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How You Can Be An Awesome Classroom Parent
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
How You Can Be An Awesome Classroom Parent
At school, there are boundless volunteer opportunities for parents, but many think that the role of classroom parent is the crown jewel of them all. It is the ideal philanthropic situation for […]
LD/ADHD
Recognizing The Signs Of Dyslexia
When it comes to recognizing warning signs of dyslexia, the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity has compiled a thorough list that identifies red flags from preschool through adulthood. By definition, the […]
A Strategy To Help Your Child With Time Management
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
A Strategy To Help Your Child With Time Management
With competing responsibilities to juggle, the weight of the commitments can take a toll on your child, and can contribute to your family's overall level of stress. Kids who don't know how to manage their time and meet their responsibilities may find that, in the end, their grades suffer.
LD/ADHD
The Case For Testing Accommodations
Tests are certainly not the only - nor are they the best - way to measure learning, but they are an unavoidable part of school life for most children in the United States.
College Life
A College Career Counselor’s Tribute to Liberal Arts Education
Liberal arts students are the rebels of academia. Their disciplines are often declared impractical, and their degrees branded wastes of time and money. And that's just the feedback coming from some of the parents of liberal arts majors!
AdmissionsAthletesHigh School
Initial-Eligibility Requirements For Aspiring Collegiate Student-Athletes
Are you a college-bound student-athlete? If so, there are many factors that you'll need to consider when thinking about which school to attend. One of the most important things that you must understand are initial-eligibility requirements, which are the academic prerequisites that must be met prior to being eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
College Life
6 Things Your Professor Wants To Hear During Office Hours
Don't stop in spontaneously and expect to get detailed information. Your professor may need some prep time to give you the best advice. Email first, and explain what you'd like to learn more about; ask to schedule a good time to have a conversation.
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"They Have A Better Understanding Of The Tests."
Noodle Pro Marguerita Merrick has been tutoring for 12 years. She helped siblings prep for the SHSAT, SAT, and ACT. “Marguerita worked with all my children over 3-4 years. She had a wonderful way […]
Kindergarten Cutoff Dates: Fall Birthdays And Other Woes
Admissions
Kindergarten Cutoff Dates: Fall Birthdays And Other Woes
Kindergarten cutoff dates have been gradually standardizing for years, and nationally, most are now predominantly clustered in the fall. These changes ostensibly ensure that students are more capable when they begin than children in the past.
The Shortest ACT Prep Book Ever: Improve Your ACT Score In Five Brief Chapters
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
The Shortest ACT Prep Book Ever: Improve Your ACT Score In Five Brief Chapters
Plan to take the ACT two or three times. If you achieve your goal on the first or second try, congratulations! But most students score lower on their first test than they had done in practice.
High SchoolMiddle School
Questions To Ask On Your High School Tour
The years have flown by, and suddenly your chubby faced toddler is now a fast-growing adolescent. With middle school graduation just around the corner, it's time to tackle the task of choosing where your child will spend the next four years of secondary education.
AdmissionsHigh School
Roadmap To College For High Schoolers: What To Do Grade By Grade
Students are thinking about college earlier and earlier thanks to the ever-growing hype around low acceptance rates and the increasing cost of tuition. High school students want success and as manageable a […]