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Boarding High School: Is It Right For Your Teen?
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Boarding High School: Is It Right For Your Teen?

Boarding schools are especially appealing to students who are self-starters and independent. Often, these kids have had successful sleep-away camp or summer travel experiences. For those who are uncertain of whether this option would be a good fit, many institutions offer summer programs to give prospective students a gentle introduction to the boarding school experience.
An Intro To MBA Programs
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An Intro To MBA Programs

You've probably heard that an advanced business degree delivers professional opportunities, higher earning potential, and prestige. What business students don't mention is that the right school can also build your trade skills, expand your network, and make you a better manager.
Standardized Tests & Test Prep

Redshirting Kindergarten: What To Consider

My son recently made it to the travel soccer team in our district. When I went to watch his first match, I was struck by how much taller and bigger some of his teammates were compared to him.
Ivy League Athletes, Admissions, And The Academic Index
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Ivy League Athletes, Admissions, And The Academic Index

The academic index ranks applicants on a scale from 60 to 240, with each of three categories counting for 20 to 80 points: grades, SAT scores, and SAT Subject Test scores. For example, a GPA of zero is worth 20 points, and a 4.
Standardized Tests & Test Prep

How To Prepare To Send Your Child To Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a milestone in your child’s education. For many kids, it is the first step into a regular school after the familiar and cozy environment of a preschool. Here’s a look […]
High SchoolLanguages

Coding Should Not Replace Foreign Language Requirements

Allowing coding or even computer science to displace other forms of instruction belies its prominence in real-world commerce. *** In late 2013, the state of Texas passed legislation allowing some students to […]
College LifeLD/ADHD

Diagnosing A Learning Disability In College

Though learning disabilities are usually identified early in life, some students don’t discover their LDs until after they’ve entered the new academic environment of college. If you find that you consistently take […]
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Early Decision Explained

Let's start with the basics. Early decision is a binding application plan in which a student commits to attend a specific college if she is accepted ahead of their regular admissions calendar. She is at an advantage when applying early decision, because she is being considered ahead of regular decision applicants; in exchange for this advantage, she must withdraw all other applications if she is accepted to that school.
MBA

Green MBAs: Business Schools With A Focus On Sustainability

Once considered passing fads, environmental and social stewardship are now incorporated into the learning environment at most business schools. Historically, the business world has been slow to integrate social and environmental issues […]
Standardized Tests & Test Prep

7 Kindergarten-Readiness Behaviors Linked With Future Academic Success

Kindergarten marks a big transition in the life of a kid. Kindergarten teachers report that there are a few specific school-readiness behaviors they’d like their incoming students to exhibit: an enthusiasm for […]
"Having Him As A Tutor Has Helped Me A Lot In My Course."
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"Having Him As A Tutor Has Helped Me A Lot In My Course."

Noodle Pro Dane Lemberger has been tutoring for 12 years. Dane is helping one student prepare for the AP chemistry exam. “I am currently a Junior at Phillips Academy and know Dane as an […]
MathMiddle School

6 Apps To Help Your Middle School Child Master Math

Many middle schoolers struggle to understand math, and staying motivated to master basic concepts and learn advanced ones can be even more challenging. Luckily, there are plenty of apps available to help students conquer the math beast and have fun while doing it.