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SSAT/ISEE prep, study skills, surviving high school

High school can be a tough time for many students. It’s natural for kids to want to avoid authority and get out of doing anything that someone else is asking them to do. For those of us not blessed with … Continue reading

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I want to preface this with: if you’d spoken with me ten years ago, you wouldn’t have heard what I’m about to say. I want to talk about extra time on the SAT and ACT. I’ve met so many students … Continue reading

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A lot of parents wonder how to inspire their students to study for the SAT and ACT. This makes a lot of sense; motivation for studying is tough to come by without a couple key ingredients. Whether you’re a parent … Continue reading

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People fall on both sides of the fence when it comes to free test prep– finding the best SAT prep book or the best SAT tutor can be tricky. Today I shared a post over at Parents Countdown To College … Continue reading

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It’s pretty common knowledge that volunteerism is looked upon as an important facet of your college application. More importantly, it should be looked upon as an integral part of your life. Since the summer is upon us, it’s time to … Continue reading

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Recently I’ve begun to push one of my students’ math game to the next level. This probably doesn’t come as huge news; getting kids to the next level (and ultimately, to the top) is what I do all day. Here’s … Continue reading

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It’s pretty common knowledge that volunteerism is an important part of your college application. More importantly, it should be an integral part of your life because it’s good for your soul. We’ve collected a list of community service ideas for … Continue reading

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