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High School
Extracurricular Activities: How Much is Too Much?
Getting your kids involved in extracurriculars can be enriching, but sometimes taking on too much can make them stressed or unhappy. Read on for tips to finding a healthy balance. *** It’s […]
Law SchoolLSATStandardized Tests & Test Prep
20 Common LSAT Questions Answered
Noodle Pro Lisa Liberati is an LSAT expert. She has been professionally tutoring for 20 years, and has tutored thousands of students in Southern California, around the country, and all over the world.
High SchoolMath
Why Higher SAT Scores Don’t Mean Boys Are Better At Math
Given all of the factors that contribute to student scores - beyond measures of reasoning and preparedness for college, the purported objectives of the SAT and many other standardized tests - we should not just be asking why boys score higher than girls on these exams.
MCATMedical SchoolTestimonials
"She Got A Score Far Beyond What They Had Targeted."
Noodle Pro Douglas McLemore has been tutoring for years. He helped one student exceed her MCAT goal and get into medical school. “Doug McLemore helped my daughter prepare her for the MCAT. He did an […]
AdmissionsHigh School
For High School Students: Which Extracurriculars Are Most Attractive To College Admissions Officers
As a high schooler, you should participate in activities not because someone tells you to, or because it’s what everyone else is doing; you should participate because you genuinely enjoy the activity. […]
AdmissionsHigh School
How To Explain A Bad Grade In College Admissions
Sometimes bad grades come without a particularly useful explanation; they are simply the result of a failure to work at the appropriate level for the course you're taking. But some bad grades are the result of situations beyond your control.
High School
5 Steps To Improve Your High Schooler’s Reading Comprehension
No matter what academic or career path awaits your high schooler, reading comprehension skills will serve your student well. Strong reading comprehension is one of the most valuable skills a student can […]
When Is The Best Time To Prepare For The SAT Or ACT?
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
When Is The Best Time To Prepare For The SAT Or ACT?
Everyone has an optimum time to take the ACT or SAT. Use these four tips to find the best time to prepare — and take — your test. When do you start preparing for […]
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Mistakes To Avoid In Your MBA Application
Here are some common mistakes to avoid in your MBA application, culled from the combined experiences of the expert former MBA admissions directors at Fortuna Admissions. Make no mistake, an MBA Admissions […]
Law SchoolLSATStandardized Tests & Test Prep
100 Ways To Improve Your LSAT Score
If you're planning on taking the LSAT, you know that there are plenty of online and in-print resources with tips and tricks for mastering the exam. You also know that there are few places to find all of that information - hundreds of web-tutorials and thousands of workbook pages coupled with real-world experience and expertise - summarized in only a few pages.
20 MCAT Questions Answered
MCATMedical SchoolStandardized Tests & Test Prep
20 MCAT Questions Answered
The MCAT is designed to assess a student's ability to problem solve and think critically, and to test their knowledge of natural behavior and social science concepts and principles. Almost all U.S. medical schools (and many Canadian schools) use a student's MCAT scores as a major factor in the admissions decision.
2EReading List
5 Recommended Books For Parents Of Twice Exceptional Kids
Parenting a twice exceptional child can be a challenge, so it's important to remember that you are not facing this alone. There are many resources available for parents of 2E kids, from after school enrichment programs, to apps, to family support groups.