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Are Tutors Really That Effective? A Guide for Elementary School Parents 150 150 Emma Taylor

Are Tutors Really That Effective? A Guide for Elementary School Parents

Most parents want their child to excel at their studies from the time they are very young to the day that they graduate from college. However, this ability to do well starts extremely early on in a child’s elementary school days. If you’re worried that your child is struggling with their studies and have heard…

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Timeline for College Preparation in High School 150 150 Teaching Staff

Timeline for College Preparation in High School

The transition to high school is often accompanied by big changes. Freshmen are often overwhelmed by increased schoolwork, various extracurricular activities, and bustling hallways. This transition can cause students to forget about university or college applications. Many students today procrastinate, and are unnecessarily stressed by the lack of planning. Students should realize the importance of…

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The History of the ACT and its Advantages for Students 150 150 School Tutoring

The History of the ACT and its Advantages for Students

For high school students, making the leap from the safety of high school into a university setting can be intimidating. But, before the worries over student loan debt and what to major in begin, the entire process starts with a simple test,the ACT. If you are a high school student debating over whether or not…

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5 Ways to Help Students Learn With Dyslexia 150 150 Emma Taylor

5 Ways to Help Students Learn With Dyslexia

In order to learn and be successful in school, students must develop proficient skills in reading and writing. For students with dyslexia, this learning disability can cause them to struggle in these areas. School can become frustrating and may make them feel that they are below their peers. Often, a student’s underachievement can seem like…

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Tips and Strategies on Note-Taking 150 150 Teaching Staff

Tips and Strategies on Note-Taking

The ability to take good notes is highly-desirable among all ages. Ideally, students should focus on listening, in addition to writing down good notes. Note-taking skills allow students to learn during and after class; the best class notes are legible, concise and contain any information that is helpful. These skills are developed over time and…

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The Importance of Midterms 150 150 Teaching Staff

The Importance of Midterms

Midterms provide students with a very accurate representation of how they are doing in their classes. Students who perform well in their midterm exam should not be easily fooled into thinking that they will pass the class with little effort for the remainder of the semester. On the contrary, students will need to ensure that…

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College Preparation in High School 150 150 Teaching Staff

College Preparation in High School

Students have many mixed views towards starting college. Some students are anxious and unsure of what to expect while other students see college as a beacon of hope and freedom, a place where they may explore their individuality and independence. No matter what the reason, each student must still make the effort to get into…

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What is considered a High SAT Score? 150 150 Teaching Staff

What is considered a High SAT Score?

Overview: In order to discuss whether a SAT score is high or not, we must first discuss how the SAT are scored, and what they are for. The SAT is a tool designed to assess your academic readiness for college. Every SAT test should only test what students have already done in class, and all…

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Why Sleep is Important 150 150 Teaching Staff

Why Sleep is Important

What is sleep? Living in a new generation of technology and exponential progress, there seems to be a general trend of students and teenagers sleeping less and less. Nighttime studying, pre- bedtime gaming, and midnight cellphone checks are taking a toll on more and more students. To assess the impact that all of these activities…

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Science Fair Project Ideas 150 150 Teaching Staff

Science Fair Project Ideas

It’s that time of year again where you and your child have to prepare for the annual school science fair. Science fairs are a great way for students to show off their research and innovative skills, which will set them apart from crowd, while still having some fun! The most difficult part of any science…

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What is an acceptable SAT score? 150 150 Teaching Staff

What is an acceptable SAT score?

Every year, high school students are required to write the SAT tests in order to help colleges across the United States determine whether or not a student will be successful in their undergraduate program. This puts a lot of pressure on students, especially in cases where it is difficult to determine whether or not a…

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The SMART Model 150 150 Teaching Staff

The SMART Model

How to Keep up (And Succeed) in School When a new semester begins, there can be a lot of excitement for the new school term with new courses to take and new teachers to meet. However, there can also be a lot of anxiety as students prepare to face the new material, tests, and exams.…

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Tips on Time Management 150 150 Teaching Staff

Tips on Time Management

An important skill for any student or professional is time management.  Planning ahead and allotting time for certain activities prevent a last-minute scramble before a deadline. As the year progresses, students take on more responsibility with assignments, tests, exams and extra-curriculars. As such, it is vital that students start time managing their days as early…

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AP Classes: Worth It? 150 150 Teaching Staff

AP Classes: Worth It?

What is the Advanced Placement (AP) Program? The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is run by both the United States and Canada and allows students to take college/university level examinations in high school to gain the respective college/university level credits. AP Exams are written in the month of April and scored from 1 to 5. Each…

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Healthy Habits to Live By 150 150 Teaching Staff

Healthy Habits to Live By

In today’s modern society, it seems increasingly difficult to stay energized and follow the steps to a healthy lifestyle. It should also be recognized that it is no easier for students to remain healthy than it is for adults. Above all else, if any individual wants to be able to handle the stress brought upon…

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Help Your Child Prepare for the SAT/ACT 150 150 Kristen

Help Your Child Prepare for the SAT/ACT

Whether your child decides to take the SAT, the ACT, or both, he or she is making a big commitment. Although your child’s entire academic career has influence on what he or she will choose to do after high school, the SATs and ACTs can play a large role in determining your child’s future. Here…

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What Parents Should Know About Standardized Tests 150 150 Kristen

What Parents Should Know About Standardized Tests

You may have been hearing a lot about standardized testing in the classroom recently. Some say standardized testing can be a beneficial tool to objectively measure the performance of both students and teachers, while others argue that standardized testing leads to “teaching for the test” and does not leave enough room for more creative and…

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Tips for Writing a Good Paper Teaching Staff

Tips for Writing a Good Paper

Throughout your academic career, you’re going to be faced with a variety of assignments. However, probably the most assignment you’ll encounter most often – and especially in college – is writing a paper. Writing and communication skills are critical for academic success. Since you’ll likely be writing papers throughout your high school and college careers,…

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SAT Subjects Offered on the SAT Subject Tests 150 150 Emma Taylor

SAT Subjects Offered on the SAT Subject Tests

What subjects are offered on the SAT Subject Tests? Students and parents alike are usually anxious to find ways to prepare for the process of applying to college.  One of the most beneficial aspects of the process is to be familiar with the standardized testing options.    In addition to the SAT or ACT, students may…

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The SAT Writing Section & The ACT Writing Section 150 150 Emma Taylor

The SAT Writing Section & The ACT Writing Section

What you need to know about the Writing sections of the SAT and ACT While multiple choice questions can cause some concern, students are generally more comfortable with that format.  But with the Writing sections of both the SAT and the ACT, students may be a little more apprehensive about taking the test.  So, it’s…

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