Combating COVID Learning Loss
Everyone is aware of the health crisis facing the United States in 2020. As of this article, almost 250,000 Americans have died of COVID while over ten million have fallen ill this year. Thousands of businesses have been shuttered and millions of Americans have lost their jobs. There is another […]
Livius Centers Reopening: Keeping you Safe and Prepped
As of Monday, September 14 our Livius centers in Wellesley, Newton, and Lexington have reopened! We approach our Livius centers reopening with the safety and care of our families at heart. (We’re still working on our reopening plan for our Plymouth, MN center. We will update about this location when more information is available.) Our […]
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 […]
Free Test Prep: Online Drop-in SAT/ACT Classes
COVID-19 has everyone learning to do things in new ways, especially in education. However, learning entirely online can pose new challenges to students. Factor in that many high schoolers are getting ready to take the SAT and ACT, and this situation can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to. Students can stay on top of […]
Free AP Prep: Online Drop-in Class
It’s that time again for the AP exams in May. However, recent school closures due to COVID-19 have students across the country concerned. We understand this situation can feel stressful. You’ve worked hard the whole school year, and this presents a new, unprecedented challenge. But this situation doesn’t have to derail your progress. You can […]
Study Habits: How and Why to Practice Effective Studying
Whether in public or private school, most students encounter the same basic curriculum. Granted, the curriculum has changed over the years, but the fundamentals still apply. Math, language arts, history, geography, and sciences are core subjects. Some students will achieve advanced levels in these topics but all will need to develop effective study habits to […]
The Power of Public Speaking
Over the past few decades educators, politicians, and the titans of business in the United States have put an ever increasing focus on the STEM skills: science, technology, engineering, and math. These skills are incredibly important in a world in which technology plays a larger and larger role in […]
SAT Subject Tests
For students applying to the most prestigious and competitive colleges and universities, an additional step in the testing and application process is taking the SAT Subject Tests. Since only a small minority of the two million students who take the SAT each year take even one SAT Subject Test, many student and parents are […]
What are SAT/ACT Accommodations and Why You Won’t Qualify For Them
With the school year in full swing, and both the final big SAT and ACT testings approaching in December and the major spring testings looming on the horizon, the stress levels of high school students and their parents are once again on the rise. Not only are the SAT and the ACT stressful experiences […]
SAT Controversies
In the last several months, the SAT was rocked by two separate controversies that have students, parents, college counselors, and teachers all doubting the value and fairness of the SAT. Shortly after the administration of the August 25th, 2018, test date, rumors began circulating that some of the questions that appeared on the test had previously […]
Should I Take the SAT or ACT?
Considering that most colleges and universities in the United States currently accept either the SAT or the ACT as part of the application process, a common question parents and students will ask their college counselors, teachers, and test prep tutors is which one should I take? SAT or ACT? This question used to be purely […]
Questions and Answers about the Value of Advanced Placement
With all of the changes to standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT coupled with the introduction of and backlash against Common Core curriculum over the last few years, many parents and students have questions about the Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams. Some wonder if the exams and classes still hold any […]