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Explore expert insights and success stories that help your child build confidence, leadership, and a college-ready mindset
Explore expert insights and success stories that help your child build confidence, leadership, and a college-ready mindset
Sometimes, one speech can start an important conversation.
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Gabe SeidmanEvery extracurricular category in one place, plus a simple four-question test to find the one that's actually worth your teen's time.
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Gabe SeidmanHalf of teens with speaking fear develop it by age 13. Here's what the research says actually helps — and it's not "just calm down."
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Gabe Seidman"Ivy League" started as a football conference, not an academic ranking. Here's what it actually takes to get into one this year.
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Alma Hill CejaYour child’s first speech and debate tournament can feel overwhelming, but understanding the basics can make the experience much easier. Here’s what parents should know before their student steps into their first round.
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Gabe SeidmanAdmissions officers and hiring managers are quietly asking for the same three skills. Here's how one activity builds all three at once.
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Gabe SeidmanThe specific kind of practice that helps a shy teenager go from having something to say to actually saying it out loud.
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