"The college years are heralded as a time to pursue academic excellence. 'This is what will determine your future!' your parents or relatives might say. And they’re right, but not in the way you’d...

Wondering what to bring to college? We’ve got you covered! If you’re flying to school and unable to take more than a few suitcases, we recommend buying some of these items when you arrive. This...

College applications can seem overwhelming at times. There's a lot of information to keep track of and it's hard to gauge progress when colleges give you little to no feedback. We asked PHC's...

Choosing the right college is one of the hardest decisions you can make. It feels like an all-or-nothing situation where one false step could lead to ruining your future or forever altering your...

Senior year of high-school is supposed to be a time of coming-of-age and transition. It’s a period of endings and new beginnings, and it usually means college is on the horizon. For some people, it’s...

Some students come to school feeling perfectly prepared. Others arrive totally overwhelmed. But both types are in for a couple of surprises, because college is not always what you expect—and you...

Chrissy Schneider graduated from the International Politics and Policy (IPP) track in 2009. Today she is the the Assistant Director at Camp Highroad in Middleburg, Virginia. Highroad is a residential...

PHC students attend chapel five days of the week—corporate chapel in Town Hall every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and wing chapel led by each wing's RA every Tuesday and Thursday.

Corporate chapel...

If you keep up with the recent news stories on the mental health of college students then you’ve frequently seen statistics on the rise of stress, anxiety, and depression. For parents about to send...

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the last years of high school! This is a huge accomplishment, so don’t forget to take some time and celebrate all the milestones you’ve conquered so far.