Feb 12, 2016 | High School, Study Skills
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...
Oct 7, 2015 | College Prep, Education in the News, For Parents, High School, Homework, SAT/ACT, Study Skills
This is one of the most common questions that we are getting from parents of students in the class of 2017. During junior year, the SAT will be changing in March. As of now, most colleges and universities are planning to accept either the current or the redesigned...
Jan 11, 2013 | For Parents, High School, Study Skills
It’s that dreaded time of year: mid-term season. Parents and students alike dread mid-term exams, but with a few tips, there is no reason to be afraid. The key— as in all things — is to be prepared. The first step is to be organized. Don’t study in a slapdash manner....
Sep 14, 2011 | School Transition, Study Skills
It’s getting to be back to school time, and that means some preparation is in order. Going back to school isn’t a simple matter of packing a kid’s lunch and sending him or her off. Some additional thought is required. This website has some...
Jan 23, 2011 | Study Skills
Previously we examined some tips for mid-term exam studies. We will continue that here by talking about specific strategies to use on different types of exam questions. If there is one thing students are familiar with, it’s multiple choice exams. But as important as...
Jan 21, 2011 | Study Skills
It’s that dreaded time of year: mid-term season. Parents and students alike dread mid-terms, but with a few tips, there is no reason to be afraid. The key— as in all things — is to be prepared. Today we are going to cover some of the study skills you will need to get...
