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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.
GAMECHANGER’s Fifth Annual Children’s Book Drive – Press Release
APRIL 2018. Westchester, New York. GAMECHANGER, LLC (GAMECHANGER) is sponsoring its Fifth Annual Book Drive in May 2018. This year, GAMECHANGER will collect books for Open Door Medical Center to give children greater access to literature and literacy programs throughout Westchester. GAMECHANGER is Westchester’s quick and easy source for academic,
Help Your Children Become Problem Solvers
The greatest gift that you can give your child is the power to manage his own life. Children encounter various problems of different degrees every day. Whether your child forgets his soccer cleats before a big game, can’t find his math homework, or has trouble navigating the playground, developing effective
Reading is FUNdamental
One of the most apparent indicators of a child’s academic, intellectual, social, and emotional strength is summed up in a single question: Does your child read? Access to books is easily the most empowering gift you can give to your child. When someone reads to a little child, the child
Booked Parties is Making the Biz of Birthday’s a Piece of Cake!
Do you panic or dread it when you know it’s time to start planning your child’s next birthday party? Does the thought of trying to find the next “new” or “cool” place seem daunting? Do you feel like you just can’t find the perfect gift or favor? Well – there
Confidence Boosters
GAMECHANGER’s ultimate objective is to build children’s confidence. By supporting children outside of the large class setting, before the big tryout or game, and before performing at the upcoming concert, GAMECHANGER helps empower children. However, multiple factors play into a child’s confidence level, and every child needs to understand that
A Tech Free Summer
Raising children in today’s technology saturated world can be challenging. Kids today spend an enormous amount of time on digital devices, playing games, watching videos, texting, or chatting on social media sites. Research shows that the average American teenager sends or receives more than 3,300 texts per month, and checks
