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author: taryn conyers

taryn conyers
  • dealing with parents during college apps

    chances are, if you’re approaching senior year, you’ve had a few college-oriented conversations with your parents that feel somewhat like the following: and if you’re sitting there thinking, “nope, i can’t relate to that” … just wait. there is something about the application season that can turn even the most easy-going of parents into half-crazed…

  • six reasons why you should join a high school sports team

    i’ve always been athletically challenged. in fact, i’m probably one of the least competitive people you’ll ever meet. as a kid, i strayed away from most sports and other physical activities. but for some reason, when i started high school, i decided to join the tennis team. and i’m so glad that i did.

  • to do list for soon-to-be-seniors

    i hate to be “that person,” but for the betterment of your senior year, i will suffer the reputation. i’m not about to tell you that summer shouldn’t be fun, relaxing, indulgent: because it should be. what it should also be, however, is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the oncoming chaos.