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Planner Alternatives for Students
If you ask any person with ADHD or any high school or middle school student, planners are the bane of our existence. Often, when we receive them, we believe they will change our lives, but then we forget about them two weeks later. I have observed a wide range of...
How to Help Your ADHD Child Succeed in School
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children. It is often associated with being unable to control impulsive behaviors, being overly active, and having trouble paying attention. However, the...
The SAT (and the PSAT) are Going Digital! Part 2
This is part two of a three-part series, be sure to come back for the next installment! As promised in part one of this series, we are taking you on a deep dive into the new Digital SAT. To recap, the pencil and paper forms of the PSAT and SAT are heading soon to the...
The SAT (and the PSAT) are Going Digital!
This is part one in a series of three articles – be sure to read the other installments! The SAT (and its younger cousin, the PSAT) are making the move from paper and pencil to a new digital-only format. The new tests will be shorter, more user-friendly and – for...
Do Colleges Care about a High School Student’s Low Freshman Year Grades
If your high school student gets low grades during their freshman year, it's easy to feel like the next few years will be particularly rough. The good news is that your student probably has plenty of time to learn the skills that can improve their grades by...
5 Ways a Tutor Can Help a Student Who Is Struggling in School
We're quickly approaching the two-year mark of the pandemic—an event that has disrupted school for teachers and students alike. That lost instructional time contributed to many students' struggles in school. And that lost teaching time compels an even greater demand...