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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 the score, there is no reason to freak out just yet!   Before we get into it, please check out this blog that generally explains how you should...

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 Ways to Fight College Application Stress” and “How to Deal With Application Anxiety”. At every step of the college admissions process, students are...

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 wouldn’t it be? The original rationale of the case brought against the use of these tests cited the fact that the tests were biased towards people who...
Is a Gap Year Right for You? 5 Benefits

Is a Gap Year Right for You? 5 Benefits

https://youtu.be/ToqVJWxd_Hs What is a gap year?  A gap year refers to taking time off between high school and college. Some students choose to take the time off because they want a “real world” experience before heading off to school for another four years. Some...

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Mindprint: SAT vs. ACT Made Easy

Conventional wisdom says to take both the SAT and ACT as a diagnostic to see which one’s the better fit. But when you have more information at your fingertips, you really shouldn’t. And with the pandemic, it’s challenging to take both these days, not to mention time-consuming. Keep reading for an easier way to choose which test to take.

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25 Colleges That Allow Gap Years

25 Colleges That Allow Gap Years

Not quite ready to jump into college life? A gap year may be just what you need! A gap year is a year you take off from your studies, typically between high school graduation and college matriculation. You could spend the year working at an internship, traveling the...

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Tutoring Industry around the World

Tutoring Industry around the World

Private tutoring industry in South Korea account for more than 12 percent of total household expenditures… is the US catching up? As the demands of high school and the competition in college admissions continue to increase, it’s no surprise that the tutoring industry...

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What makes a good tutor?

What makes a good tutor?

We firmly believe our tutoring team is the best tutoring team in all of Baltimore, and that’s largely because of who we hire and how we train.  Our tutors scored 98th percentile or higher, underwent an intense hiring process, and completed rigorous training. Our...

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