A frequent topic of conversation among LAS Coaches and families involves high school students transitioning to college. Timing matters, so this is more like a perennial conversation during springtime, as high school seniors navigate college admissions letters and rejections. Though … Continue reading
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A Roadmap for Learning in Medical Education
“…your education really IS the job of a lifetime. And it commences: now.” -David Foster Wallace Medical students are inundated with opinions, resources, and strategies from professors, upperclassmen, peers, mentors, and online forums. While the guidance can be helpful, students … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap (Year)
By Dr. Julie M. Hau Gap years can equal great years. It is increasingly common to take a year off before college or between the undergraduate and graduate degrees. A gap year is spending a year or sometimes more between … Continue reading
Error Analysis: A Self-Reflective Habit for Learning and Achievement
Test preparation can be daunting for many students. While resources are abundant online, implementing an empirical assessment of test readiness is often difficult. Pretesting and error analysis are among the LAS study tools useful for self-directed learning and study planning. … Continue reading