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Sep 04
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Mindfulness for Students: Daily Practices to Reduce Academic Stress

By Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep
With standardized test preparation starting earlier and earlier, increased emphasis on honors classes, APs and “getting ahead”, all while extracurricular activities haven’t slowed down at all, students can feel under a lot of pressure. There are a number of things students can do to reduce stress, such as planning ahead and getting help in academic…
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Sep 01
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Digital Test Prep Tools: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Uses with a Tutor for SAT, ACT, and ISEE

By ACT, CSET/CBEST/RICA, HiSET, HSPT, ISEE, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep
Twenty years ago, paper tests were the norm and digital tests were an experimental oddity. Today, digital testing is the norm and paper tests are becoming less and less common. As digital testing has become more commonplace, test preparation tools have also increasingly moved to an online, digital format. This transformation brings new opportunities for…
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Aug 12
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Hispanic teen with head between her hands looking worried staring down at a sheet of paper on a desk with students behind her writing at their desks

High School Stress Management: Practical Tips for Teens to Thrive Academically and Emotionally

By Accommodations, ACT, AP Exams, College Admissions, High School, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep
Stress. You know the feeling. You’ve planned and prepped everything, yet you still get that sinking sensation that there’s too much to do and not enough time. Studying, practice, APs, exams, leadership roles, college essays – it feels like Tetris on hard mode, with tasks stacking up, and yet one more thing thrown your way…
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Jun 03
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How to Write a Strong Personal Statement

By College Admissions, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep
The dreaded personal statement. One compelling document highlighting everything you stand for, lauding your rigorous academic and extracurricular load, while simultaneously exploring the unique gifts that make you exceptionally qualified for this specific school. How do you craft this effectively? How do you even begin to showcase your individuality – pitch your specific “brand” –…
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