For students preparing for college, taking the SATs is a key step. Many colleges require SAT scores as part of the admissions process, and even if they don’t, students often still have the option to include them as another deciding factor. However, the 3- to 4-hour long exam can seem daunting to students, especially if …
Tutoring can transform your grades, your goals, even your attitude—but only if you’re willing to invest in it. It’s a two-way street, and you’ll get out of it as much as you want to put into it. And when it comes to giving it your all, there’s no better icon than Pawnee’s own Leslie Knope—the …
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 65 percent of today’s students will one day find themselves in jobs related to STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. That’s a reflection of how much our world is changing; how much more our lives are centered on apps, computers, and other electronics. But it also carries some big …
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While a lot of students see high school graduation as a finish line, it’s also a starting line for college. Waiting until the last minute to starting thinking about higher education can add a lot of unnecessary stress. It can mean trying to cram in a lot of activities in a short time. Instead, a …
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Let’s face it: Academics have changed since many adults were in school. Now there is “new math” and project-based learning and a plethora of educational technology. It can be hard to keep up with what your kids are learning and how it is being taught. And, honestly, every child is different. Just because your oldest …
As the school year starts to wind down, testing often ramps up. High school students are preparing for the SATs and ACTs as they look ahead to college. End of Course and End of Grade exams are quickly approaching too. This is a time when many students begin to feel anxious and stressed out, worried …
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There are more activities than ever for kids to be involved in, and parents (and students) are often looking to get the edge by being well-rounded and experienced doing a little bit of everything. But where do you draw the line when it comes to soccer practice, dance lessons, art classes, horseback riding, and everything …
Are Your Kids Too Busy? Learn to Find Balance in the Chaos Read More »
When it comes to remembering what you learned in class, how you study might make more of a difference than how long you study. Spending 30 minutes engaged in focused, active studying could be more beneficial than three hours of studying where you are distracted and multi-tasking. Set yourself up for greater success by making …
