AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

Procrastination is rarely about laziness. More often, students delay work because they feel overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or afraid of making mistakes. Unfortunately, waiting creates additional stress that makes assignments feel even harder. Summer vacation is already beginning to wind down, ...

The University of California has hit pause on one of the biggest college admissions stories of the year. Just weeks after announcing it would formally study whether to bring back the SAT or ACT as part of admissions, the UC Academic Senate has suspended its original review timeline. While some ...

Strong grades certainly help during private school admissions, but they’re only part of the picture. Admissions teams are also evaluating maturity, curiosity, character, and readiness for a rigorous academic environment. Interviews, writing samples, teacher recommendations, and standardized ...

Parents may be hearing a new phrase from schools and educators: high-dosage tutoring. The term can sound a little clinical, but the basic idea is straightforward. Instead of meeting with a tutor occasionally or only when a major test is approaching, a student receives consistent, structured ...