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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.
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.
Guest blog by Charles Wilson For many families considering a move to Westchester County, buying a home is about much more than …
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.
The Importance of Interview Preparation
Many of you will be looking at colleges and universities this year. It is important to make sure that seniors are prepared for Admissions Interviews. The process of applying for college can be a stressful event. Students who are prepared interview with confidence. Good interview skills are basic life skills.
Managing Back to School Anxiety
As summer activities are winding down, and the school supply lists are posted and mailed out, many children start to become anxious about re-starting school. Experiencing some level of anxiety is typical for kids, especially those who do not transition easily. Rather than simply accepting back to school stress as
Summer is a Perfect Time….
The last day of school is a moment of unadulterated joy for most children. A sense of exuberance, exhaustion, and relief comes over students. No more homework. No more grades. Yet, over the summer, children can lose momentum and forget important skills learned throughout the school year. Without stress
The Importance of Having a Conversation
Today’s children and teens are often referred to as the “silent generation.” Texting, snapping, pinning, and posting have replaced the phone, the talk, the personal interaction that helps people to connect with each other. By replacing back and forth conversations with quick pics and incoherent sentences, our children are not
