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What To Do With Testing Anxiety

After many colleges and universities have gone test blind or test optional, a lot of the SAT and ACT students I’ve had the pleasure of tutoring have been very driven to use a high score on these standardized tests to stand out from the ever-increasing mob of applicants each year. While having a ... Read More

 

What About My Middle Schooler?

We get calls from concerned parents every day asking about their elementary and middle school students. Whether it's questions about math, private school entrance exams, writing skills, or reading comprehension, one of our expert team members is standing by to help guide your students through the ... Read More

 

What Your Student Needs When They Say: “I Don’t Understand What the Teacher Is Saying”

A common complaint heard from students is “I don’t understand what the teacher is saying” or “the teacher just doesn’t explain things well.” Is it that their teacher doesn’t explain the concept well? Generally, no. Instead what usually happens is that teachers have to lecture a ... Read More

 

Keep the Learning Going!

Did you know that you can keep the learning going for your students even when you are on vacation? That’s right! Here are some helpful tips from our amazing academic team members below! Math Tutor Merylynn Valencia says make cookies together! It's okay to get messy from time to time ... Read More

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