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3 Key Principles for the SAT
Why Believe Anything? In the age of fake news and alternative facts, it often feels impossible to tell what is true...
5 Tips for Choosing a College During the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made choosing a college this year anything but normal. High school juniors and...
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...
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...
The science behind motivation
What is motivation and why is it important? Motivation is an internal process of goal-directed behavior. Sometimes it's induced by drive, other times by need, but motivation is really just a desire for change. Motivation is important to most aspects of human...
5 SAT Skills That Will Stay With You Forever
Most of us are aware that the SAT and ACT are important for college admissions purposes, and many students prepare for the SAT just to get the score they need to get into their choice college. However, the tests also emphasize some skills that can be utilized in the...
Will Coronavirus Impact College Admissions?
Talk of coronavirus is everywhere, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. While we don’t want to sensationalize or underestimate the scope of the virus (but, everyone, please wash your hands!), this blog will discuss the potential implications of...
Technology vs. Human Impact of Education
McKinsey & Co., an elite consulting firm, published a report last month focused on technology and efficiency in education. The report estimates that the 50 hours that a typical teacher currently works a week could be reduced by 20 to 40 percent through the...
Honors colleges within larger universities–the best of both worlds?
If you are looking at colleges, you’ve probably noticed that many schools, especially larger universities, have honors colleges or honors programs. Honors colleges claim to offer the atmosphere and attention of a small liberal arts school and to create a tight-knit...
How to get the most out of a campus visit
Although applying to college may be stressful, a lot of fun things come with it, including visiting college campuses. You can surf the web as much as you want, but the only way to truly get a feel for a school is a campus visit. Visiting a school can be a great way to...
JHU Bids Farewell to Legacy Admissions
What are legacy admissions? Legacy admissions refer to preferential treatment given by a university to certain applicants because of their familial ties to an alumni of that institution. At some selective colleges, including Harvard University, University of...