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Virtual Learning- It Just Got Real!
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the nation, the disruption and chaos it has caused can be felt in every facet of our lives. Requirements of social distancing have wreaked havoc on the public school system, resulting in school closures for at least a month....
What Does It Mean to Be Waitlisted?
When college decision letters start rolling in, the anticipation of being accepted or denied admission can feel overwhelming. The response in this letter could determine where you spend the next four or five years. But what if your response is “waitlisted"? How long...
College Campus Resources
Living on a college campus is a unique and exciting experience. After the college years, you won’t have the opportunity to live in a building with hundreds of other students your age or enjoy lunches and dinners you don't have to cook. While the dorms and dining hall...
Test Taking Tips
If there is one thing students are familiar with, it’s exams. All kinds of exams; the ones with multiple choice answers, true/false questions, an essay or two, and yes... even math exams! While it's important to understand subject content, it is also helpful to apply...
The Benefits of Community College
Update: This post was originally written February 2020. Since then, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted families and education across the world. With continued uncertainty of how colleges will adhere to CDC guidelines in the fall of 2021, community college is a stable...
Should I Take the ACT or SAT?
One of the questions we are asked most frequently is “should I take the ACT”? I always tell juniors that they should try both the SAT and the ACT. Even if you do not take an official test, you should at least take a practice test of each to get an idea of the...
Opportunity Knocks: Choosing Career Paths, Part 2
Years ago, employees prepared for one career with one company and retired after 30 years of working for that company. Today, there are no guarantees when it comes to a job, no promises that you will be employed with a company until you’re ready to move on. The more...
The Sky’s the Limit: Self-Assessment and Career Exploration, Part 1
It's never too early to daydream about your future career. Remember in elementary school when you sported a white doctor’s coat with a stethoscope and pretended to treat patients or taught your favorite subject to a group of imaginary students? In middle school you...
SAT/ACT Grammar Rules
The writing section of the SAT or English section of the ACT both require a strong understanding of grammar and usage rules. On the SAT, the Standard English Conventions questions test students on grammar to include verbs, punctuation (comma, colon, apostrophe, etc.),...
The Remedy for Senioritis
There’s a disease called senioritis, and we hear it’s contagious. It usually peaks around February of senior year, after early decision acceptance letters have been opened and college plans confirmed. Symptoms include a lack of motivation, decreased attention to...
Regroup for More Success and Less Stress This School Year
As winter drags on and first semester is behind us, it’s easy to lose that motivation that you started the year with. It’s around this time that we start to see a breakdown in the homework routine leading to overwhelmed students that are struggling to catch back up or...
Adding it Up: Tricks & Traps for the SAT & ACT Math
The beauty of algebra lies in the simplicity of one correct answer (and only one!). Not only is the answer to a math question either correct or incorrect, there’s objective reasoning to back it up. Keep these tips and tricks in mind when sitting for the math section...
How to Select AP Classes
Honors, or pre-AP, classes differ from regular classes in that they are generally faster paced and often dive deeper into subject content. Some schools offer honors classes freshman through senior year, although many cut the honors version of a course if the...
A Major Decision: How to Choose a College Major
A major, or declared field of study, is an important decision as it indicates which classes you must take to earn a college degree. These major classes are designed to provide the knowledge and academic background needed for an entry-level job in a specific field....
Addressing Conflict in the Classroom
Some teachers are easy to click with. They inspire and encourage, teaching you not only about a subject but about life. You genuinely look forward to their class and might even seek them out for advice. On the other hand, some teachers aren't as easy to connect with....
Changes to the ACT
Changes are coming to the ACT! Starting spring of 2021,* high school students sitting for the ACT can retake individual test sections as opposed to the entire test. For example, a student who scored high on the math and science sections but low on the reading and...
On College Time: 4 Time Management Tips for the College Freshman
The independence and freedom of college life can be liberating... and stressful! When transitioning from a 30-hour school week and constant parental reminders to a 15-hour school week and no one looking over your shoulder, you have plenty of opportunities to manage...
How to Choose a Safety School
Applying to college involves more than a completed application; it requires research and a strategy. With fierce competition among the elite, and not so elite, colleges, there are no guarantees you will be accepted into your top school. That's why the best college...
College Roadmap
"Overwhelming" is the number one word we hear to describe the college admissions process. Since every choice matters when it comes to college admissions, the weight of a single choice can feel excruciating. Our goal at Tri-Ed Tutoring is to take that weight off your...
Free Money for College
Who doesn't want free money for college tuition, textbooks, and living expenses? That's exactly what you get when you are offered, or awarded, an academic scholarship or grant. Scholarships are typically awarded based on merit; if you've excelled in academics,...