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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. That's why it's important to take breaks! This is your friendly reminder to press the pause button on studying and go do something fun this weekend. You could... Grab some popcorn and watch live jellyfish, puppy, or gorilla cams Sew spooky-safe masks for your family and friends... Take a jog around the blockyou could pretend a ghost is chasing you for motivation! #HappyHalloween http://c2edu.com/takebreaks See more

Since the pandemic started, many schools have used a mix of in-person and online school to teach classesaka "blended learning". Make the best of it with these tricks of success: Get organized with a "must-have" checklist for home and school Master the art of time-management with self-discipline Treat yourself to short breaks between studies... Ask your parents, peers, and teachers for help as needed Get more tips on surviving and thriving in our new education landscape with blended learning: http://c2edu.com/blendedlearning

When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ’Tis near Halloween! Whether you’re just starting your SAT prep or you’re getting ready for the November SAT, a little SAT math practice certainly never hurts. Since we’ve yet to figure out how to hand out candy through the Internet, we’re handing out Halloween #SAT math practice problems instead. Trickor treat? You decide! http://c2edu.com/10mathproblems

Is your child still learning remotely from home? You can make a difference in their presentand future. Keep their education on track by... Giving them a class routine or schedule Carving out schooltime workspaces... Making time for wellness activities like yoga for kids Learn how to manage the chaos during distanced learning times with these 8 tips: http://c2edu.com/8tipsforparents #NationalMakeADifferenceDay

High schoolers have been heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Academically, students have experienced months of remote learning, canceled SAT and ACT test dates, disrupted extracurricular activities, changed college admissions policies, and more. Over the past few months, we’ve gotten lots of questions from both students and parents about how to handle these changes and how to stay on track for admission to dream colleges. To help, we’ve compiled resources here to help families navigate ongoing changes and keep students focused on their goals http://c2edu.com/covidarc

Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their college application would be incomplete without it. This college essay example shows that your story can stem from just about anything, and pumpkins are no exception: "I won Most Original pumpkin at a Halloween party years ago. I have the Most Original award. It’s a consolation prize. You can’t be the best or the prettiest, so you have to be original. I’ve won the Most Original award a fair number of times. I was even named Most Original at a basketball awards banquet. What does that even mean? How can anybody be Most Original when she’s playing basketball?" Continue reading "Most Original Pumpkin" here: http://c2edu.com/collegeessays

Inside Higher Ed reports that some 337,000 students who registered for the #SAT in September and October will not be able to take the test. Here's how to navigate these new challenges: http://c2edu.com/cancelledtests

It’s never too early to begin thinking about your child’s academic success, and that starts with building their self-confidence. Help your student build self-confidence in 3 ways: Make studying a daily habit so your child can approach tests with self-assurance... Be supportive by avoiding criticism and celebrating successesbig and small Talk to your child and let them know they can come to you with any questions or doubts they're experiencing #NationalYouthConfidenceDay http://c2edu.com/studentpreptips

The best way to learn about your dream college is to hear from students who go there! Join us to hear from six C2 Education alumni about their college experiences. Our panel includes students from Notre Dame, UT Austin, Johns Hopkins, Duke, UC Berkeley, and Georgia Tech. Find out what these students love about their schools, what their day-to-day campus experiences are like, and what it took for them to get into their dream colleges.

If the colleges on your list are test optional, should you still take the SAT or ACT? The short answer: YES! Check out our article to learn how good SAT or ACT scores can give you a competitive edge, even at test optional schools.

Summer brain drain was intensified by school disruptions last spring, and many students aren't sure where they are academically or how to approach the new school year most effectively. Taking a practice test now can help guide your academic path for upcoming tests and the new school semester.

Got questions about pandemic-related school changes and how to stay on track for college? Check out our new COVID-19 Academic Resource Center. We've got answers about how coronavirus is impacting college applications, how to adapt to changing test policies, how to approach uncertainty in the upcoming school year, and much more!

Due to COVID-19, we’ve seen canceled SAT and ACT tests, limited testing availability, and shifting college admissions policies around testing. Join our all-new Master Class with C2's Co-founder Jim Narangajavana to learn about how these changes will affect college applications and what you need to do. Sign up today spots are limited!

Register now for tomorrow's webinar on writing amazing essay conclusions. Bring your questions and we'll answer them live!

Join us Wednesday for a FREE webinar about college applications! We'll discuss everything from application types, recommendation letters, and score reporting to app changes due to COVID-19. Register now!