AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

Don't Fall Behind this Summer The summer slide is a tricky thing to navigate! Students tend to have more free time, but parents are trying to strike a balance of family time and fun as well as academics. Thankfully there are simple activities that kids can do on the road, at home, or with a 1:1 ...

College Admissions College admissions is a tricky and ever changing landscape, even more so in the last five years in a post-COVID world. With schools becoming test-blind or test optional, many students need to determine innovative ways to make their applications stand out. Today we are going to ...

The Big Jump The transition from elementary to middle school often feels like stepping into a different universe. Gone are the days of one primary teacher and predictable homework routines. Middle school demands sharper executive function skills, increased independence, and a deeper level of ...

Why Does Rapport Building Matter? Starting with a new teacher or tutor can be daunting for any student, but especially a student who may struggle with low self-confidence or anxiety. Maybe they had a bad experience with a teacher or tutor in the past that left a bad taste in their mouth. Maybe ...