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Yoga: The Best Thing You Can Add to Your Child’s Study Routine
If your child is struggling academically, you know that your first call should be to a GAMECHANGER tutor. Because that is what will help them build skills, confidence and preparedness. There's one piece a lot of families miss: what's actually happening in a child’s body when the pressure hits.... Yoga is one of the best tools for that.
Choosing a major is a strategy that should be cultivated over the first three years of high school. You might not know what you want to do, but you should know where your strengths lie. Admissions officers are trying to figure out whether your academic record, extracurricular involvement, and intellectual curiosity support the major you've selected.
The Unexpected Gift of Tidying with Your Child
Decluttering and Organizing are often thought of as practical tasks — sorting, discarding, and finding a place for everything.....But when approached with awareness and intention, tidying can become something much deeper – a way of learning how to tune-in to ourselves and reconnect with what truly brings us joy. The kind of joy that helps us feel grateful. The kind of joy that reminds us what truly matters in life.
Most significantly, the SATs and ACTs are the great equalizers. Since grading in high school varies significantly across the country, standardized tests offer a uniform benchmark for evaluating students academically. Additionally, standardized testing removes opinions, which are often vulnerable to socioeconomic bias. While the personal statement/common application essay tells a student’s story, supplemental essays provide colleges with a better understanding regarding why a student wants a spot at a school and what a student has to offer the campus community. They provide a chance to expand on specific interests and passions.
Curb Appeal Matters: Investing in a Westchester County Home
Guest blog by Charles Wilson For many families considering a move to Westchester County, buying a home is about much more than …
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.
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
Ten Things to Do BEFORE Your Child Leaves for College
As the school year winds down, families with high school seniors are considering how to get ready for what comes next. Here is some sage advice from our guest blogger, Lori Wolk. Consider Completing a HIPAA Form and a Durable Power of Attorney. The HIPPAA form allows healthcare providers to