The Science of Confidence: What Psychology Says About Student Performance
Confidence is not a personality trait that some children are born with and others are not. It is a learnable state that grows when effort meets evidence. Decades of research in motivation and learning show that when students believe they can improve through practice, they try more, persist longer, and perform better. In short, confidence […]
The New Skills Colleges Actually Look For (That Schools Rarely Talk About)
Parents often ask what really gives an application an edge. Grades still matter, but colleges now scan for something deeper and harder to fake. They look for students who can communicate with clarity, collaborate across differences, lead with responsibility, think critically with real evidence, and show initiative through authentic work. In short, they look for […]