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Finish the Semester Strong: What To Do and What Not To Do
Midterm exams are coming up sooner than you think and now is the time to get organized and develop a plan of attack. Use these tips to finish the semester off strong. Plan Ahead and Don’t Push Yourself Too Hard Don’t let midterm exams sneak up on your family. You...
How We’re Helping Students Confront Classroom Challenges Even in the Era of COVID-19
As a family-owned company, Tungsten Prep has long understood and supported students through challenging educational journeys. We’re dedicated to helping families through the many challenging aspects of learning be they rooted in traditional classroom teaching or...
ACT Reading Tips: Understanding Purpose and Intent
Is your student taking the ACT soon? Do you want to know more about what will be in the reading section? One of the major challenges that many students encounter in their ACT exam is the reading portion. This section is challenging because it requires students to...
AP Exams Versus SAT Subject Tests: What’s the Difference?
Both the SAT Subject Tests and Advanced Placement Exams (or AP Exams) can showcase a student’s academic abilities in a specific subject and help them stand out when applying for college. But many families struggle when deciding which of these tests they should take,...
Actions You Can Take Right Now as a Parent To Improve the Remote Learning Experience
The sudden shift to remote learning as the “new normal” hasn’t been easy on any of us. Parents especially are now pulling double (even triple!) duty as parents, educators, and workers. The biggest challenge, though, isn’t in adapting to a sudden change. The biggest...
How Tutoring Can Help Your Student with Online Learning
Virtual learning courses are no substitute for a classroom experience. The reasons are clear to anyone who spent the spring juggling multiple learning portals and adapting to shifting guidance from schools. A McKinsey study offers a worrying look at the...