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 […]
What GPA Do I Need?
“What GPA do I need?” This, in addition to “What SAT score do I need?” is perhaps the question I am asked most. In May, as another school year ends, many families will sit down to review the year’s academic performance. They will also compile a list of colleges and universities that best align with […]
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 […]
College Video Tours: A Guide to Your Virtual College Visit
Under normal circumstances, every fall and spring, high school juniors and seniors complete college visits. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is having effects on all aspects of education. As a result, lots of educational institutions are going online, and not just for classes. In-person activities, including college visits, are canceled for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, there […]
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 […]
Remote Learning and Staying Connected with Friends
With COVID-19 affecting currently affecting most countries, social distancing is an important step in slowing the viral spread. Because of this, many students are now engaged in remote learning. However, it’s easy to feel isolated without seeing your classmates and friends in person, and this can lead to negative feelings. It’s important to find ways […]
Learning Support and Supplemental Education at Home
Right now, students and parents around the country are adapting to a new normal. They’re figuring out how to learn from home, creating and keeping new schedules, interacting with online platforms, and following lesson plans. Most students have access to resources provided by their schools, such as articles, workbooks, and textbooks. However, this material can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your Daily Schedule in Quarantine with Schools Closed
With COVID-19 disrupting just about every part of our daily lives, many people want to know how to make a schedule that meets their children’s needs. After all, school typically determines most of the familial schedule. With schools across the country currently closed until further notice, many parents feel they’re left holding the proverbial bill. […]