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Time to use Self-Reflection to Measure Your Academic Success!

At first we were concerned with October exhaustion, now, it’s time to use self-reflection to measure your academic success! Importantly, as a diligent student, you must ask yourself questions through self-reflection in critical moments. Over time, these reflective questions will build an understanding of how you best approach education, and contribute to your success as […]

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Support teachers during Covid and what is ‘October Exhaustion’?

Overwhelmed in October? Students, parents, and teachers all understand the feeling of being overwhelmed this year. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates this feeling. It’s time to support our teachers. Because of Covid, fatigue takes a new depth in meaning this October, teachers note the month as the most challenging work-wise. This slump— referred to as ‘October […]

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Stay Organized this School Year

Most students juggle a full course load in addition to extracurricular activities. Often, this mix of textbooks, athletic wear, and club fundraiser materials can be jumbled together. We have compiled eight fantastic organization solutions guaranteed to make Marie Kondo proud. 1. Label all of your files and folders With digital note-taking, online textbooks and virtual […]

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Studying for the HSPT

Ample emphasis is placed on the SAT and ACT for high school seniors. These are touted as the “biggest” exams of a student’s life. However, for the private school pupil, the High School Placement Test (HSPT) proves a major undertaking. What is the HSPT? The HSPT has existed for five decades. It is used to […]

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5 Things Students Should Do Before High School Graduation

There are a few things that we feel absolutely every high school student in America should cross off of their bucket list before graduation. While we recognize that there are different strokes for different folks, these five items are universally beneficial. Regardless of whether the post-high school plan consists of college, trade school or full-time […]

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Study Tips for Midterm Season

Regardless of whether your child attends elementary school or university, studying remains an essential part of academic life. Often, the month of October ushers in a period of midterm assessments. Students might juggle oral exams, written tests and essays. Take advantage of a few study tips we have compiled to make midterms go more smoothly. […]

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Your College Application is More Than Grades and Test Scores

When applying to university, the admissions require consider more than just grades. It’s common knowledge that colleges take into account a student’s academic rigor, their written recommendations, and their standardized test scores. But did you know that factors like community service, extended travel experience and specialized skills can also be attractive qualities in a college […]

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Was the June SAT scored unfairly?

Many parents and high school students were in an uproar this summer after the SAT results arrived. It seems that the composite scores for the June exam date were markedly low compared to previous dates, nationwide. College Board released a statement explaining that the scoring reflecting the fact that the June version of the exam […]

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Choosing the Right Level of Academic Rigor

What do all parents have in common? They want success for their children. It is no secret that a large part of success stems from playing to one’s individual strengths. In the world of education, not all classes are created equal when it comes to student aptitudes. But parents are in luck because most public […]

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Six Affordable Graduation Gifts That All Recent Grads Will Love

A music streaming gift subscription. Pandora Radio and Spotify offer one-year subscriptions of their ad-free streaming services, which means 365 days of virtually unlimited tunes! Every time your graduate turns on their sound system, they’ll have you to thank. A Movie Pass. This service allows users to view one movie per day in theaters. It’s […]

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Make Your Child a Competitive Ivy League Candidate

Nowadays, the college your child attends can exercise significant influence on their careers. Some universities boast top-tier programs, luxurious amenities or celebrity alumni. But no collection of universities in the United States has amassed quite the level of prestige that the Ivy League commands today. Consisting of eight universities, the Ivy League is synonymous with […]

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A Moment of Silence

Acknowledging the February 14th mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and the seventeen individuals who were killed as a result is essential. As fellow educators, community members and simply human beings, we join in the mourning of the lives that were taken. During times of tragedy, healing is often accompanied […]

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10-Minute Enrichment

Looking to infuse your child’s day with a bit of enrichment, but short on time? Nowadays, a parent’s schedule is jam-packed with obligations. Still, finding time to actively expose your child to new and interesting concepts is crucial. We have compiled three 10-minute ways to enrich your child’s day, regardless of whether they are in […]

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Are You Ready To Take Your ACTs?

As you are preparing for college you may ask yourself if you are ready to take your ACTs or when most students take them? There are many things to consider when deciding when to take ACTs. It is not uncommon to see students take their ACT 2 or 3 times to try and improve their […]

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Why We Love Flashcards (And You Should Too)

  There are many different reasons to love flash cards. Maybe you haven’t found your reason to love flashcards yet and think they are very boring. Here are some of the reasons that we love flashcards and thing that you should too. Let’s start off with why flashcards are important. There are tons of articles […]

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5 Symptoms That Your Child Is Struggling With Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a problem is a learning disability that is undiagnosed in children, even though they struggle in school.There are many symptoms that your child is struggling with dyslexia. Some of them depend on the age of your child and how severe they have it. Dyslexia is most noticeable in children. It can affect your […]

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5 Free Ways To Learn a Language (On Any Device)

Being able to speak the local language or at least knowing some of the basic phrases can make your trip to a different country more enjoyable. Or maybe you just have an interest in a language and would like to learn it. Here are the top 5 ways to learn a new language completely free […]

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What is Tutoring?

What is tutoring? That is a very good question, When using the dictionary, tutoring is defined as “a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another.” A question many ask is why would you need a private tutor? The purpose of tutoring is to help students through teaching them to become independent learners who […]

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Gifted and Talented Testing For Children

Do you believe your child may be gifted and/or talented? Have began to look into the special programs that you can send them to? We wanted to take a few blogs to explain the process of looking more into the gifted and talented services. To begin, your child will need to take a few tests to determine […]

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