cool kids aren’t doing it, says a new study. In fact, teens underestimate good behavior among their classmates.

10/28/2016

Planning for College: A College Planning Guide

Did you know planning for college takes about two years? | http://www.educationcorner.com/planning-for-college.html

A college planning guide providing tips, advice and a strategy for planning for college.

10/26/2016

Community Colleges vs. Universities

Community Colleges vs. Universities | http://www.educationcorner.com/community-college-vs-university.html

Explore the pros and cons of attending a community college vs a four-year university.

10/24/2016

Benefits of Earning a College Degree

Benefits of Earning a College Degree | http://www.educationcorner.com/benefit-of-earning-a-college-degree.html

Explore the many benefits of earning a college degree, including higher pay, job security and better career opportunities.

10/21/2016

How to Talk with Teens about Purpose

How to Talk with Teens about Purpose | http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_talk_with_teens_about_purpose

A Q&A with Kendall Bronk about instilling purpose in teens—and the emerging research showing why it's so important.

10/19/2016

Kids Need More Than Just Brains to Succeed

Kids Need More Than Just Brains to Succeed | http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/kids_need_more_than_just_brains_to_succeed

A conversation with Paul Tough about his new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why.

10/17/2016

Can a Change in Mindset Help Teens De-stress?

Can a Change in Mindset Help Teens De-stress? | http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_a_change_in_mindset_help_teens_destress

According to a recent study, training teens in a "growth mindset" can reduce their stress and improve their grades.

10/22/2015

The Power of 10 Minutes

The Power of 10 Minutes

The power of 10 minutes is incredible. Add it to your morning routine, and see what happens!

10/14/2015

"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan

09/17/2015

"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy."
Norman Vincent Peale

09/15/2015

"Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later."
-Og Mandino

09/10/2015

"If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit."
William J. Clinton

09/08/2015

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
George Bernard Shaw

09/06/2015

"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."
Anthony J. D'Angelo

09/04/2015

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
Martin Luther King, Jr.