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Demonstrating Interest Matters in the College Admissions Process
Over the past year, colleges went “old school” - back to the pre-pandemic days during which many colleges and universities, especially the smaller and mid-sized schools, tracked “demonstrated interest.” So, more than ever, demonstrating interest at students’ top choice colleges can make a marked difference.
New Year’s Resolution: Prioritizing One-to-One Tutoring
Over the past decade,studies indicate that one-to-one tutoring keeps children on track and provides a powerful solution by addressing learning challenges. Educational research consistently supports the impact of personalized instruction. Studies from organizations such as the National Bureau of Economic Research and the U.S. Department of Education demonstrate that high-dosage tutoring, consistent, individualized instruction multiple times per week, can accelerate learning by several months within a single academic year, particularly in math and literacy. These findings reinforce what we see every day at GAMECHANGER Tutoring Connection: when students receive the right support, at the right level, with the right educator, their trajectory changes.
Navigating College – As Students and Parents
Being in college means having significant unstructured time, with a seemingly endless menu of activities from which to choose. For many students, this can be challenging. It is not unusual to see students who previously had no difficulty at all keeping up with assignments in their very structured high school environments now struggling with time management, prioritization, and workloads.
Start Prepping for Summer 2026 Internships… Now
It might still be summer, but if you’re aiming for an internship next summer, the time to get serious is now. Yes, really. Each year, too many students miss out on great opportunities because they don’t realize how early internship recruiting begins. By the time they start preparing resumes or searching online in January, many top internships have already been filled.
5 Essential Competencies for Career-Readiness
In high school, most students are working towards the goal of getting into college – reaching the next step in their academic …
Managing Test-Taking Anxiety: 5 GAMECHANGING Tips
There are many reasons students may have test taking anxiety. Lack of understanding concepts, feeling uncomfortable under pressure or inability to focus are just some of the potential reasons. Tapping into the source of the problem is simply the first step in solving the student’s anxiety. Once discovered, students need to be taught coping mechanisms to manage anxiety in testing environments in order to reach their full potential.
Crowd-Sourcing College Questions: When You Shouldn’t Turn To Social Media
Facebook has evolved. Originally a great way to keep in-touch with family and friends, today it’s a source of news, advertisements and information. Admit it; you’re likely a member of at least one Facebook group that provides advice and counsel on college planning. When used appropriately, these groups are incredibly
Recipes for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving: The High School Senior Edition
The holiday season is chock full of family dinners and friendly gatherings. It is one of the most social times of the year. Unfortunately, for those of us with high school seniors, it is also one of the most stressful – it’s college application season. In a perfect world, our
School Transition: Welcome to High School
Feeling nervous about your child’s freshman year of high school? Join the club. Parents everywhere share your concerns as the first day of school approaches. Let’s face it. High school is important. The choices your child makes over the next four years help shape future opportunities. That said, a smooth
Transitions: Moving Up to Middle School
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””]Do you remember your first day of middle school? Moving up, from elementary to middle school, is an important milestone (for both kids and their parents). Middle schools are big, busy, and overwhelming. Now is the perfect time to determine the best way to manage this transition. A