by Englist | Aug 26, 2026 | Englist blog, College Applications
Whether you are a student, parent, or teacher, we need to be more clear-eyed about AI, at least how students are using it in school. AI is not intelligence. There is no cognition happening. AI does not understand or feel. The platforms students are using –...
by Englist | Nov 19, 2022 | Academic Writing, Englist blog, College Applications
In quality language arts and social studies classes, students are tasked with learning about and critically engaging issues of social justice as a means of teaching participatory democratic citizenship. Topics introduced can include race, socioeconomic class, gender,...
by Englist | Mar 15, 2022 | Englist blog, Academic Writing, College Applications
When students hear this question, they usually think something like, “boring homework that I have to do because my teacher said so.” In the most superficial sense, this is sort of true, but that’s only part of the picture. If students feel writing is simply a vehicle...
by Englist | Mar 11, 2021 | Englist blog, Academic Writing, College Applications
Learning how to write an English academic essay well is extremely important for anyone who wants to study abroad or who wants to pursue a degree at a Western university. However, writing well in English isn’t only a means to obtain a higher education degree or to be...
by Englist | Dec 27, 2020 | Englist blog, Academic Writing, College Applications, TOEFL Prep
Academic writing has become an increasingly important part of education as parents and educators realize the value of critical thinking skills and preparing students for college. Still, many students, parents, and even other teachers don’t have a great grasp on this...
by Englist | Sep 29, 2020 | Englist blog, College Applications, TOEFL Prep
By Teacher Jon A good IELTS study plan can do a lot to prepare you for the test. These steps will help you organize an ideal study plan. Useful resources Ideal study space Understanding the test format Immersion – not over-study Taking mock tests...
