How Will the End of School Year 2020 Be Different?
We’ve finally made it to June! I’m sure you’re starting to feel some sense of relief, just like me, that summer is almost here. Many students only have a few weeks left of remote learning. Many seniors have already had their virtual commencements. As a former teacher, the end of the school year has always […]
AP Test 2020 Glitches – SAT Preview?
For the first time ever, College Board administered the AP exams remotely this year. Normally, students gather in classrooms to take the three-hour-long exams in mid-May. This year, due to the current pandemic, was different. Students around the country logged onto their computers from home at set times. The plan was to access and download […]
No Grades, No Problem! Or Is It?
Initially, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. we believed that schools would be closed for a few weeks. Well, here we are. Those 2 weeks turned into 2 months. Those 2 months have now turned into the remainder of the school year continuing online learning. There is even some uncertainty about whether students will […]
Post-Coronavirus Testing Timeline for Sophomores
In the spring of sophomore year, many high students begin the process of determining their college application test calendar. Sophomore test prep is a big part of this. Sophomores have to decide when to take the SAT for the first time. Do they wait (like many others) until March of their junior year to take […]
Teacher’s Perspective: How to Play Catch-Up this Summer
This time of year is typically when families start to look for a summer camp for their child, or schools begin enrolling students for summer school. Since COVID-19 has caused many cancellations, what are we supposed to do to keep our children engaged and stay current or catch up with their academics? Summer is the […]
What to Do Now that Summer Programs Are Cancelled?
In our experience working with hundreds of thousands of students from different geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, what we can definitively tell you is that the landscape of college admissions has become increasingly more competitive with every passing year. This doesn’t even factor in admissions complications due to coronavirus. A good GPA and solid SAT […]
CEO of Livius Speaks with Jessica from 101.7 The Bull
If you’re looking for ways for your child to stay ahead with their education, there are lots of options. Online education and online academic support are popular choices, but what is the best way to implement them? Jessica from 101.7 The Bull had a chat with Livius CEO Neil Khaund about ideas for parents. Listen […]
Post-Coronavirus Testing Timeline for Juniors
In April, the College Board cancelled the March, May, and June SAT dates. Immediately, millions of high school juniors saw their college application and testing timeline crumble before their eyes. Each year, approximately half of high school juniors take the SAT for the first time on the March test date. Of the remaining half, some […]
Open Book Test Prep: Our Tips for the AP 2020 Exams
It’s official: this year’s wave of AP exams will be unlike any we have seen before. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The College Board made major changes to the basic format of the exams. In short, each AP exam will be taken at home online and will be an open book test. While open […]
Tips and Tricks for Effective Note Taking Methods
Every day, lots of people take notes, though few of us ever learned explicitly how to do it effectively. Instead, most people, whether students in classes or busy professionals in presentations, learned their note taking methods the fly. Note taking is a key part of learning new and vital information, and it’s important to find […]
June SAT Cancellation: What It Means for Students
Last week, The College Board announced the cancellation of the June 6, 2020 SAT date in light of COVID-19 concerns. We understand that, on top of everything else, this news can feel like a major wrench in students’ college timeline plans. With the June SAT canceled, here’s key information to keep in mind: What Does […]
Maintaining Schoolwork Momentum from Home
Currently, schools around the country are indefinitely closed to in-person classes due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, this has not halted education. Schools are utilizing a variety of means including online learning to make sure students can still study at home. Unless you were already being homeschooled or attending high school online, this is probably […]