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There’s a lot to know about the high school entrance tests and admissions process! To help you understand the ins and outs, we’ll share timely info and practical […]

The bad news (aka the most unsurprising news ever): a global pandemic will cause school-related shortfalls. The good news: there’s enough time this summer to take […]

In some ways, sophomore year can be a breather. Students have settled into the rhythms of high school, and have some time before the work of […]

Over the past sixteen years, we’ve learned through our one-to-one work with students that setting up a solid foundation in seventh grade leads to big gains […]

With the ever-changing college admissions landscape, members of the Class of 2024 may be wondering what they can do to stand out to college admissions officers. […]

We know that the “summer slump” (students’ loss of academic knowledge over summer break) is real. How do we prevent that loss and even help children […]

Starting a new school year can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-racking, maybe most especially for high school freshmen. On top of the usual adjustments, they have […]

Junior year is not for the faint of heart. Tougher classes. Thesis. Leadership roles. ACT. College visits. AP exams. Thankfully, spending some time on skill-building and […]

While summer learning is important for children of all ages, it’s imperative for incoming first through fourth graders. Any loss during this time will be compounded […]

You’ve probably heard the phrase “brain drain” used when educators talk about the importance of summer learning. It’s the number one reason we encourage students of […]