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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.
AP Exams Are More Important than Ever: 5 Preparation Tips
With so many students taking AP Exams, they have become a de facto opportunity for colleges to even the playing field when comparing students’ academic profiles. And, since many students are opting out of taking SATs and ACTs, AP Exams offer a more targeted approach to assessing college readiness. AP Exams are graded based on a student’s mastery of the subject matter. Therefore, effort in class and participation does not count on AP Exams. The objective nature of the exam, graded on a five-point scale, provides extremely useful information for admissions offices.
It’s Not About Being Good at Everything
Millennials have spent much of their lives proving to the world that they are good at everything and anything; English and math, sports and art. They are gentle and charitable but also outgoing, with strong leadership skills. So what can we expect them to do when pursuing the “right job?”
GAMECHANGER’s Sixth Annual Children’s Book Drive
Since its inception, GAMECHANGER has invested in helping to empower the well-rounded child. To support children throughout Westchester County and to provide them with opportunities that come from having easier access to literature, GAMECHANGER started an annual children’s book drive five years ago. Every May, GAMECHANGER collects new and gently
High School Resumes: 3 Effective Ways to Paint a Picture of Yourself
Most people associate the word resume with a job search. Yet, a resume is about more than finding a job. It tells a story. Your story. Highlighting interests and experiences helps you to gain insights about what makes you stand out. Some students find it hard to brag. A resume
Maximizing Time: One Key To Succeeding As A Student Athlete
“There aren’t enough hours in the day,” said my friend. She called for an SAT tutor recommendation; she needed someone flexible. Her son plays varsity soccer; he comes home after 7:00pm. When could he tutor? Most student-athletes spends 7 hours daily at school and at least another 2 hours at
The Importance of Effective Note Taking
Teachers provide students with information, but students need to invest in learning for themselves. Previewing course curriculum, taking notes, and reviewing notes helps students to learn coursework. Ultimately, learning to take effective notes is key to academic success. Beyond helping students to dissect the most important facts presented in a
The College Athletic Recruiting Process – Five Important Facts
Welcome to the recruiting process. Your child, a “student-athlete”, wants to compete in college. Congratulations. And get ready. While recruiting timelines vary by sport and division, certain aspects remain consistent regardless of what and where your child plans to compete. Below are five facts to consider as your family embarks