I have a confession: I really love school supply shopping. Finding color-coded folders, brightly patterned planners, and fresh new pens brings me more joy than
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Making the Most of Your Summer Internship
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you probably completed one of the most terrifying yet important tasks associated with being a student – landing a summer internship. That alone takes a
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SSAT Summer Study Tips: Review Top Six SSAT Practice Topics
The weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and your SSAT test date is getting closer. Summer is a perfect time to start studying for your upcoming admissions test.
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Applying to Independent School: Tips from a Recent Independent School Applicant
Applying to independent schools is an exciting journey. However, it can also be a difficult, time-consuming, and stressful prospect. I should know because I recently applied to two independent schools.
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Acing the Test Day
Preparing before the SSAT is important, but make sure to prepare for the SSAT the day of the test as well. Below are my five best strategies for making the
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Ditching Coed? No Need to Worry!
The decision to attend an Independent high school was, for the most part, pretty easy for me. Ramsey New Jersey’s Don Bosco Prep offered new academic rigors, nationally recognized athletic
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Selecting Independent Schools
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. SchoolUp is an online community designed specifically for students who are searching for, applying to and attending independent schools. If you’re one of those students — or even just starting to consider independent schools — we want to hear from you!
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SSAT Math Help That’s Out of This World
When you think of NASA, what do you picture- a rocket blasting off into space? Astronauts learning how to live in zero gravity? How about

SSAT Summer Study Tips: Review Top Six SSAT Practice Topics
The weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and your SSAT test date is getting closer. Summer is a perfect time to start studying
Study Tip from a High School Freshman: Group Chat Before a Test or Homework Due Date
Do you feel yourself stuck the night before the test without everything you need to study? Or not sure of what the homework is for

Five Effective Study Tips to Practice in The New Year
As schools around the country begin to open their doors for the first time in the new year, students are offered the opportunity to improve.
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Applying to Independent School: Tips from a Recent Independent School Applicant
Applying to independent schools is an exciting journey. However, it can also be a difficult, time-consuming, and stressful prospect. I should know because I recently

Five Effective Study Tips to Practice in The New Year
As schools around the country begin to open their doors for the first time in the new year, students are offered the opportunity to improve.