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Case Study: Charlie
Charlie’s parents specifically sought me out because they knew I could be firm. They had heard that I do not put up...
Case Study: Beth
Beth was the youngest of three sisters. Previously, I had successfully tutored the first two girls in the family in...
Case Study: Adam
I got my PSAT scores… now what?
This week, most sophomores and juniors have recevied their PSAT results. We promise, even if you are disappointed by...
Application Anxiety and Careers
If you were to look up “college admissions anxiety”, you would be met with countless pages. Links with titles like “6...
The End of SAT at UC
The end of the SAT and ACT at the University of California schools has been welcomed by some with applause. And why...
Schools Dropping Advanced Math in a Fumble for Equity
Recently, the local school district officials of San Mateo and Foster City made the bold proposal to drop their...
When the PSATs Matter and When They Don’t
Most high schoolers will take the PSAT for the first time in October of sophomore year. For many students, it might...
Standardized Tests
When the PSATs Matter and When They Don’t
Most high schoolers will take the PSAT for the first time in October of sophomore year. For many...
Test Prep Classes – The Everyone Solution that Works for No One
When schools partner with test prep companies to offer traditional test prep classes, there's a...
The Real Reason Why Colleges Hate Standardized Tests
A recent, oft addressed and well-documented push against the SAT and other standardized tests (for...
Colleges & Universities
Consultation Form
I got my PSAT scores… now what?
This week, most sophomores and juniors have recevied their PSAT results. We promise, even if you...
Application Anxiety and Careers
If you were to look up “college admissions anxiety”, you would be met with countless pages. Links...
Case Studies
Case Study: Charlie
Charlie’s parents specifically sought me out because they knew I could be firm. They had heard...
Case Study: Beth
Beth was the youngest of three sisters. Previously, I had successfully tutored the first two girls...