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Getting Organized For Back To School: Elementary School

Good organizational skills need to be modeled and reinforced. *** It’s almost time to go back to school! Whether your child cannot wait to walk through those school doors, or is clinging […]
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"Thank You For Your Guidance And Time."

I have heard some news about law school and it’s very good! *** Noodle Pro Jonathan Arak has been tutoring for 28 years. One law student attributes his acceptances and a scholarship offers […]
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How To Write Your Common App Essay - Part 5 Of 8

This week, Noodle Pro Jennifer Rosen discusses Prompt 4 of the Common App essay: Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale.
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Getting Organized For Back To School: Middle School

Here are a few tips for getting you and your middle-schooler organized, so they can start the school year off right. *** It’s that time of the year again when millions of […]
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A Case For The ACT

A big part of a successful college application is simply the ability to stand out from the crowd. As a student, you don't need to take the SAT because that is what all of the other students in your class are doing.
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Application Essay Dos And Don’ts From A College Advisor

As one admissions official put it, "The most important thing in the essay is not the 'what,' but the 'why.' We have the 'what' from your list of extracurriculars, scores, and awards. We now want to know the 'why,' the motivations that drive you."
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How To Help Children With Special Needs Get Organized For Back To School

Getting ready for the new school year can be hectic no matter what. But having a child with a disability means there are a few additional things to think about. Whether your […]
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"Not Only An Effective Tutor, But A Highly Seasoned Professional."

Bill remains my “go-to” tutor for both the SAT and the ACT. *** Noodle Pro Bill Oliver has been tutoring for 12 years. He is a go-to tutor for the ACT and SAT […]
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How To Overcome Language Barriers When Your Family Moves To The US

I talked with Shizuna, a Japanese citizen, about some of the problems her family faced due to lack of English fluency, and how she found the right solution for her family. Shizuna, her husband, and their two young children relocated to the United States in 2011 when a career opportunity opened for her husband.
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How To Write Your Common App Essay - Part 4 Of 8

This week, Noodle Pro Kate Fisher discusses Prompt 3 of the Common App essay: Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
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Verbal Commitment vs. National Letter Of Intent: The Differences Recruits Should Know

High school sports are exciting, but the stakes are even higher when college recruiters enter the equation. Two terms that can cause confusion for high schoolers looking to participate in college athletics […]
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ADHD vs. Specific Learning Differences: What Parents Need To Know

When a child is first diagnosed with ADHD or SLD, the importance of the exact terms and acronyms that professionals use may be unclear to parents. *** Imagine that your child is […]