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Feb 11

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Working Through and Overcoming Test Anxiety

By Katherine Friedman ACT, AP Exams, CSET/CBEST/RICA, Elementary School, High School, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

The Myth of “Crippling” Test Anxiety We’ve all heard stories about epic test anxiety: A student who is well-prepared and knows the material suddenly can’t perform on test day. In my experience working with hundreds of students over the years, however, I have found this story to be a myth. While it is typical—and often…

Jan 06

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The Early Bird Advantage: SAT/ACT Prep

By Tyler Sage ACT, College Admissions, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

The Early Bird Catches the…Highest Score? Why to Start SAT/ACT Prep Now! You know the feeling. The calendar date that seemed a distant concern suddenly feels urgent, and you’re trying to cram every scrap of knowledge into your brain before the BIG TEST DAY! But imagine strolling in prepared: no last-minute study/sweat sessions, no late-night…

Dec 31

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First Semester Report Cards: Your Wake-Up Call for Academic Support

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

After months of classes, homework, quizzes, and tests, your child’s first semester report card arrives. If it’s all good news, then it’s time to celebrate and enjoy a much-needed vacation. But what if there are unpleasant surprises? You see a B- in math, where there used to be an A, or a C or D…

Nov 25

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Group Projects Without the Drama: A Student’s Guide to Success

By Wendy I. Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills

Why Smart Teams Still Melt Down in College Group Projects Oh no! Group work! Most students by the time they have started college have participated in all sorts of groups. Unfortunately, this "lots of group experience" often translates to "lots of bad group experience". Group members end up either doing too much work (or even…

Nov 12

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From Panicked to Primed: How to Crash Prep for Standardized Tests

By Tyler Sage ACT, CSET/CBEST/RICA, High School, HiSET, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep

Introduction: When Time is Running Out Uh oh. You thought you had time. You did have time. But your standardized test date is suddenly four weeks away, and you are woefully unprepared. Now what? Breathe. It happens! Between school, extracurriculars, part-time jobs, and social lives, even the most conscientious planners can fall behind on test…