As faculty adviser here at The Nest, I have the pleasure of working with some of the most creative, thoughtful, and persistent minds at AHS. This year we've had great success reporting the news thanks to the constant efforts of our Editor-in-chief, Adam...

According to The Common Application, the average student applied to 4.7 universities in 2018. Most students applying to selective colleges send out 10-15 applications. Occasionally you’ll hear about kids who applied to more than 20, but one Minnesotan...

During test season, many children wait until the very last minute to prepare for their exams. Last minute preparation correlates with less sleep. Studies cite that amount of sleep can affect grades. For many students, staying up all night cramming...

*The views and opinions expressed in the following piece are those of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Nest or Albany High School.* Two lawmakers in the New York State Senate just introduced a bill aimed...

Everyone’s guilty of saying it. I’ve heard guidance counselors, parents, and an endless parade of other students confidently repeat that, if you want to get into a top college, you need to show that you’re a “well-rounded candidate”. It’s...