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Summer Learning
June 4, 2020
Right now, the 2020-2021 school year seems worlds away. It’s understandable that families might not have “How can we prevent summer learning loss and prepare for the next grade level?” at the […]
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July 28, 2020
Over the past fifteen 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 in eighth grade and high school. […]
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July 23, 2020
After the abrupt ending of junior year, members of the Class of 2021 may be wondering how they can make their mark in the coming months. Many athletes, artists, and budding activists […]
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June 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered day-to-day life for all of us. It will continue to impact students in the coming weeks, months, and even years. If you’re a rising high school junior […]
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Executive Functioning
January 25, 2018
Some time during second semester, many eighth graders lose interest in their school work and either coast or crash through the remainder of the school year. This is such a bummer to […]
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January 11, 2018
Was the first half of the school year a challenge for your child? Less than stellar grades? Fine grades but totally stressed out? Don’t despair! Just because they got off on the […]
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July 14, 2017
When we work with students to break procrastination habits, our ultimate goal is to help them become independent learners. Teaching them about the “why” of their behaviors; discovering which tools, techniques, and […]
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Learning, Mindset, and Confidence
October 8, 2019
As soon as we wrote our blog post that included excellent advice from freshmen and sophomores for eighth graders, we knew we had to interview older students, too. We spoke with Michael, […]
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April 5, 2019
No doubt about it: starting high school can be scary! Wouldn’t it be nice if someone who’s made the leap could give you a heads up about what to expect? Is there […]
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November 2, 2018
For students applying to competitive high schools, eighth grade can be a stressful whirlwind of tests, applications, school visits, and emotion. Over the past decade, we’ve learned through our one-to-one work with […]
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Test Prep
February 18, 2019
If you’re a high school freshman or first-semester sophomore (or the parent of one!), and you’re starting to panic about the ACT (or SAT), we have some words of wisdom for you. […]
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September 17, 2018
In 2018, ACT offered the test in July for the first time. While it’s not the best fit for every student*, many can benefit from this summer date. Here are four reasons […]
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May 8, 2018
You know you need to study for finals, and you know you shouldn’t wait until the last minute. But what does that look like exactly? Read our tried and true approach, and […]
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Math
January 19, 2015
We work with many students who’ve struggled in math, sometimes for years. During a first session, many say they’re fuzzy on a certain concept, that they often forget how to do certain […]
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July 29, 2011
In previous posts, Sara introduced the concept of surface structure & deep structure when it comes to problem solving. She then went on to describe the ways the surface structure of problems can help students understand […]
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July 15, 2011
In her previous post, Sara described the difference between surface and deep structure in math word problems. Here, she talks about how students transfer prior knowledge to new situations. Transfer Applying past […]
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Reading and Writing
July 16, 2012
A common concern we hear from parents is that their child doesn’t read enough. Some children dislike reading because they find it tough; others find it boring or pointless. No matter the […]
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Applying to College
June 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered day-to-day life for all of us. It will continue to impact students in the coming weeks, months, and even years. If you’re a rising high school junior […]
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October 9, 2013
Did you know that there are eight different ways for students to apply to college? No wonder the application process seems complicated for so many high school seniors! Here, we break down the […]
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