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Harvard and Other Elite Schools End Test Optional Applications: What You Need to Know
In a move that has rekindled discussions about the role of standardized tests in college admissions, Harvard University has recently announced that it will reintroduce SAT and ACT scores as a requirement for its application process. This decision marks a significant shift from the temporary test-optional policies adopted by many institutions during the pandemic. Understandably,…
Modern Mom Spotlight: JK Rowling Speaking to Harvard's Class of 2008
Harvard University picked Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, (real name Joanne Murray) and mom to David, 5, and Mackenzie, 3 to give this year’s graduation speech, saying her “stories have helped spawn a generation of enthusiastic readers.” “Perhaps no one in our time has done more than J.K. Rowling to inspire young people to experience the excitement and sheer joy of reading,” said Drew Faust, the president of the university, in a statement.
7 Habits of Highly Successful Modern Moms
In today’s fast-paced world, working mothers face a unique set of challenges as they strive to balance their professional lives with motherhood. Discovering the secrets to success from over 110 professional working mothers, we’ve uncovered 7 habits that can inspire and empower working mothers everywhere. From knowing your priorities and maintaining boundaries to taking intentional action and creating a support network, these habits can help you thrive both at work and at home. Join us as we delve into these habits and explore how they can make a difference in your life.
The Book That Saved My Life (and the books that are helping mom’s through the pandemic)
Fifteen years ago, a single book I picked up in the Boston Airport helped me leave an abusive job, seek help for a spiraling eating disorder and pursue my passion for writing. There is no doubt, when I look back at the last decade plus, (during which I got healthy, married, had my first child…
New App WishSlate Tackles Gift Giving Anxiety
Gift-giving is an emotion-filled activity that fosters relationships. But it has become a chore and a source of stress and anxiety. One new app wants gift-giving to be convenient, fun and a joyous experience, not another anxiety-filled moment. WishSlate is a new app that makes it easier to connect family and friends, their upcoming occasions…