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Signs Your Student Might Need a Tutor
A common misconception about tutoring is that it should be treated as a last resort. The combination of cost, scheduling conflicts, and the sheer mental load of being a child’s caregiver and adding “one more thing” to the to-do list can make tutoring seem unrealistic...
Internships: Hands-On Career Exploration
High school can be about more than just classes: it’s a time to discover what excites you, what you’re passionate about, and what work outside of the classroom looks like. One of the best ways to do this is through summer internships and volunteering in your...
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education
As we continue to declare with each passing year we are living in “unprecedented times,” the start of 2025 has proven itself no outlier to this trend. More than ever before, artificial intelligence (AI) pervades numerous facets of our daily lives. From large language...
Mastering the Art of Language Learning
Studying a new language can be one of the most rewarding academic and personal undertakings one can pursue. Whether you’re a high school student or a life-long learner, excelling in foreign language courses opens new cultural and career opportunities. In today's...
Trends in College Admission Test Requirements: Past, Present, and Predictions for the Future
The landscape of standardized college admission test policies continues to evolve at a dizzying pace. Parents and students will remember, and not fondly, the many SAT and ACT cancellations and other disruptions that occurred during the pandemic years. In fall 2021,...
In-Person vs. Online Tutoring – Which is the Best Fit for Your Child?
Are you thinking about finding a tutor for your elementary, middle school or high school student? Your first concerns might be: how do I go about choosing a tutor? And which kind of tutoring – online or in-person – will be the best fit for my child? You might also...