There are various ways to keep your child in an active pursuit of their passions, and the following competitions even provide the chance to win recognition and monetary awards. Art competitions serve as a way for middle and high school students to earn money, learn from others, and be assessed for their work.CelebratingArt.Com Student Art Competiti...

First things first, I must applaud those of you who work in the pursuit of shaping the minds of young, angsty teenagers. This truly is a noble profession, one in which there is little recognition or commendation. At the same time, high school seniors and juniors face the stress of growing up and applying to college under the overwhelming blanket o...

I know what you're thinking: the school year just ended! Why must you make me use my brain?Calm down, friends. I'm merely encouraging you to use some of your free time doing that wild and crazy thing called reading for pleasure. You likely didn't have time for it throughout the school year, and there's no way you're going to spend every last minute...

The summer after high school graduation truly is a magical time; you're stuffed to the brim with grad-party food, your responsibilities have all but blown away with the end of high school, and you're looking forward to a huge life change. These three months can be daunting as you look to the future of uncertainty, but there are things you can do to...

From the beginning of high school to the end of college, it seems as though you can't get through a day without someone lecturing you about internships and why they are the golden ticket to your dream job; your fast-track to the corner office. The pressure of having that resume-worthy experience, coupled with an already full academic load, and an a...

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pas·sionˈpaSHən/ noun1.strong and barely controllable emotion.Many of the greats have attempted to define passion to show their drive, interest and obsession with something. The ever-quoted Steve Jobs said, "I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do t...

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1. Get movingMultiple studies, including this one published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, suggest that exercise can help improve memory. Factor in at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a couple times a week to get your blood pumping. 2. Close the textbookThis might be counter intuitive advice ...

Whether you would like to pursue a career in computer science, want to learn more about programming, or simply want to put your skills to the test, you should check out these competitions: Technovation Challenge Focused on offering opportunities to girls, this challenge calls girls around the world to identify an issue in their community and create...

We've already discussed DECA, a great organization for anyone interested in entrepreneurship. However, there are many opportunities to learn and practice entrepreneurship in high school and middle school. Here are some examples: Diamond ChallengeThe Diamond Challenge is a unique entrepreneurship challenge as it offers two competition tracks. A trad...

There's a scholarship out there for everyone. Scholarships for the creative...The Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship fosters creativity by asking students to submit an essay regarding what they would do if a zombie apocalypse hit their campus. The winning essay writer will receive a $2,000 scholarship. The Make Me Laugh scholarship is for students who l...

Looking for a way to challenge your skills, inspire growth in yourself, and motivation to try your hardest? Check out this list of 50 competitions that might help you do just that!Academic National Economics Challenge - While not available in all states, EconChallenge is an online competition for high school students. Winning teams can eventually c...

Many moons ago, being a doctor was the profession I was going for. I felt like the medical world was for me, so naturally, I wanted to do all that I can to achieve my goals. I wanted to exemplify leadership, therefore I started a medical club at Nashua High School South. Little did I know the club would help me with finding a passion in business.&n...

Junior High and High school is a good time to broaden your horizons and participate in a variety of activities. You may want to look into some of the following clubs you didn't know existed:Gaming ClubGaming clubs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These clubs focus on creating teams that will participate in local and national co...

DECA is a non-profit student organization, with over 3,000 high school chapters and 215,000 members total it's an organization you want to know about. What is DECA?As mentioned above, DECA is a student organization whose mission is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, and other business related fields. While it has m...

Many students have no idea what career path they would like to follow when they are older. According to www.ipsos.com, a study revealed that 45% of high schoolers do not know what career they want. The thought can be daunting when trying to decide what path may be best for you. What if you do not want to be a lawyer half way through law school? Wha...

Your teachers want you to succeedYou may not believe this, especially when you can never get an A on your physics test no matter how hard you study, but it's true. Teachers want to see you to succeed, they wouldn't have become a teacher if that wasn't the case. Set up a meeting with your teacher to ask for study tips, get extra help on the homework...

Being asked to write a letter of recommendation is an honor. A student you have mentored and watched grow into the talented individual they are respects your opinion enough to ask you to write a letter of recommendation on their behalf. But are you the best person for the job? Here are a few things to think about before taking on the responsibility...