AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

Introduction The college admissions process feels overwhelming for most families. From confusion over where your student is likely to be admitted to what colleges are looking for from applicants in the first place, families feel like they’re behind in the college admissions process before they ...

Introduction If your family has never worked with a college counselor before, you may not know what to expect at the first meeting. Don’t worry - the goal of the first meeting is not to grill your student about their passion projects or overwhelm you with dire college acceptance statistics! ...

We are a few weeks into the school year, and students should be settling into their routines. Now is the time to start looking ahead and preparing for the remainder of the fall semester. Here is a look ahead: September Prepare for the October PSAT or SAT if you are a junior or senior. ...

There’s something powerful about walking into an honors class and thinking, “I belong here.” These courses push students beyond the basics, demanding more in-depth analysis, faster pacing, and greater independence. But that challenge is exactly what builds confidence. What does an Honors ...