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Aug 05

If Jenny Scored Higher than Jackie and Jesse Scored Lower than Joey, Can YOU Get a Higher HSPT Score than Any of These Students?

By Theo Popov High School, HSPT, Practice Tests, Test Prep

What is the next number in the series 8, 12, 6, 10, 5, 9…? If all blips are blue and some blondes are bronze, can some blondes be blips? Which whole number is closest to the square root of 119? What is 25% of 3/4ths of 32? The HSPT is full of short questions like…

Jun 13

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Applying to private middle and high school in Los Angeles

By Eric Kim High School, Independent School Admissions

This in from Sandy Eiges, LA's top independent school admissions consultant, and owner of LA School Scout. If you are considering the private school option for middle or high school, the most important piece of applying to private school is putting together a plan to see what’s out there, narrow your list, and get through…

Apr 13

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How Many AP Classes Should You Take?

By Katherine Friedman College Admissions, High School

If you’re a high school student choosing classes for next year, an important question is how many Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes you should take. For years, the answer to this question was, “More!” The number of students taking AP classes has doubled in the past ten years, and also doubled in the ten…

Dec 22

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How to Get the Most Out of a Ten Hour Tutoring Package

By Katherine Friedman High School, Test Prep

Families consider many factors when choosing a tutoring package: time commitment, availability, the test date for test prep, and finances. For some families, a ten-hour tutoring package is the best choice, even when a lot of material needs to be covered. The good news is that you can make significant progress with just ten hours…

Oct 20

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Why One-on-One Tutoring?

By Katherine Friedman High School, Test Prep

Proven Effectiveness Numerous studies show that one-on-one tutoring by a highly qualified tutor is one of the most effective ways to increase grades, academic achievement, and test scores. It has also been proven to improve student attitudes about school, especially for the subjects in which a student is struggling. Individualized Instruction A private tutor hones…