
Can You Improve Your GPA in One Semester?
HIGH SCHOOL, STUDY SKILLS, TUTORINGYour GPA is more than just a number: It’s a reflection of your grades and a big deal in college admissions and scholarship options. If you want to increase your GPA fast, the good news is it’s possible to improve your grades in one semester.
This…

How Do You Know If Your Child Needs a Tutor
STUDY SKILLS, TUTORINGAcademic struggles can manifest differently in every child. In some cases, it could be your child losing interest in their schoolwork. In others, it could appear as behavioral issues. This can make it difficult to accurately identify when your…

Second Semester Reset: You Ask, We Answer
Resources, School, STUDY SKILLSA second-semester reset is the perfect opportunity to build habits that will help you finish the school year even stronger. Parents and students often ask about the best strategies, so we’ve compiled answers to a few of the most common questions.…

Understanding the SSAT
STUDY SKILLS, TEST PREPPrivate schools can offer your student smaller classes, individualized support, and access to a wide range of courses. To ensure your student is placed appropriately, they may need to take an entrance exam as part of the admissions process.…

How To Raise Your High School GPA
HIGH SCHOOL, STUDY SKILLS, TUTORINGCollege recruiters and admissions boards frequently use a student’s GPA to guide their decision. While it’s not a perfect indicator of future success, it does provide insight into a student’s current engagement with school.
Not every…

Study Skills: You Ask, We Answer
STUDY SKILLSIn our most recent webinar, we shared the best study tips and strategies for a great school year. We received many questions from parents and students during the live webinar about study skills, organization, and time management. We wanted to…

Summer Checklist for High School Students
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, Resources, School, STUDY SKILLSSummer break is the time to rest and recharge between school years. It’s important to enjoy summer activities, sun, friends, and family, but it’s also a great opportunity to prepare for the school year ahead. We’ve created a summer checklist…


Creating the Right Study Environment
Resources, School, STUDY SKILLSYour surroundings have a big impact on how well you learn. Your study environment — whether you’re in a small or large room, a loud or a quiet one, even a blue or a red one — can change your emotions, thoughts, and focus. That means that…