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Sep 30

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Will UC Schools Require the SAT or ACT Again? What Families Need to Know

By Katherine Friedman ACT, High School, SAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

In 2021, a great experiment in college admissions began: the University of California decided to drop the SAT and ACT from their application requirements, making it the largest major US university system to go test-free. Now that the UCs have gone through several admissions cycles, many professors and administrators are urging them to reconsider their…

Sep 04

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How to Talk to Your Child About Bullying: A Parent’s Guide Part 2

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

How to encourage open communication about bullying at home It is a terrible thing for a child to be bullied, but it can be heartbreaking and distressing to learn that your child has been participating in bullying behavior. To best address and remedy the problem, you will need to have conversations in which your child…

Aug 12

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SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Should You Take in 2026?

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Test Prep

The question of whether to take the SAT or the ACT is one of the most common questions asked of tutors. Over the past couple of years, there have been some major changes to both tests that might change the answer that we give an individual student. The basic advice, however, remains the same: take…

Jul 29

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How to Talk to Your Child About Bullying: A Parent’s Guide to Open Communication

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

How to encourage open communication about bullying at home with a child who is being bullied To get ideas on how to encourage children to talk about bullying, let’s look at some reasons why kids DON’T want to talk about bullying (Why don't kids ask for help?) and what approaches can be helpful for each…

Jul 16

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Common Mistakes Incoming Freshmen Make (and How to Avoid Them)

By Arash Fayz Accommodations, College Admissions, High School, Study Skills

Written by Adrianne Owings — Adrianne is a Senior Admissions Consultant for H&C Education and TV/film director, producer, writer, and actress currently based in LA. Starting college is an exciting time for many students but can also feel overwhelming. Rather than worrying about planning the next four years, focus on making the most of your…