3 Commonly Overlooked Test Prep Tips
It can be challenging at first to adjust to the updated format of the Digital SAT, but familiarizing yourself with the new format and resources can help get started with the preparation. Here are three tips, specific to the updated SAT, that are a good place to start practicing!
The Stigma Around Tutoring
After COVID disruptions in learning, families all across the US are now increasingly relying on tutoring to support their students’ education. The Brookings Institution found that students placed in the 50th percentile could soar to the 66th percentile with customized instruction from tutors, and consistent tutoring is one of the only reliable methods to help […]
4 Reasons a College Tutor may be the Best Fit for your Student
2. Flexibility – Students now are not only juggling being full-time learners, but also many after-school activities like sports, music, student organizations, and more. College students have flexible schedules to be able to support your child and fit seamlessly into their daily schedule. Many of our clients have outside commitments like basketball, softball, and rock […]
College Test Prep 101 – Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating college entrance exams can be daunting. We’re here to help. Find answers to somefrequently asked questions below. Q: Why are college admissions tests so important?A: Your student’s SAT and ACT scores will play a big role in creating more options and opportunities for them. A strong score can make the difference in what scholarships […]
Help! SAT/ACT – When to Register? When to Prepare?
Juniors everywhere are starting to think about the SAT and ACT. Along with the excitement of college visits comes the oftentimes daunting task of registering for, preparing for, and taking the SAT/ACT. How late is too late when it comes to prepping for the SAT/ACT? Recently I heard a quote that caught me off guard. […]
4 Tips for Starting the School Year Strong
How can you help your child set the tone and prepare for another great year of growth? After a year of disrupted learning and adjusting on the fly for teachers, parents, and students, we now have a chance for a fresh start. Read on for 4 tips on how to help prepare your student for […]
The Power of 3
Between remote work, remote learning, and a world-wide pandemic, we are all exhausted. And while the end of the school is near, it’s not over. Whether your kids are still remote learning or back in school, here are three simple ideas to keep your kids engaged and focused on finishing this school year strong.
Raising a Lifelong Learner
Lifelong learners is a term to describe someone who desires to be a forever student. Always exploring, thinking, creating, wondering, discovering, questioning – maybe about a particular subject or generally. All parent wants their child to learn, but I wonder: what’s the value of being a lifelong learner?