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Academic Coaching

“Am I smart, or not?” Most middle and high school aged kids ask themselves this question every day. Whether they’re sitting in a classroom taking a test, at home working on a problem set, or catching up with their friends after school, the question comes up again and...
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SAT subject tests: Should you take them?

What schools require SAT Subject tests? We’ve compiled a list of colleges that either require or recommend SAT subject tests. In recent years, the importance of SAT subject tests has decreased quite a bit.  However, some schools still like to see them. What are SAT...
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How to navigate the test accommodations process

Maybe your student has a long and documented history of their learning difference or maybe you’ve just recently learned it might be something you want to pursue.  Either way, the accommodations process can be long, stressful, and confusing. So we’re here to...
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Well rounded versus Angular

Not so many years ago, the prominent narrative for college admissions was that well-rounded applicants fared the best. Many talented students took this to heart and joined every club, every honor society, and ran for every school or club election possible. Instead of...
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What to Do on Day 1 of Your High School

What to Do on Day 1 of Your High School

The last days of August bring mixed emotions to high school students and parents alike.  Most students mourn the estival freedom that steadily slips behind them while still anxiously looking forward to what the new school year has in store: extracurricular activities,...

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