Many admissions officers claim that “leadership” is one of the characteristics they look for in applicants. I added the quotes to reflect the vast amount of definitions that exist for leadership. It’s important for students to recognize that...
Yes. Do AP scores matter for college admissions? Yes and No. If you want to play it safe, work hard to ace your AP tests. Here’s one take on AP scores, and here are some facts: Fact #1 For schools that place “rigor” at or near the top of their...
Summer ACT Prep and SAT Prep Classes Today’s students need a real break during the summer. Yes, you heard that from a local learning center. That’s why our summer ACT Prep and SAT Prep programs are characterized by a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Plus, each...
First, Some Obvious Reading Comprehension Benefits We hate to dispense obvious advice, but I’m making an exception today because it’s really important that parents hear the complete case for reading comprehension. Why? Because reading comprehension...
How To Get On An Honors Student Path in Middle School Who isn’t proud to have honors students in their family? Honors courses are offered for advanced students who consistently show academic aptitude that exceeds their grade level, often as early as...