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Leadership – A U.C. Berkeley Admissions Perspective
Many admissions officers claim that "leadership" is one of the characteristics they look for in applicants. I added...
Do AP Scores Matter?
Yes. Do AP scores matter for college admissions? Yes and No. If you want to play it safe, work hard to ace your AP...
Summer ACT Prep & SAT Prep Classes
Summer ACT Prep and SAT Prep Classes Today's students need a real break during the summer. Yes, you heard that from a...
Under-Appreciated Reading Comprehension Benefits
First, Some Obvious Reading Comprehension Benefits We hate to dispense obvious advice, but I'm making an exception...
Lafayette Academy & Honors Students
How To Get On An Honors Student Path in Middle School Who isn't proud to have honors students...
Why Learning Styles Matter
Do you know your child's learning style? Have your children completed learning styles assessments? Each child's...
The Curse of Low Expectations For Struggling Students
Because we are not an “every child needs to attend an Ivy League school” learning center, we try to avoid alarmist...
Shadow Classes Vs. One-on-One Tutoring
Shadow Classes can be more beneficial for students than one-on-one sessions. Students who work alone are more...
How Parents Nurture Children’s Love of Learning.
Child Learning isn’t just about sitting in a classroom and memorizing facts for a test. It is about how humans make...
Help With Test Anxiety
Is your child suffering from test anxiety? It can be difficult to tell if your child has this problem. Kids that have...
Tutoring to Each Student’s Learning Style & Ability Level
Lafayette Academy is Lamorinda's most trusted learning center. We personalize all of our programs, including SAT and...
How Parents Can Respond to a Bad Test Grade
Parents Reaction To Bad Grades Throughout the course of their academic careers, children inevitably get a substandard...
